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.
Victorian wall tiles uk.
Victorian tiles on walls.
Victorian tiles in public areas.
The main field tiles are 152x152mm 6x6 15x15cm.
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.
These are available in 15 colours.
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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.
Victorian tiles in vestibules.
Abbey ivory 20cm x 20cm.
Abbey iron 20cm x 20cm.
These decorated and plain tiles found in this category can be combined to create classical original style victorian settings.
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.
It will simply be reinvented and reimagined over and over again.
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.
Our exterior wall tile collection is perfect for victorian porches and the exterior of buildings as they are frost and weather proof.
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.
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.
We also sell a wonderful range of crackle glazed tiles in many different colours and sizes.
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.
Minton and pugin also produced a range of embossed tiles which were glazed with a variety of opaque glazes.
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.
We supply a wide variety of traditional victorian wall tiles from patterned tiles to hand painted tiles with a variety of subject matter such as farm birds and topiary.
Victorian wall tiles on the other hand simply look good anywhere in any space.
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Surviving examples of these types of tile can be found in the strangers smoking room at the palace of westminster.
History of the manufacture of victorian wall tiles.