Floor Tiling

While tiling is more regularly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling is available in a wide variety of designs and styles and is ideal for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is generally applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and very long lasting, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally 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 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 in order to ensure a flat finish and to protect 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. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be extremely costly to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a specialist to install your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of an exceptional standard.