Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally 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 appropriate for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is most often suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and exceptionally resilient, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally manufactured from ceramic or porcelain, but they can be purchased 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 often requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor to be able to guarantee 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. Installing tiles yourself can be a difficult job which might require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very expensive to correct or even damage your floor, so choose an expert 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 a superior standard.