Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is ideal for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is most often applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly strong, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are usually manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 essential to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also often requires an additional 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 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 may require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very costly to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert 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 an exceptional standard.