Floor Tiling

While tiling is more frequently used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling is available in a wide variety of designs and styles and is suited to use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is generally suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is easy to clean and very heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally produced from ceramic or porcelain, however 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 often requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing 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. Fitting tiles yourself can be a difficult job which could require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be extremely costly to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose an expert to install your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can inform you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and guarantee the fitting is of a high standard.