Floor Tiling

While tiling is more frequently 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 well suited for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is most often suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and very tough, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally 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 very important to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also often requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the current floor in order to ensure a flat finish and to maintain 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 could require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very expensive to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose an expert to fit your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.