Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more commonly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling comes in numerous designs and styles and is ideal for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is most often suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and very sturdy, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally manufactured 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 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 protect the lifespan of your tiles. After this additional 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. The installation of tiles yourself can be a difficult job which might require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to correct or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of an exceptional standard.