Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is well suited for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is usually applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and exceptionally heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally manufactured 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 essential to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also often requires 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 additional 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. The installation of tiles yourself can be a difficult job which can require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very expensive to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a professional 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 a high standard.