Hey I’m Tony!
I’m Tony Horsefall, founder and operator of this business. I live in Meadowlands, East Auckland with my beautiful partner and daughter.
My journey began 28 years ago in Israel where I was working as a tiling company laborer. They recognised I had a gift, a passion & an eye for it. So they offered me an apprentice position, which wasn’t always so common for foreign travelers.
Beginning in a country with a long history of tiling, I was lucky to have been in the position of learning the old ways. Working with sand and cement, lots of natural stone and marble. Centering my growth in this industry around long standing traditions.
They also taught me the more common, current style, working with adhesives. And like any industry, there is a constant evolution. New technology, adhesives, grouts, regulations, and tiles of different styles, sizes, shapes and textures. I love the challenge of keeping up to date and learning new things every year.
I love all of what I do! It’s the finished product I love the most. Bringing a vision set by yourself, and my team into fruition, gives me a buzz. It keeps the passion alive in me to keep doing what I do.
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Karolina
FOUNDER
Karolina has an extensive history in the tiling industry. She has many years of experience as a tiles saleswoman. Through her time, she learnt the ins and outs, supporting people in their tiling projects from start to finish.
Tony and Karolina met through this work. Him the tiler, her the tile saleswoman. Together they were able to grow their family business. With Tony holding down the practical side, and Karolina fufilling the role of administration and design support.
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Hunter
TILER/APPRENTICE
Hunter is a young man starting out his career, currently completing his apprenticeship through BCITO. A classic Mince & Cheese Pie and a can of Blue V will get him started for the day. Very polite, capable and enthusiastic about the work he does, a great learner with the ability to pick things up quickly. It’s awesome to have such an enthusiastic person learning the ropes with us here at Surface Tiling. Hunter enjoys getting out 4WD & Camping on the weekends, attending concerts and hanging out with mates.
• Site Safety Qualified
• Waterproofing
• TANZ
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Roman
TILER/TEAMLEADER
Roman - a kind Frenchman who’s day will always start off good with two croissants! He has a passion for his work and 7 years of tiling experience. Through this time he has been committed and expanded his breadth of knowledge within the industry. A reliable, kind and committed tiler to have on the job. Outside of this work he enjoys surfing and exploring the outdoors of Aoteroa!
• Qualified BCITO Tiler
• Wide variety of expertise on all tiles
• Site Safety Qualified
• Waterproofing
• TANZ