Floor Tiling

While tiling is more regularly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in a wide variety of designs and styles and is well suited for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is usually applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally tough, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally produced from ceramic or porcelain, but 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 vital to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also generally needs an additional backing board to be laid on top of the current floor to be able to ensure a flat finish and to maintain 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. Installing tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be extremely costly to correct or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to fit your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.