Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more frequently used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling is available in a multitude of designs and styles and is suitable for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is usually suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally long lasting, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally made from ceramic or porcelain, however they can be purchased in many other options of material such as slate, marble and limestone, each of which will have a different appearance and durability. When installing floor tiling, it is essential to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also generally requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor so as to ensure a flat finish and to protect the lifespan of your tiles. After this extra 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. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very expensive to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a specialist to lay your floor tiling. Professional tiling companies can inform you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.