Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is ideal for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is generally suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly resilient, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally 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 often requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the present floor so as to guarantee a flat finish and to preserve the lifespan of your tiles. After this additional 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 extremely expensive to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to install your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.