Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more commonly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very appealing flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling is available in a multitude of designs and styles and is well suited for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is most often suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally tough, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be produced 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 often needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the present floor so as 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. The installation of tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very costly to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can suggest for you the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.