The Victorian era, with its ornate detailing and rich, decorative interiors, continues to inspire British bathroom design. Yet for modern homeowners and design professionals, combining the grandeur of the 19th century with the functionality demanded by 21st-century living can be a challenge. Viero UK's OLTRE microcement system offers the ideal solution, a contemporary material that captures the depth and detail of traditional Victorian finishes, but with none of the drawbacks.
A Seamless Alternative to Victorian Tiling
Victorian bathrooms are known for their striking geometric floor tiles, often in deep greens, blacks, and earthy reds. While these patterns are iconic, they come with high maintenance - grout lines discolour, tiles crack, and the surfaces often feel cold underfoot.
Viero’s OLTRE microcement system solves these problems elegantly. This four-stage, fully waterproof solution can be applied across walls, floors, and ceilings to create a seamless, monolithic surface. It replicates the tactile richness of traditional tiles or stone but with the advantage of zero grout lines, making it a more hygienic, low-maintenance, and modern alternative.
What sets OLTRE apart is its textural versatility. When layered and trowelled by Viero’s artisans, it can create refined surfaces that echo the intricate patterns and movement of historic finishes, without ever feeling overly polished or flat. Available in 49 colours, including many classic Victorian-inspired tones like blue, green, and grey, OLTRE can be specified to reflect traditional aesthetics or updated period-inspired schemes.
Bringing Texture to Walls and Ceilings
To maintain historical integrity, walls and ceilings in a Victorian-style bathroom require more than just colour, they need tactile depth. Rather than a plain modern paint, Viero’s lime wash offers a soft, matt finish that matures with age and responds beautifully to natural light. It’s breathable, antibacterial, and ideal for humid environments.
Combining OLTRE microcement on floors and wet areas, with lime wash on walls and ceilings, creates a space that honours Victorian style while delivering modern comfort, durability, and moisture control.
Designed for Designers
At Viero UK, we work closely with interior designers, architects, and contractors to create fully bespoke finishes that balance heritage aesthetics with contemporary performance. Whether you're restoring a period home or designing a new space with Victorian influence, our team delivers solutions that are custom-crafted, professionally installed, and built to last.
Considering Specifying OLTRE Microcement?
Our handcrafted samples help you visualise both the colour and texture of our microcement finishes - from smooth, contemporary surfaces to handcrafted textures reminiscent of Victorian tilework. Request a sample today via our contact page, or call 0870 609 2827 for personalised advice on specifying OLTRE for your next bathroom project.
Looking for Professional Installation?
Viero UK’s national team of skilled artisans ensure every finish is flawlessly applied, from initial priming through to the final decorative seal.
Are you a professional artisan looking to purchase materials? Visit our online shop to explore the full Viero UK range and place your order today.
