Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more regularly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very appealing flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling is available in a wide variety of designs and styles and is well suited for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is most often suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and extremely strong, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally produced 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 critical to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also generally needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the current floor to be able 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 adhere the tiles down, and then the gaps in between are filled with grout to seal the tiles against moisture. The installation of 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 a professional to fit your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.