New Victorian Floors

Nora

John the Tiler — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:01:47 +0000

In 1888 south-west Sheffield was enjoying a housing boom, with many suburban homes being built for the middle classes. Leafy streets and respectable gardens appealed to those who longed to live in the country but had to work in the city.

Many of the rooms in these properties were graced by splendid, intricate floor tiling that was a feature of most Victorian homes, and it was this look that Nora asked us to recreate in her hallway.

Terra Firma Tiles called on John the Tiler to do the work, read the full article as printed in a local magazine.

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Matthew and Marian

John the Tiler — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:57:34 +0000

Victorian homes love Victorian-style tiles – which is why residents of Nether Edge and Ecclesall ring Terra Firma Tiles for advice on how to recreate that good old 19th Century style in their 19th Century houses. Grapevine’s MATT DIXON meets Matthew and Marian Simpson, who have gone for the period look.

Terra Firma Tiles called on John the Tiler to do the work, read the full article as printed in a local magazine.

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Emma and Graeme

John the Tiler — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:53:43 +0000

Emma and Graeme Manson didn’t like stepping out of a warm shower and onto a cold floor. They had already decided on a makeover for the bathroom of their five-bedroomed Edwardian home in Endcliffe, and agreed that under-tile heating would provide the perfect finishing touch.

The Mansons had bought tiles from Terra Firma in the past, but did not realise the company also offers a fitting service.

Says Emma: “One of my friends used Terra Firma to tile her bathroom and fit under-tile heating, and she recommended them.”

Terra Firma Tiles called on John the Tiler to do the work, read the full article as printed in a local magazine.

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Jane and Gordon

John the Tiler — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:50:03 +0000

Is your flooring a dog’s dinner? Jane and Gordon Mckenzie’s vinyl was eaten by their pet mongrel Rosie. She wolfed down so much of it that the kitchen floor was all chewed up – not long before family and friends were due to arrive. Who could lay a new (pooch-proof) tiled floor at short notice? Jane and Gordon rang Terra Firma Tiles

Terra Firma Tiles called on John the Tiler to do the work, read the full article as printed in a local magazine.

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Dorchester with Kingsley border

John the Tiler — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:40:40 +0000

This small hall was completed in a day. The house is a stone built terrace around the corner from Sheffield University. I had to take up layers of carpet, underlay, linoleum, hardboard and waxcloth flooring before I finally got down to the floorboards which were in perfect condition. It was almost a shame to cover them over again.

Dorchester with Kingsley border

Richmond pattern with Browning border

John the Tiler — Sun, 22 May 2011 12:58:02 +0000

The border in this floor had to be modified due to the width of the corridor. The colours were chosen to compliment a stain glass panel in the front door. Electrical underfloor heating was fitted to heat the area.