Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling is available in a wide variety of designs and styles and is suitable for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is frequently suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly long lasting, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be 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 extra backing board to be laid on top of the current floor in order to guarantee a flat finish and to protect 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 errors can be very costly to correct or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to fit your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of an exceptional standard.