cleaning encaustic tiles

[midnightexpress]

I think that's what they're called. Anyhoo, I have some lovely patterned tiles (the original Victorian ones) in my front vestibule and they have various bits of old paint on them which won't come out with just a scrubbing - any ideas?

can you scrape them lightly with some turpentine?

I can give it a try. I tried white spirit, which didn't work - do you think turps would be better?

Will wait till dcs are asleep and give it a go.

ta.