Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more frequently used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very appealing flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling comes in numerous designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is generally suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and extremely resilient, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 crucial to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also usually requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor in order 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. Fitting tiles yourself can be a difficult job which might require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very costly to correct or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to fit your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can suggest for you the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.