Victorian Tile Restoration in Perth | Cleaning, Repair & Restoration

One of our recent Victorian tile restoration projects took us to Perth, where we repaired a damaged entrance floor that had suffered significant failure around the doorway. Years of foot traffic and deterioration of the original subfloor had caused movement within the tiled floor, leaving the threshold unstable and sections of the floor in need of careful repair.

Thresholds are often the first part of a Victorian tiled floor to deteriorate. Constant use, moisture and movement can weaken the original timber subfloor and supporting screed, causing tiles to loosen, crack or become detached. Addressing these structural issues is essential if repairs are to remain durable.

For this project, the damaged threshold was carefully dismantled and the original tiles lifted wherever possible for reuse. Failed bedding materials and deteriorated timber were removed before the subfloor was rebuilt using new structural timber, cement board and a new screed to provide a stable foundation.

Once the new base had fully cured, the original Victorian geometric tiles were carefully reinstated to match the existing design. Missing sections were replaced where necessary, followed by specialist Victorian tile cleaning and the application of a breathable protective finish to enhance the appearance of the floor while helping to protect it from everyday wear.

Our approach always aims to preserve as much original historic fabric as possible. Wherever suitable, original Victorian tiles are retained and reinstated rather than replaced. Where replacement is unavoidable, we carefully source or manufacture matching Victorian floor tiles to ensure the character, craftsmanship and authenticity of the floor are maintained.

Whether your Victorian tiled floor requires Victorian tile repairs, specialist cleaning, replacement tiles or complete restoration, we undertake projects throughout Perth, Edinburgh and across Scotland using conservation-led techniques developed through many years of working on historic buildings.