Some of the mouldings are made hand finished and fired in high temperature kilns some tiles are hand painted by skilled artisans some right here in great britain.
Victorian wall tiles uk.
The main field tiles are 152x152mm 6x6 15x15cm.
Abbey ivory 20cm x 20cm.
At the victorian emporium you ll find traditional floor tiles to suit any classically styled or contemporary home with sizes available ranging from 38mm to 152mm width.
Victorian ceramics specialises in the reproduction of original victorian and edwardian tiles for fireplaces hearths porches kitchens and bathrooms.
These decorated and plain tiles found in this category can be combined to create classical original style victorian settings.
We also sell a wonderful range of crackle glazed tiles in many different colours and sizes.
Victorian tiles on walls.
Our exterior wall tile collection is perfect for victorian porches and the exterior of buildings as they are frost and weather proof.
Abbey iron 20cm x 20cm.
Surviving examples of these types of tile can be found in the strangers smoking room at the palace of westminster.
It will simply be reinvented and reimagined over and over again.
Our victorian floor tiles and victorian wall tiles are reproduced directly from 19th century pattern books they are not only ideal for the restoration of older buildings but can also add a distinctive touch of class to feature areas in modern properties.
These wall tiles are manufactured to the highest possible standards to be as practical to work with and as durable as possible to keep your bathroom looking smart.
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Victorian wall tiles on the other hand simply look good anywhere in any space.
History of the manufacture of victorian wall tiles.
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By combining specialised knowledge with careful research and development we are able to bring you some of the most respected tile reproductions available.
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Back in 1850 minton manufactured a range of wall tiles which were decorated with enamel glazes and designed by none other than augustus w n pugin.
Minton and pugin also produced a range of embossed tiles which were glazed with a variety of opaque glazes.
These are available in 15 colours.
Victorian tiles are a true mark of pride and patriotism in the vast and varied history of britain and their popularity in homes across the globe just shows how this classic is not even close to dying out.
This can be welcome news to those who have bought an older property and want to embrace the historical designs without having to use old possibly damaged tiles.
Our classically styled geometric floor tiles and borders deliver traditional hallway elegance with designs carefully recreated from original victorian designs.
The beauty of victorian tiles is that you can use them to refurbish old victorian or edwardian homes or use them to create an entirely new look.