floor tiles

Hi, we`re in the middle of having our kitchen refitted , its not going according to the plan which was done professionally , we are short on tiles now and did`nt want to replace the tiles . We don`t have any spare ones and they don`t make them anymore They must be at least 12yrs old. Anyone got any ideas , hubby not keen to rip them up, don`t think we can vinalay over them cos grouting is quite wide and not level between each tile (if you know what i mean)
this is as you come in the door

 

also going to be a gap at the back of the units as well

and also some need replacing here

 

Hi DQ, they look the same as mine in the garden...


5" square, our mate had them in his shed, so they could be at least 12 year old, ive spares, but there really too heavy to post..

 

DQ,have you thought about trying to source one of those reclamation places?Sometimes when people have their houses remodernised then these sorts of tiles sometimes end up there.Your Yellow Pages might have an address or try Googling Quarry floor tiles and see what you can come up with.

Sorry that I can't be of more help,but there might be someone who comes on later that might be able to suggest something.Good Luck

 

I`ve tried the internet and came up with Miles of Tiles in Leamington Spa , i sent up a tile , they used to do them as they sell discontinued tiles , but they don`t know of anyone that would do them now . Just wish i could remember what they were called . The first picture shows them better .They`re not a quarry tile Daisydee , not dead flat and they look slightly faded around the edges .We bought them from a place called Trago Mills , have phoned them as well with no luck . Hubby is certain there is someone out there with some spare ones (he`s living in hope)

 

I reckon Kandy has the right idea about reclamation yards.
I'll have a look at work ,we have stacks of tiles similar to yours DQ.

 

oooooh don`t get me excited pal , it hubby`s idea to try on here , he said go on your little gardening thing and see what they say :D , We do have a yard near here wil get hubby to go have a look ,

 

If not then either self leveling screed over the top and viynl or self level the missing tile areas then lay ply over and then viynl.

 

YDD your not suggesting DQ puts gravel round the edges are you :eek: :D :D :D

 

Hi Linda. I am sure someone must still do them, it's just a matter of finding them.

If this was designed by a professional company then I am afraid I would be straight to my solicitor to investigate the possibility of this company making good.

There are loads of tile companies on the web Try:

http://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/catdetails.php?cid=132&gclid=CPa9j7fG5pICFQU11AodjykD5A

I am quite amused at the idea of filling in with gravel but maybe not in a kitchen. :D You could deliberately use a complete contrast tile I am sure that would look better than one which is nearly, but not quite, the same, if you know what I mean.

I assume your units are having kick boxes fitted and tiles to match those would look alright. Particularly if they are white (or black even).

Best of luck. We just had our kitchen done and the only problem we had (and still have) is a missing drawer handle. I am dealing with that though in my usual diplomatic way. Not paying the bill until the kitchen is finished. I have simply put the cash in escrow as a sign of good faith and told the contractors they can get at it when they've completed.

 

My solicitors are licenced Shiney so I use them.

 

To many gaps to fill with odd tiles John, hubby tried a yard near us but no luck, was told tonite that they have tough laminate tiled flooring at b,q selling off real cheap , would still have to take the floor up but at least it will be easier to lay , may have a look tomorrow

 

Dancing Queen, I've taken a photo of our kitchen floor also from Trago, I think we may have spare tiles but not sure how many. Have you thought though about taking tiles up from around the edge of the room to fill in the gaps then using a contrasting tile around the edges? I'll post the photo when youngest sends it to me. Hubbie has taken camera to art exam so I have to use her mobile phone :rolleyes: