Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more commonly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling is available in a wide variety 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 simple to clean and highly durable, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, but they are available 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 essential 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 present floor so as 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. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which can require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very expensive to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to install your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a superior standard.