Floor Tiling

Although tiling is more regularly used to protect bathroom and kitchen walls, it can be a very desirable flooring option. Relatively affordable, floor tiling comes in numerous designs and styles and is suitable for use in many areas of your home. Floor tiling is usually suited for bathroom or kitchen floors as it is simple to clean and extremely hard-wearing, as well as being moisture proof. Floor tiles are typically 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 usually needs an additional backing board to be laid on top of the 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 stick 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 could require lots of tile cutting, and any errors can be very costly to correct or even damage 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 guarantee the fitting is of a high standard.