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A quarry is a type of open-pit mine in which dimension stone, rock, construction aggregate, riprap, sand, gravel, or slate is excavated from the ground. The operation of quarries is regulated in some jurisdictions to reduce their environmental impact.The word quarry can also include the underground quarrying for stone, such as Bath stone.

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  1. R

    Terracotta tiles from 1922

    Merry Chrimbo Tilers! We just bought an arts and craft house built in 1922 and the house has original terracotta tiles in the bathroom which have been painted in parts. I’d like to remove the gloss paint and then protect the tiles from water damage as they are in the bathroom. I’ve read lots of...
    • Roselana
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    • canada quarry terracotta tile tiles
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    • Forum: Canada
  2. G

    Quarry tiles dry white

    Help! I have Victorian quarry tiles laid on dirt. I’ve just spent days cleaning them first with HG cement, mortar & efflorescence remover as there were little bits of cement here and there after steam cleaning, then with HG Terracotta Remover. The previous owners I think just put polish over...
  3. K

    Looking for Daniel Platt Quarry Tiles

    I need a minimum of 4 Daniel Platt clay quarry tiles in Autumn Blend shade with one rounded edge .The exact measurements are 152x152mm and 12.5mm thick. If you have any leftover from previous projects, or reclaimed from renovating properties I’d be happy to buy thes. Please suggest as I need to...
  4. E

    Quarry tile 343mm square, need to find a match

    Hi All, I'm trying to find a match for these tiles which are 343mm square and came from Wickes about 20 years ago. Anybody got any ideas? Bit of a long shot I know Thanks Edd
    • eddcottee
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    • canada quarry square tile
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    • Forum: Canada
  5. STEVO

    Quarry / terracotta tiles

    Quarry / terracotta tiles. trying to source some 300 x 300 red quarry or terracotta floor tiles to patch repair a kitchen floor after a new kitchen. Anybody know where I can source some?
    • STEVO
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    • canada quarry terracotta tile tiles
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada
  6. Slippery

    UFH over existing quarry tiles

    Hi Guys, A customer is enquiring about UFH mat under porcelain tiles but there is already well fixed quarry tiles down. He is keen to keep the floor as low as possible but I think removing the quarry tiles would be a nightmare. Do I need to lay an insulation mat below or could I go straight...
  7. K

    Wanted ,Looking for discontinued 300mmx300mm terracotta quarry tiles ,was sold in b&q in packs of 5 ,need about 8 to 10 packs

    Wanted ,discontinued b&q , 300mmx300mm terracotta quarry tiles ,sold in packs of 5 ,need a 8 boxs if poss
  8. T

    Tile trim for 7mm floor tiles - Also tiling on Wood one side and Quarry tiles the other

    What trim size do i need for a 7mm floor tile and whats the best flexi adeasive to use on part quary floor & floor boards and how much do i need for 8sqm
    • TileDave
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    • canada floor floor tiles quarry size tile tile trim tiles tiling trim wood
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada
  9. B

    Tiling over quarry tiles

    Hi I'm looking for some advice on tiling over quarry tiles in my porch with some new ceramic tiles. The existing tiles are sound and generally level, so my plan is to apply self levelling compound over the top to get a nice smooth surface, and then tile on top. My only concern though is that my...
  10. T

    20 Year old Quarry tile blotchy where sealer "disappeared"

    when my quarry tile is wet the water beads in only some areas. when the tile is dry it looks blotchy....matt finish vs satin finish (where the sealant still is). I have sanded, stripped, etc. and the remaining sealant will not come off. I scraped with a razor blade and nothing happens. Can...
  11. K

    Can anyone help me track down these tiles?

    I've attached a pic. They are 15 x 15 quarry tiles. Cream/beige in colour with a brown speckle. I have scoured the internet and can't find them anywhere. They are on a front doorstep. They are also on the doorsteps of just about every council house in the area, but still can't find them Thanks...
  12. C

    New or reclaimed Quarry tiles over existing quarry tiles - stay brerathable?

    I think my question has been partly answered by @Andrew near the very end of this thread, but would like to double check and ask an additional question. I am not a tiler. Situation (see photo) 100 year old terrace house. Front room appears to have original (or very old) quarry tiles on top of...
    • colink
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    • breathable canada over quarry sealer tile tiles
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada
  13. J

    Quarry Tiles on porch floor

    Hi all I plan to tile a porch floor that has a rough screed finish at present. There is a damp area at the moment but that's because of an overflowing waterbutt outside the porch which will be addressed and then allowed time to dry out. I really need to know the best process for laying the...
    • Jeremy
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    • canada floor floor tiling quarry tile tiles
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Canada
  14. S

    Self Levelling Advice On Sunken Quarry Tiles

    Hi Everyone, I was hoping someone could give me some advice for how I can get some floor tiles in my kitchen. I'm in the process of refitting it with help from my father in law. The original floor was vinyl, on top of a mostly crumbled self levelling cement on top of some very unlevel quarry...
    • Steggy
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    • advice canada compound levelling mixing quarry self self levelling tile tiles
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Canada
  15. N

    Quarry tile staining

    Hi.. Just purchased a Victorian house, has quarry tiles in the entire basement. I initially thought I would have it tiled over completely as though they are in good condition, I'm not crazy about the tan/terracotta-y colour. Someone has suggested I stain them with a concrete stain then seal...
    • Nada
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    • canada quarry staining tile
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Canada
  16. A

    Quarry tiles on quarry tiles for hearth

    Hi I'm Alex. Amateur working on my old house. I'm getting a stove installed in a room with an open fireplace. The stove can sit on a hearth of 12mm. The room is already covered in historic quarry tiles. They've never been sealed. I figured I'd use a second layer of 12mm quarry tiles on top to...
    • ameisted
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    • canada hearth quarry tile tiles
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada
  17. B

    Quarry tiles help please

    What's the best way to remove in order to retile the floor phrase? My son's new house is an escalating Victorian nightmare right now. We've just found quarry tiles under vinyl flooring, but most are very broken, some with deep chunks out so not at all salvageable like we hoped. Have seen one...
  18. jobdone

    No damp course under quarry tiles

    Can any give me some advice on how to deal with a problem with a floor in a Victorian house. The quarry tiles have been lifted and the customer wants to keep the floors level when finished. Here lies the problem as insulation board and ufh (electric) is going down well which means excavating the...
  19. P

    Plaster damaged quarry tiles

    I have an Edwardian quarry tile floor that is either unsealed or has not had seal applied for many years. Builders replastered the ceiling without putting any protection on the floor. Despite an industrial clean the tiles appear now to be bleached by the plaster or possibly etched (the floor...
  20. W

    Tiling on quarry tiles

    I've always taken tiles off before tiling but my brother's father in law has asked me to tile his hallway before Christmas . For whatever reason he doesn't want the tiles pulled up and has asked me to tile over them . Their old red quarry tiles , their incredibly solid on the ground . I've...
    • Welsh_red
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    • canada quarry tile tiles tiling
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Canada
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