Floor Tiling

While tiling is more generally used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in a wide variety of designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is most often applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally sturdy, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally produced 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 very important to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also often needs an additional backing board to be laid on top of the existing floor in order to guarantee a flat finish and to preserve the lifespan of your tiles. After this extra board is installed, a layer of mortar is used to adhere the tiles down, and then the gaps in between are filled with grout to seal the tiles against moisture. Fitting tiles yourself can be a difficult job which can require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be extremely costly to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert to fit your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a high standard.