Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more commonly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling comes in numerous designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is usually applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and extremely tough, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be manufactured 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 very important to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also generally requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor to be able to guarantee a flat finish and to maintain the lifespan of your tiles. After this extra 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. Installing tiles yourself can be a difficult job which could require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be extremely costly to correct or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to fit your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can suggest for you the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.