Tiled floors in entrance halls and public areas serve both as a decorative and practical feature of many period houses. Hardwearing and easy to clean, these surfaces are both functional and visually pleasing. Maintaining them is usually straightforward and can be easily tackled by the homeowner. This INFORM will describe: the origin and development of tiled flooring; the different types of floor and layout; common ways floors can be damaged, and how to repair them; cleaning and maintenance of tiled floors.