Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very appealing flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is well suited for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is usually applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and extremely durable, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally produced from ceramic or porcelain, but they are available in many other choices 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 usually needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the existing floor in order 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. The installation of tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be extremely expensive to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a superior standard.