Here we have Edwardian Art Deco unglazed tiles that have been covered with bitumen backed vinyl tiles. After a thorough cleaning and replacement of missing grout, we then set about enhancing the colours and leaving a subtle shine. Restoration details here

Tags: sutton coldfield, west midlands, edwardian, art deco

Here is another example of a fine bit of Edwardian geometric tiling Sutton Coldfield, still lovely and flat and straight as a die. We had to tackle quite a few different layers of polish on this floor; you can see flakes and loose sheets if you look carefully. Restoration details here

Tags: sutton coldfield, west midlands, geometric, victorian

Initially this beautiful Minton floor in Sutton Coldfield had been restored by another company. Unfortunately the results where not acceptable due to the fact that the polish turned opaque in large areas within a few days of being applied. There were also numerous points of damage to the property during the cleaning process. Restoration details here

Tags: sutton coldfield, west midlands, geometric, victorian, encaustic

You would be forgiven for thinking the photos below show efflorescence forming on the tiles. But you’d be incorrect. This white bloom is actually the result of someone attempting to restore the floor and not neutralising the detergent Restoration details here

Tags: sutton coldfield, west midlands, edwardian, herringbone