Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more frequently used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is ideal for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is most often applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and highly heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are usually produced 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 crucial to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also typically requires an extra backing board to be laid on top of the current 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 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 could require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to correct or even damage your floor, so choose an expert to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.