Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is suitable for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is most often applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly sturdy, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are usually made 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 very important to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also typically needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor in order 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 might require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can suggest for you the ideal tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a high standard.