Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is suited to use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is generally suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally resilient, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are typically manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 crucial to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also generally requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor in order to guarantee 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. Fitting tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be extremely expensive to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to install your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can inform you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a superior standard.