Floor Tiling

While tiling is more generally used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very appealing flooring option. Relatively low cost, floor tiling comes in a multitude of designs and styles and is suitable for use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is usually suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and extremely heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally made 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 usually requires an additional backing board to be laid on top of the pre-existing floor to be able to ensure a flat finish and to protect 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 can 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 lay your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can suggest for you the ideal tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a superior standard.