Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is suited to use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is most often used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and exceptionally tough, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be produced from ceramic or porcelain, but 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 critical 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 present floor to be able 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 adhere 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 mistakes can be extremely costly to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to lay your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.