Tiled floors made  10/10 times easier

When you’re planning some home renovations or you’re simply updating, consider tiling your floors. A tiled floor is attractive, hard-wearing and easy to clean. And today’s choice of tiles means you’ll easily find the type you want, in the colour or pattern to suit your decor.

If you thought that tiling floors was a difficult job only for a tradesman, then we’ve good news for you. Provided the surface is suitable and you prepare it correctly, laying tiles requires no special skill, especially with modern adhesives. Not only do you save heaps, you also get the satisfaction of seeing a job well done and one which you did yourself. And with this step-by-step guide – and a little help from Mitre I0 – you can’t go wrong. Which type of tile?

Ceramic Tiles are ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and halls, but their hard-wearing and decorative surface is suitable for any room. They come both glazed and unglazed in a wide range of colours and patterns. You should seal unglazed tiles with a ceramic tile sealer before walking on them.

Vinyl Tiles are latex backed and comfortable to walk on. They are supple and are easy to handle and lay. They come in many colours and designs, some imitating other materials such as stone and timber. You can use them in any room, but they are especially suited to kitchens and bathrooms. Vinyl coated tiles are also available. They offer a cheaper alternative, but are not as durable.

Cork Tiles provide any room with a floor surface that’s warm, wears well and is quiet and comfortable to walk on. Most need to be sealed with a polyurethane coating after laying for protection. Check your Mitre I0 specialist for the correct type.

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