Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling comes in numerous designs and styles and is suited to use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is usually suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and exceptionally sturdy, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be made from ceramic or porcelain, but they can be purchased 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 usually needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the 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 adhere the tiles down, and then the gaps in between are filled with grout to seal the tiles against moisture. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which might require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very expensive to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a specialist to install your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.