Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is most often suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally sturdy, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be made 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 very important 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 pre-existing floor to be able to ensure a flat finish and to protect 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 can require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very expensive to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert to fit your floor tiling. Professional tiling companies can advise you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a high standard.