Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more commonly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling comes in a wide variety of designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is usually suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally produced from ceramic or porcelain, but they are available 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 critical to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also generally needs an additional backing board to be laid on top of the existing floor to be able to ensure 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. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which might require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very expensive to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose an expert to lay your floor tiling. Professional tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a superior standard.