Floor Tiling

While tiling is more frequently used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in a multitude of designs and styles and is ideal for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is most often used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and exceptionally heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are usually made from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 very important 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 current floor to be able to guarantee a flat finish and to preserve 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 can require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very expensive to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a professional to install your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.