Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more commonly used to cover 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 well suited for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is most often applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and extremely hard-wearing, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be made from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 crucial to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also generally needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor in order to guarantee a flat finish and to protect 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. Installing 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 cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert 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 a high standard.