Floor Tiling

While tiling is more generally used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very appealing flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling comes in numerous designs and styles and is suited to use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is most often applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and very resilient, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be produced 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 vital 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 to be able to guarantee 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. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be extremely costly to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose an expert to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can suggest for you the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a superior standard.