Floor Tiling

While tiling is more commonly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is ideal for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is frequently applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally resilient, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally manufactured 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 protect 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 expensive to rectify or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a professional to install your floor tiling. Specialist tiling companies can suggest for you the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a high standard.