Definition

1. Noun:
   • The action or process of covering a surface with tiles: "Tiling" refers to the act of installing tiles, which are thin, flat pieces of hard material like ceramic, stone, or glass, to cover floors, walls, or other surfaces.
   • A surface covered with tiles; the tiles collectively: "Tiling" can also refer to the resulting surface or the collective arrangement of tiles themselves.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The tiling in the new bathroom is beautiful and waterproof. (The surface covered with tiles in the new bathroom is beautiful and waterproof.)
  • He specializes in the tiling of kitchen floors. (He specializes in the process of installing tiles on kitchen floors.)

Advanced Usage

• "Tiling pattern": The specific design or arrangement in which tiles are laid.
  • The herringbone tiling pattern is very popular for modern interiors.
• "Tiling work": The job or task of installing tiles.
  • The tiling work on the patio was completed in two days.

Variants and Related Words

• Tile (n): A thin, flat piece used for covering surfaces.
  • We chose blue ceramic tiles for the backsplash.
• Tile (v): To cover a surface with tiles.
  • We plan to tile the shower walls next week.
• Tiler (n): A person whose job is to lay tiles.
  • We hired a professional tiler for the job.

Synonyms

• Tessellation: The process or art of covering a surface with a pattern of shapes that fit together without gaps or overlaps (often used in mathematics and art, similar in concept to tiling).
• Paving: The process of covering a surface, typically a floor or outdoor area, with flat stones, bricks, or tiles (can be a synonym when referring to floors).

Related Phrases

• "To do the tiling": To perform the task of installing tiles.
  • My father helped me do the tiling in the laundry room.
• "Tiling job": A specific project involving the installation of tiles.
  • The contractor has three tiling jobs this month.

Noun

1. the application of tiles to cover a surface