Floor Tiling

While tiling is more frequently used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling is available in a wide variety of designs and styles and is suited to use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is usually applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and highly hard-wearing, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be made 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 vital to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also usually requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the current floor in order to guarantee a flat finish and to preserve the lifespan of your tiles. After this extra board is installed, a layer of mortar is used to stick 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 may require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to correct or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to install your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can inform you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a superior standard.