carolinesmalley

I've recently bought an original Victorian cast iron fireplace, complete with original deep blue tiles. It had been covered (including tiles) in white gloss, most of which had been removed before I bought it. Some of the tiles have large dull patches on them. It looks as though the glaze has either come off, or they have a coating of something on them. I've tried soapy water, white spirit, paint stripper and a lot of elbow grease but nothing has worked. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.