Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more regularly 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 suited to use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is generally suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally tough, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are usually manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, however they are available 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 needs an additional backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor so as 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 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 mistakes can be very expensive to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to install your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a superior standard.