Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very appealing flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is most often suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly hard-wearing, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are typically made from ceramic or porcelain, but they are available 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 typically requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the present floor in order to guarantee 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. The installation of tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a specialist to install your floor tiling. Professional tiling companies can advise you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.