Thumper Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I'm having to relay the old quarry tiles in our kitchen, largely because the previous owner simply dropped them down onto an unstable base and grouted with concrete. The trouble is, that has also meant that a fair few have got damaged over the years. They've very old handmade tiles; irregular, uneven and complete with cats' pawprints and other idiosyncracies, but we'd like to retain them. However, I cannot get replacements off-the-shelf (for size or colour) so assume my best hope is to find a reclamation yard somewhere. I recall some time ago seeing a link to a French website that listed these yards, but can't remember where it was. Anyone any ideas? We live in the northern Vienne (86), not far from Chinon, so recommendations within reasonable driving distance equally welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 Sorry to have wasted anyone's time, but I've already found that link on the next page of this forum: http://www.salvoweb.com/franceHowever, that doesn't list any yards very close to us, so if anyone does know of a company around Saumur/Chinon/Poitiers/Tours, I'd be grateful. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Are they tomettes (hexagonale or brickettes), Thumper? If so, there are some on www.ebay.fr - expensive though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 Thanks for the suggestion zeb. Yes, they are tomettes, but the square ones - approximately 17 cms. I see what you mean about the price! Thankfully, that seems to refer mainly to the hexagonal ones. Squares go for a lot less! I'll keep watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 There's a traditional tuilerie in the Vendee (at Aizenay, on the main road between La Roche-sur-Yon and Challans) that has ancient wood-fired kilns and turns out lovely stuff. It's called Tuileries Gauvrit (the two Gauvrit brothers are the owners, and passionate about their products)http://www.terrecuitedaizenay.com/Otherwise, I once visited a tile-making place near Durtal (Angers area) - can't just think of its name.Oh yes, here it is, Les Rairies http://www.rairies.com/Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 Great stuff Loiseau, both your suggestions look excellent. If I can't find any genuine old tiles from a salvage yard, I'll certainly give these two a try. The one at Les Raires is also quite close. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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