Floor Tiling

While tiling is more frequently used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling comes in numerous designs and styles and is suitable for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is generally applied to bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and very hard-wearing, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are generally 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 crucial 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 current floor so as to ensure 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. The installation of tiles yourself can be a difficult job which might require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to correct or even cause damage to your floor, so choose a specialist 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 a high standard.