Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more generally used to cover bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very attractive flooring option. Relatively cheap, floor tiling comes in numerous designs and styles and is suited to use in many rooms of your home. Floor tiling is usually used on bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and exceptionally heavy duty, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are normally produced 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 vital to ensure that the base surface is as clean and level as possible. Tiling also often needs an extra backing board to be laid on top of the existing floor in order 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 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 can require lots of tile cutting, and any mistakes can be very costly to rectify or even damage your floor, so choose a specialist to fit your floor tiling. Experienced tiling companies can inform you on the perfect tile to use for your room, and ensure the fitting is of a superior standard.