Floor Tiling

While tiling is more generally used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is frequently 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 produced 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 vital to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also usually requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor in order to ensure a flat finish and to preserve 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. Fitting tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very expensive to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a professional to fit your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can suggest for you the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a superior standard.