Laying Hard Floor Tiles

Floors have to take a lot of wear, and tiles provide a good, hardwearing surface, especially for kitchens and bathrooms.

Once you have planned the design and prepared the floor, tiling a kitchen or hallway of around 10 sq m (100 sq ft) should take a couple of weekends. Although it's not a job for the complete novice, if you have basic DIY skills you should be able to tackle plain floor tiles. However, if you want to use expensive natural stone, or want a particularly complex pattern, it may be worth calling in an expert.