Victorian tiled floors laid without grout?

[Lower]

We're just in the process of removing the unsightly modern tiles that have been laid over the original chequer pattern quarry tiles in our hall.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of damage to the original tiles and therefore they can't be reused. But the floor is sound so i plan to re-tile over the top using original style tiles to recreate the original floor in the same pattern as the original floor.

However, the original floor looks to have been laid without any grout between the tiles. Is this likely? Can i recreate it with modern tiles?

I also want to lift a couple of the undamaged tiles to replace some of the still exposed originals in the porch. Any suggestions on how best to do this without damaging them?

All advice appreciated.

 

[tictic]

before you go any further...
that VICTORAIN floor you have,will just need some TLC,so i would suggest you employ the services of a specialist "tile fixer"to come and see it,and talk you through what is needed in the "restorain"of your tiles.

trust me the money you would spend in doing as you propose,would not be worth it mate.
with the specialist they.. WILL.. restore the floor to its orginal,and it will be worth IT..

 

[Lower]

Your sentiment is appreciated, unfortunately the original floor is long past being restored.

A significant section of the floor is missing and has been replaced with screed, possibly down to sinkage in the past. Of the remainder there are no more than 10-15 tiles that are not cracked or have a destroyed surface. Just not repairable unfortunately.

Hence my intention to replace rather than try to repair.

 

[tictic]

Your sentiment is appreciated, unfortunately the original floor is long past being restored.

A significant section of the floor is missing and has been replaced with screed, possibly down to sinkage in the past. Of the remainder there are no more than 10-15 tiles that are not cracked or have a destroyed surface. Just not repairable unfortunately.

Hence my intention to replace rather than try to repair.

Lower..please dont take this the wrong way ,mate..
but I wouldnt like to advise you on what to do next,sorry to me..ripping up a floor as you have....am lost for words ere mate...sorry.

 

[skitzee2k]

...ok, while tic and your refuse tiles get a room I would suggest grout, not only does it make your tiles more sturdy and gives the edges more strength,....the grout lines won't stay clear forever.....just thinking that maybe you meant butting the tiles up against eachother ...it's late, sorry...in that case, no, grout them, much better for the expansion.