Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more frequently used to protect 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 suited to use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is usually used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally strong, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles tend to be made from ceramic or porcelain, but 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 vital to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also usually needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the current floor to be able to ensure a flat finish and to maintain the lifespan of your tiles. After this additional 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 may require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a professional to lay your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.