Floor Tiling

While tiling is more frequently used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in a multitude of designs and styles and is ideal for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is frequently used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and extremely heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are typically produced from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 essential to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also typically needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the existing floor in order to guarantee a flat finish and to maintain 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 might require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to correct or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to fit 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.