Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is well suited for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is usually used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and very tough, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are typically manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, but they are available 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 usually requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the present floor so as to guarantee 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 can require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very expensive to correct or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a superior standard.