A number of customers have ask for information on floor types. When tiling it is very important to understand what you are tiling onto. Some floors maybe wooden or concrete and both need to be treated in the right way to get the best finish for the tiles. It is also very important to make sure that the floor is level and is sound. UK tiler has often seen cracked floors that need to be repaired first before the tiles are layed. As a customer its better to have the floor right before the tiles are installed as in the future the tiles may crack.

Lots of moden houses sit on a concrete block that has a layer of polystrene on top followed by a chip board floor. This requires some attention to make sure that the surface is stiff enough to make sure that the tiles will not crack.

So when getting a tiler to your home they should check the floor type and how level it is depending on access to the floor.

Depending on the sub floor type one needs to purchase the right adhesive, grout and other items to make the install go smoothly.

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