Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more frequently used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is suitable for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is frequently applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and very strong, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally produced from ceramic or porcelain, but 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 critical to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also often needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor to be able to ensure a flat finish and to maintain 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. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which can require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be extremely costly to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a professional to install your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can inform you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a high standard.