Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is appropriate for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is generally used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and highly hard-wearing, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, but 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 generally requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the present 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. The installation of tiles yourself can be a difficult job which might require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very costly to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can suggest for you the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.