Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more frequently used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is well suited for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is usually suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly long lasting, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally produced 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 crucial to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also often requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the present floor so as to ensure 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 could require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be extremely expensive to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a specialist to lay your floor tiling. Professional tiling companies can inform you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.