Floor Tiling

While tiling is more generally used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is suited to use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is generally applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and highly tough, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are usually produced from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 essential to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also typically requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor so as to guarantee a flat finish and to preserve 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. Fitting tiles yourself can be a difficult job which could require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very expensive to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to install your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a high standard.