Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more regularly used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very beautiful flooring option. Relatively inexpensive, floor tiling is available in numerous designs and styles and is ideal for use in many parts of your home. Floor tiling is most often used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and very heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are usually made from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 crucial to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also usually requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the present floor to be able to guarantee a flat finish and to maintain 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. Laying tiles yourself can be a difficult job which may require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very costly to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a professional to install your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can advise you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of an exceptional standard.