This Victorian tiled floor in Southport Cheshire was found beneath carpet and a layer of vinyl tiles by the current owners. Who would want to put vinyl tiles over such an impressive large Victorian floor; a real crime in our opinion. Restoration details here

Tags: southport, cheshire, chequer board, victorian

Another cracking example of a Minton tile floor in Oadby Leicester. This time the black and white chequer board has been enhanced with these wonderful tiny turquoise triangles. Restoration details here

Tags: oadby, leicester, knighton, leicestershire, chequer board, victorian

Two great floors on the same road in the same day.

Black and white chequer board floors in Oadby Leicester. Knighton has some fantastic floors and these were no exception. Though they are not the most complex of designs, they have been very well laid and their symmetry is spot on. Restoration details here

Tags: leicester, oadby, knighton, chequer board, victorian

This floor was a little deceptive as it really didn't look at dirty. But under a coating of old polish, dirty was trapped and somewhat ingrained. Plus there was the usual paint spots that are left behind on most decorating works Restoration details here

Tags: burton-upon-trent, derbyshire, chequer board, victorian