Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more commonly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling is available in a multitude of designs and styles and is suited to use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is frequently suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly resilient, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be made 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 typically needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the existing floor to be able 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 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 cause damage to your floor, so choose a specialist to fit your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can inform you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.