Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is generally used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly strong, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be made from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 typically requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the present floor to be able to ensure a flat finish and to maintain 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. Installing tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be extremely costly to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert to install your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.