Fed up with football on the TV? Do some tiling!

Over the next few weeks our TV screens will be dominated by the World Cup Final. If you are not a sports fan why not think about adding value to your home with some tiles?

To begin with you may want to start on something smaller such as the downstairs cloakroom – tile up to dado height or just add a trendy mosaic splash back behind the basin. Maybe it won’t rain and you can work outdoors. Why not tile the patio? There are so many tiles available that are both suitable for use outside and have a slip resistant surface; just ask your nearest tile retailer.

Consider tiling the kitchen floor. For kitchens floors tile is the most hygienic option. Spills and splashes can just be wiped away and a tiled floor should last a lifetime and add real value to your home.

Or tile the bathroom floor. You can tile to most suspended wooden floors but do ask your tile retailer. Tiled bathroom floors are so easy to keep clean and it doesn’t matter if somebody misses the loo, doesn’t quite shut the shower door or leaves a wet towel on the floor.

Property experts will tell you how important first impressions are when selling a house so why not tile your porch or hall to create a bright, welcoming, weather proof entrance to your home.

To get the right advice on the perfect tile for your home be sure to choose a retailer who is a member of The Tile Association. The Tile Association checks out any tile retailer, fixer or tile fixing company wishing to join their ranks. It checks their experience, abilities, track record and financial health. Go to The Tile Association website at www.tiles.org.uk where you can search by town or postcode.

You can also download a copy of Your complete Guide to Tiles or Tile it Right, a step by step DIY tile fixing, guide. If DIY really isn’t for you then you will also find your nearest TTA tile fixer on the website and you can spend your weekend doing the most enjoyable bit – choosing your tiles.

For a tile retailer or fixer look for the TTA logo and buy with confidence.