Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is most often used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and very tough, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally produced 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 often needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the existing floor to be able to ensure a flat finish and to preserve 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. Fitting tiles yourself can be a difficult job which can require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very expensive to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a professional to install your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can suggest for you the ideal tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a high standard.