Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more regularly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling is available in a wide variety of designs and styles and is suited to use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is most often used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and exceptionally strong, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are typically manufactured 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 essential to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also generally requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing 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 stick the tiles down, and then the gaps in between are filled with grout to seal the tiles against moisture. Installing tiles yourself can be a difficult job which can require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be extremely costly to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert to lay your floor tiling. Professional tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of an exceptional standard.