Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is ideal for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is most often used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and extremely strong, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are usually made from ceramic or porcelain, but they can be purchased in many other choices of material such as slate, marble and limestone, each of which will have a different appearance and durability. When installing floor tiling, it is crucial to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also typically requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the existing floor to be able to guarantee a flat finish and to maintain the lifespan of your tiles. After this additional board is installed, a layer of mortar is used to stick the tiles down, and then the gaps in between are filled with grout to seal the tiles against moisture. The installation of tiles yourself can be a difficult job which might require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very expensive to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert to fit your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can suggest for you the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.