Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more frequently used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is suited to use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is generally used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and extremely hard-wearing, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be 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 crucial 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 existing floor in order 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 can require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very expensive to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to fit your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of an exceptional standard.