Victorian Tile Cleaning & Restoration in Dublin

Victorian tiled floors are as beautiful as they are fragile. Decades of paint, adhesive, wax and household cleaners can flatten the pattern and dull the pigment. We choose Faber cleaning or stripping products to suit the residue and test first, using hand tools or suitable equipment as the tile condition allows.

Quarry tiles need the same patient approach. Those deep red and buff unglazed tiles — common in Victorian kitchens, sculleries, hallways and farmhouses — are often hidden under old sealers, polish, carpet adhesive or a haze of white salts. We lift that build-up, deep clean the tiles and let the natural earthy tone come back through.

Victorian floors may contain patterned encaustic tiles, plain geometric tiles or a combination. Encaustic patterns are formed from coloured clay; geometric designs are made by arranging coloured tiles. Unsuitable acids, abrasive pads or heavy machine work can damage worn tiles, so the cleaning method is chosen after inspection and testing.

Once the floor is clean, sealing is something we can offer afterwards as an optional extra. A suitable breathable Faber penetrating sealer can reduce absorption while allowing water vapour to pass. It does not make tiles stain-proof or solve dampness; the floor must be sufficiently dry before application.