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I have recently uncovered a quarry tile floor in the front room of our early 1900 house (the tiles are reddy brown, about 4" square and getting on for an inch thick). By and large the tiles look to be in good condition, they are dirty and have all manner of stuff on them, ranging from newsprint to cement dust and adhesive, most of which seems to come up with a lot of hard work.
Early investigation has revealed that the tiles are laid on a bed of lime mortar, however in the gaps between the tiles (these vary from titles being butted right up to each other to 5-6mm in some places) they appear to be 'filled' with soil.
I am pretty sure that I need the floor to be able to breathe, what I am unsure of is whether or not I should look to grout the gaps between tiles and if so what should I use? Any other advice on steps I should take to restore this floor to its rustic glory would be greatly appreciated.
Early investigation has revealed that the tiles are laid on a bed of lime mortar, however in the gaps between the tiles (these vary from titles being butted right up to each other to 5-6mm in some places) they appear to be 'filled' with soil.
I am pretty sure that I need the floor to be able to breathe, what I am unsure of is whether or not I should look to grout the gaps between tiles and if so what should I use? Any other advice on steps I should take to restore this floor to its rustic glory would be greatly appreciated.