A family owned business

transforming your home into a memorable masterpiece

To us, tiles aren’t just things on the wall, they’re an artform and a strong design feature of any space. We’re committed to working with you to achieve your vision. 

Through the years we have cultivated and sustained strong relationships with our community, clients and members of the industry. Enabling us with a trustworthy network, ensuring we can and will provide the best service possible. 

We take on both residential and commercial projects - offering tiling and waterproofing specialist services. Our expertise include kitchens, bathrooms, pool surrounds, courtyards and more.

We love the challenge of keeping up to date with what’s new in the industry. Evolving building regulations, material innovations, you name it, we got it! Trust we will always have the best and newest knowledge on how to tile & waterproof your home. 

Our message doorway is open for all your needs, questions and desires - contact us for a free no-obligation quote.

Tiling

  • Do you desire the wood aesthetic without the natural degradation of wood? Then it’s wood plank tiles you’re after. The idea is to replicate real wood. They are harder wearing than natural wood and require less maintenance. In theory, it lasts a lifetime. Below are some ideal scenarios where wood plank tiles are suitable: Good for pets - Less scratches/markings on surface Timber look in wet areas (bathroom/laundry) without facing rot issues Easy to install underfloor heating e- No compromise on heat No maintenance - sanding and polishing

  • Before we created adhesives, natural resources paved the only way to tile. In Israel every single building is tiled, almost always floor to ceiling. The alleyways, the streets, almost everywhere you look is tiled.

    With their traditional style of laying, sand and cement is used. This style is still most commonly used there today. The process is slower and more labor intensive, as it involves a sand base and laying tiles with cement. Each tile is laid individually and leveled with a mallet, tapping it into place. Both the floors and the walls are tiled in this process.

    Cement was made out of lime and water. Tiles came in varieties, but always natural stone. Commonly it was Marble, Sandstone, Flagstone (concrete and sand - bolato - manufactured in Israel)

  • Mosaics are fun! They’re colourful, they’re creative, they are the WOW factor.

    It is an attractive feature in the home. Often used as a feature wall to either add an accent or bring in complementary colours.

    Mosaic tiles come in a range of shapes, sizes and materials. Often glass, natural stone (marble) or porcelain. It is also recommended that mosaic tiles are epoxy grouted.

    Traditionally, mosaic tiles are laid in separate little tiles, often creating art installations, pictures & designs, bordering rooms or creating rug looks on tile floors. With the evolution of technology, what we now most commonly work with are mosaics on mesh backings. Allowing for a lot more ease and a quicker installation.

  • We are well experienced in working with natural stone. Often these require specific tools for cutting, such as a waterstore. We have the right tools and the capable skills to lay natural stone.

    Common natural stones are Sandstone, Limestone, Marble and Slate Tiles. There are many other options and we are always open to discussing what you want and what will work best in your home.

    Swimming pools are often tiled with natural stone coping tiles. As a specialty of ours we can guarantee a beautiful looking pool side.

    An option we offer is a yearly revisit to clean and reseal your natural stone. Unlike tiles, natural stones gather wear and tear. In order to maintain the pristine new-look, they require maintenance. Think of it like a yearly w.o.f. on your stones.

  • We specialise in large format tiles. Equipped with all the essential tools, experience and capable skills to ensure a smooth finish.

    These tiles are BIG! It’s a 3 - 4 person job, and no matter the size you’re after, we can do the job.

  • Porcelain tiles are our most commonly used tile. As they come in a variety of sizes and designs as a reasonable cost.

    It has replaced ceramic within the market. As it is more durable and hard wearing. Porcelain also carries the colour right through the tile, unlike ceramic where colour covers only the surface. So any unlikely chips won’t show a colour difference.

    Something that may surprise you is the weight of a porcelain tile. Sometimes walls need to be strengthened to hold them on. Talk to us to see if your wall needs strengthening before moving forward.

Underfloor Heating 

Tiles can get quite cool, especially in the winter months. The addition of underfloor heating provides warmth to the tiles and keeps them dry, as well as assisting in keeping your home warm. It can make living with tiles a more comfortable experience. We can stay in the bathroom after a shower… Sit on the toilet for longer… Without rushing out because of the chill in the air and under our feet. 

It’s a great option for wetrooms and can be installed in showers. A suitable option for our elderly and disabled. Underfloor heating isn’t just for tiles. We can install it in spaces underneath carpet - which is great for babies, children or elderly.

You can add:

  • All Controllers LCD Screens Thermostat with a 7 Day Programmer 

  • Wi-fi Controller System 

All Underfloor Heating comes with a 15 Year Manufacturers Warranty 


Waterproofing

Auckland City Council Approved Applicator & Inspector of Waterproofing 

The most important part of your bathroom, kitchen or any wet area in the home, is to have waterproofing installed correctly. We can confidently install both your waterproofing and tiling to ensure the job is done right. 100% waterproof and a beautiful masterpiece.

We remain up to date with any changes in building codes and regulations. And, we are qualified in a range of products on the market (Mapei, Ardex, Sika, Davco K10 & Wedi Board). 

We recommend waterproofing every part of your home that has a tap! Bathroom, Kitchen, Basement, Washrooms, you name it. Sometimes water surprises us with bursting pipes or dripping somewhere you're unable to see. By waterproofing all possible wet areas, you are future proofing against unexpected circumstances further down the line. 

Tony (owner) is approved by Auckland City Council to inspect and approve waterproofing. This means we can install it and sign off on it with no waiting in between. This includes:

  • PS3 (Producer Statement Construction - Consent and Compliance for council)

  • 5 Years Workmanship Warranty 

  • 15 Year Manufacturers Warranty 

Design Advise

With our vast experience and knowledge, we can discuss what may be the best option for you. Keeping in mind your vision, we will give advice based on the size of the room, what tiles are best used in the space, how it will all come together and your budget. 

Giving advice means letting you know the pro’s and con’s, what will and won’t work well, long-term effects of choices and offering solutions and alternatives that still fit your vision. We combine aesthetic with logical knowledge of tiles to create the best outcome for you. 

We pride ourselves on keeping up to date with the trends and designs, so we can cater to whatever your needs are. Whether you want what’s hot on the market or something more classic, we can provide. 

If you require more advice on design layout, Karolina is a lady with an eye for it. Contact us for all your design choices, questions and queries. 

Meet the Team

  • Karolina Sikora

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Tony Horsefall

    FOUNDER / TILER

  • Roman

    TILER / TEAM LEADER

  • Hunter

    TILER / APPRENTICE

Contact us.

Our message doorway is open for all your needs, questions and desires - contact us for a free quote.

We’d love to hear what’s been on your mind.

Tonythetiler@xtra.co.nz

021 935 699