Victorian tiles? Yes or no?

[Owlbucket]

Hi,

Being a bit cheeky posting here, but doing it for the greater traffic.

Is this nice or not? (See attachment)

Part of me loves the Victorian aspect
And the other half thinks that it might look nice now but in a couple of years will look old...but not in a charming way.

Does anyone have these tiles? Are they easy to keep clean etc.

They are for the hallway. Should I just get larger tiles?

Thanks all

It is my understanding they are classed as a feature.
I personally would not cover or replace.

Why would you touch them?! 😱

Cleaning wise. The lady I used to work for had some in her hallway and just mopped with flash and hot water.

I love that. I'd live something similar in our hallway but I', not sure that dh would cope with the pattern (he has menieres).

But I'm used to seeing lots of houses round here with similar/original Minton tiles.

I love them.

They're lovely.

The more I look at that picture the more I think how gorgeous it is.

I assume the picture isn't your hallway? Love them. Completely classic style.

Yes yes yes. We've uncovered ours and they're fabulous.

Oh yes I should add these are not my hallway! Just inspiration pictures!

I’m thinking to get these...

Or torn between having Victorian flooring (as above), parquet wood...or larger tiles that look like those Victorian tiles (but larger and less Victorian looking).

Thank you to everyone who have replied already

Gorgeous. If I’ve read your OP right and these aren’t yours but you’re considering putting some in, can you do underfloor heating before they’re laid? So you get all the aesthetic without the frozen toes.

Yes underfloor heating is the plan!

Whether under tiles...or engineered wood

Beautiful tiles!!

@RoseMartha

It is my understanding they are classed as a feature. I personally would not cover or replace.

They are only a ‘feature’ if they are original. The ones in the pic aren’t. They are a reproduction modern version in the style of original ‘Minton’ type Victorian & Edwardian period floors.

Do you have original floors, @Owlbucket, or are you looking at having a reproduction pattern laid like in the inspiration image?

Unless you've got very small kids and the tiles are all manner of slippy, then DO IT! (Get some spare tiles too just in case)

They are beautiful, I love them. Why would It look 'old' in a few years? Victorian houses with original looking features have been old for 120 years and yet lots of people are still choosing to buy Victorian and Edwardian era houses as they love that style. Those tiles look perfect for that style of house, classic and classy. Plus tiles are a breeze to keep clean. Beautiful, classy and practical = perfection to me.

Here are other options for larger tiles:

(Again inspiration only)

So difficult to decide between Victorian look or larger classic tiles.

Yes they will be reproduction tiles, unfortunately no original flooring. I wish!

I love them

I should add that house I think 1920s? But was told Minton flooring was popular then too...but no original flooring present

There are nicer, more ornate and original looking patterns available. I think the one in the OP looks a bit basic and B&Q , I’m afraid. It’s just too modern a take. Tiles are really practical but white isn’t great for heavy traffic areas, I’d go for a darker colour.

As for whether they are suitable, they are a great choice if they work with the period of your house. They’d look weird and try hard in a Barratt house (though the white pattern above is distant enough from the Minton style to just about work) and would be too ‘modern’ in a Georgian or older house, but good quality reproduction tiles in a nice pattern look great in Victorian and Edwardian houses.

We had these put in last month. I love them.

Parquet would look great in a 20’s house but can be tricky in areas of high traffic, a bit too easily damaged by shoes and whatnot. So you’re looking at anything Edwardian or Art Deco really, to fit with the period of your house

I think the big tiles look more dated. It depends on the house, we have an Edwardian terrace with narrow hall so the original tiles work. My parents have a huge, wide hallway with parquet.

Lots of geometric designs for Deco (like the first pic).

The large white tiles with small black diamonds between you pictured above is something I’d associate more with Georgian properties.

I prefer the first ones.

I had these in my hallway last year and I still love them. Really easy to keep clean. Just a quick Hoover then mop as needed.