Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is ideal for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is generally applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and exceptionally heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be made from ceramic or porcelain, but they can be purchased 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 vital 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 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. 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 specialist 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.