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Angel Tiling - Angel Historic Tile Restoration Victorian encaustic and geometric tile restorer, based in Middlewich, Cheshire. Tiling services based in Middlewich and surrounding areas

Why would I be happy to see this on a Victorian floor? 🤍This beautiful original Victorian floor has spent approximately ...
03/10/2026

Why would I be happy to see this on a Victorian floor? 🤍

This beautiful original Victorian floor has spent approximately 20 years hidden beneath carpet. The carpet has now been removed, I've given the floor a thorough clean, and it's currently being allowed to dry out naturally.

And as it dries, something rather fascinating is happening...

The fluffy white material appearing across the tiles is efflorescence – soluble salts being carried towards the surface by moisture and left behind as that moisture evaporates.

To most people, it probably looks a little alarming. To me, there's something genuinely beautiful about seeing it.

Victorian floors like this were traditionally constructed to breathe. They weren't designed around modern damp-proof membranes, impermeable adhesives and surface coatings. Moisture was able to move naturally through the structure and evaporate through the floor.

After being covered for around 20 years, this floor has finally been uncovered and given the opportunity to dry. What we're seeing is that moisture making its way towards the surface and bringing those mineral salts with it.

Of course, persistent or excessive efflorescence can indicate an ongoing moisture issue that needs investigating, but at this stage I'm quite happy to let the floor do what it needs to do – dry.
Once it has sufficiently dried, the salts can be carefully removed before moving on to the next stage of the restoration.

This is exactly why breathability matters so much when restoring historic floors, and why I'm so particular about the materials and products I use. The wrong modern materials can interfere with the way moisture naturally moves through an old building.

Most people probably wouldn't look at fluffy white salts appearing all over a beautiful Victorian floor and think "isn't that lovely?" 😂

But I do.

Because restoration isn't just about making an old floor look beautiful again. It's about understanding how it was built, recognising what it's telling you and working with the building rather than against it.

After 20 years underneath a carpet, I think this beautiful old floor deserves a little time to breathe again. ❤️

Victorian tiled porch wall restoration | Crewe, Cheshire 🧱Another piece of Victorian history carefully repaired and pres...
28/09/2026

Victorian tiled porch wall restoration | Crewe, Cheshire 🧱

Another piece of Victorian history carefully repaired and preserved.

This beautiful tiled porch in Crewe retains its original glazed wall tiles, decorative green mouldings and a wonderful hand-painted pictorial panel at its centre.

Sadly, much of the damage to the lower section of the tiled walls was caused by previous damp-proof course injection works. Holes had been drilled through and around the original skirting tiles, resulting in a number being cracked, and damaged.

It is always such a shame to see original architectural ceramics damaged by previous remedial works, particularly when these tiles have survived for well over a century.

My job was to sympathetically repair these areas while retaining as much of the original Victorian material as possible. Loose and damaged tiles were carefully removed, the exposed backgrounds prepared and stabilised. These sections were then made good with selected replacements to complement the existing installation supplied by Craven Dunnill Jackfield.

One of the things I love most about this porch is the natural variation within those beautiful amber glazed tiles. The different shades, crazing, wear and imperfections aren't faults to be disguised — they're part of the history and character of the original installation, and, of course, the gorgeous hand-painted central panel remains very much the star of the show. ❤️

Preserving the history beneath your feet... and sometimes on the walls too!

📍 Crewe, Cheshire
🔨 Victorian & historic tile restoration


Finished… almost!This bespoke geometric floor, featuring Winckelmans tiles and the beautiful Celtic border designed by m...
31/07/2026

Finished… almost!

This bespoke geometric floor, featuring Winckelmans tiles and the beautiful Celtic border designed by my late mentor Steve Sinnott, is now complete.

Seeing Steve's design come to life has been incredibly special, and I'm so proud to have been trusted with bringing his vision to reality.

The soft green and ivory tones suit the hallway perfectly, creating a timeless entrance that will be enjoyed for many years to come.

Bren is absolutely delighted with the finished result, and that makes all the hard work worthwhile.

The only job left is to complete the emergency access hatch, but I couldn't wait to share the transformation.

Thank you, Steve. Your legacy lives on through every floor.





The first stage of something very special.These photographs capture the first stage of assembling a bespoke Celtic geome...
21/07/2026

The first stage of something very special.

These photographs capture the first stage of assembling a bespoke Celtic geometric floor, based on an original design by my late mentor and friend, Steve Sinnott. The floor has been produced using Winckelmans tiles, with the intricate bespoke elements precision waterjet cut by Aquacut Group, based in Warrington.

Every piece is carefully checked, hand assembled and dry-laid before installation to ensure the pattern flows perfectly. It's a meticulous process, but that's what makes bespoke geometric flooring so rewarding—every detail matters.

Soon this beautiful floor will be installed in Bren's hallway in Liverpool, bringing Steve's vision to life exactly as he intended. It feels incredibly special to be entrusted with completing one of his original designs and continuing the legacy of craftsmanship he dedicated his life to.

Steve taught me so much, and it's an honour to see his creativity live on through projects like this. I know he would have been proud to see it finally coming together.

I can't wait to share the next stage and, ultimately, the finished floor.




This beautiful Victorian encaustic and geometric tiled floor in Crosby was finally cleaned and sealed at the beginning o...
24/06/2026

This beautiful Victorian encaustic and geometric tiled floor in Crosby was finally cleaned and sealed at the beginning of the month, marking the completion of a project that has been both challenging and rewarding.

The project was originally undertaken by Steve Sinnott of Heritage Tiling & Restoration. Following Steve's sudden passing, the work was entrusted to me to see through to completion. At the time, it was the largest floor restoration project I had taken on. However, whether it's a square metres or many more, the principles remain the same — just on a larger scale.

The floor had dropped considerably and as part of an extensive renovation to the rear of the property, the decision was made to carefully lift the floor, address the underlying issues, and relay it correctly.

The journey to completion wasn't without its challenges. From dealing with inadequate screeding and unexpected leaks to working around an ever-changing building schedule, patience and perseverance were certainly required.

Seeing the floor restored, cleaned, sealed, and looking as it should once again makes every challenge worthwhile.

A fitting result for a remarkable floor and a project I know Steve would have been proud to see completed.

A quick stop off at on my way home from my training course.
05/06/2026

A quick stop off at on my way home from my training course.

Continuing professional development is an important part of providing the highest standard of conservation and restorati...
05/06/2026

Continuing professional development is an important part of providing the highest standard of conservation and restoration services.

This week, I had the pleasure of attending an excellent Limecrete course with Ty-Mawr Lime at a truly unique historic property in Brecon. The course was highly informative, providing valuable practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of traditional building materials and methods.

The training took place at the former Postern Gaol, one of Brecon's two historic prisons. Built in 1842 on Postern Street, the gaol is renowned for its remarkably preserved basement cells and original iron doors. Today, this fascinating building has been sympathetically converted into a Grade II listed three-bedroom residence, allowing its rich history to live on.

One of the highlights of the course was meeting a fantastic group of like-minded people who share a passion for traditional buildings and heritage construction. It was great to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas, and I was delighted to offer my support to fellow attendees working on limecrete floor projects across the country—from Swansea to Northumberland.

Investing in specialist heritage training enables me to continue developing my skills and expertise, ensuring that Angel Historic Tile Restoration can offer clients the most knowledgeable advice, appropriate conservation methods, and the highest quality workmanship.

A huge thank you to for delivering such an engaging and worthwhile course, and to everyone who attended for making it such an enjoyable experience.

Life is too short to be only work related.Running a business is important, building a career matters, and working hard c...
28/05/2026

Life is too short to be only work related.

Running a business is important, building a career matters, and working hard creates opportunities — but making memories matters too.

In 2022, I took a journey to Namche in the Himalayas in memory of my Aunt Jayne. It reminded me that life is about more than deadlines and responsibilities. Sometimes we need to step away, challenge ourselves, reflect, and appreciate the people and moments that shape us.

Success is not only measured in business achievements, but also in the experiences we carry with us forever.

Never forget to make time for life.

Life is not all about working and making a living. Live, life, love ❤️

Another day focused on preparation work — carefully cleaning and preparing tiles ready for laying.In historic floor rest...
27/05/2026

Another day focused on preparation work — carefully cleaning and preparing tiles ready for laying.

In historic floor restoration, much of what we do is the “invisible work” — the detailed preparation behind the scenes that clients may never fully see. However, it is this stage that lays the foundation for a successful restoration and ensures the finished floor not only looks exceptional, but stands the test of time.

Quality restoration is always built on meticulous preparation.

Digging out today in this heat was definitely not enjoyable 🥵☀️I couldn’t leave a single thing lying around because the ...
26/05/2026

Digging out today in this heat was definitely not enjoyable 🥵☀️

I couldn’t leave a single thing lying around because the dog thought everything was fair game and kept trying to walk off with it 😂🐾

Then, just as I was packing up to leave at the end of the day, I turned around and found I had an extra passenger trying to escape with me! 🚐🐶

Never a dull moment on site today 😅

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