Finding old tiles
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Finding old tiles
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We have moved in to a new bungalow a short while ago and would like to change the toilet cistern and the basin but the cistern and basin were fitted before the tiles,I don't know where the tiles came from or how old they are can someone please give me any information on tracking down some replacement tiles.
They are 30cmx20cm wall tiles I have taken a picture of them and will try and post.
Thank you.
Roger.
We have moved in to a new bungalow a short while ago and would like to change the toilet cistern and the basin but the cistern and basin were fitted before the tiles,I don't know where the tiles came from or how old they are can someone please give me any information on tracking down some replacement tiles.
They are 30cmx20cm wall tiles I have taken a picture of them and will try and post.
Thank you.
Roger.
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Re: Finding old tiles
Hi Rog,
bit hard to see from your picture, but seems to be a generic 20x30 wall tile.
A lot of diy stores will carry these, I know a lot of online stores do as well.
You're more than likely not going to be able to match the existing tiles due to shading (Different colours between batches)
Hope this has helped,
Matt
bit hard to see from your picture, but seems to be a generic 20x30 wall tile.
A lot of diy stores will carry these, I know a lot of online stores do as well.
You're more than likely not going to be able to match the existing tiles due to shading (Different colours between batches)
Hope this has helped,
Matt
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Re: Finding old tiles
Try searching for 'tiles in your garage' but before you do that check that spares weren't left under the bath ;)
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Re: Finding old tiles
Hi Matt
Thank you for reply,I will have to do a lot of looking around then,I think I could get away with the different shade as they will be mainly behind the basin and cistern.
Again thanks.
Roger.
Thank you for reply,I will have to do a lot of looking around then,I think I could get away with the different shade as they will be mainly behind the basin and cistern.
Again thanks.
Roger.
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Re: Finding old tiles
Hi
I have looked in the garage and I looked under the bath but no joy.
Thanks.
I have looked in the garage and I looked under the bath but no joy.
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Re: Finding old tiles
roggrandad wrote:Hi Matt
Thank you for reply,I will have to do a lot of looking around then,I think I could get away with the different shade as they will be mainly behind the basin and cistern.
Again thanks.
Roger.
No Problem Roger :)
As stated above tiles in my garage might be an idea if you can't find any, but I doubt you'll struggle.
If you have a loose piece take it into the shop with you, makes it a ton easier for us.
Cheers,
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Re: Finding old tiles
Sorry I meant searching goggle for 'tiles in your garage', it's a website ;)roggrandad wrote:Hi
I have looked in the garage and I looked under the bath but no joy.
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Re: Finding old tiles
Hi
That's a good idea I will have the bath panel off again and see if there are any long pieces below the bath and I might be able to take a piece off.
Thanks.
That's a good idea I will have the bath panel off again and see if there are any long pieces below the bath and I might be able to take a piece off.
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Re: Finding old tiles
Good luck Roger :)
http://www.tilesinyourgarage.com/ - that's the site Colour Republic mentioned :)
Hope it helps
Matt
http://www.tilesinyourgarage.com/ - that's the site Colour Republic mentioned :)
Hope it helps
Matt