Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling comes in a wide variety of designs and styles and is suited to use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is generally suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and highly resilient, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are typically made from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 very important 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 present floor in order to guarantee a flat finish and to maintain 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. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which could require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very costly to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a professional to install your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.