Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in a multitude of designs and styles and is suitable 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 highly durable, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally 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 usually requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the current floor so as to guarantee a flat finish and to preserve 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. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which might require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert to fit your floor tiling. Professional tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a superior standard.