Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more frequently used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling is available in a wide variety of designs and styles and is well suited for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is usually suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly strong, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are typically manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, but they can be purchased 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 essential to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also typically requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the existing floor to be able to guarantee a flat finish and to protect 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. Installing tiles yourself can be a difficult job which can require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be extremely costly to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to fit your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.