From bathrooms and kitchens to sun-soaked outdoor patios at the Mount and Papamoa, tiling is a big part of Bay of Plenty homes, and the waterproofing beneath it is what makes it last. The best tilers pair precise setting-out with certified waterproofing that stands up to coastal conditions.
This page highlights the Top 5 tilers in Tauranga, based on independent research into reputation, workmanship, waterproofing certification and consistency across past projects.
The top 5 tilers in Tauranga are 1. Cornerstone Tiling, 2. Complete Tiling BOP, 3. Tauranga Tiling Pros, 4. MJ Tiling Tauranga, 5. Impact Tiling. Below we explain why each made the list, compare them at a glance, and share how to choose.
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Cornerstone Tiling has tiled, waterproofed and installed underfloor heating across the Bay of Plenty for over 18 years, using crack-bridging waterproofing systems backed by warranty and full insurance.
Based in Welcome Bay, Complete Tiling BOP is a family-owned business with more than two decades of tiling and waterproofing experience across New Zealand and overseas.
Tauranga Tiling Pros are local specialists in bathroom and kitchen tiling across Tauranga, the Mount and Papamoa, a reliable choice for tidy, well-finished wet-area and floor work.
MJ Tiling offers floor and wall tiling for bathrooms, kitchens and laundries, plus tile repairs, exterior tiling and waterproofing, a flexible all-rounder for Tauranga homes.
Impact Tiling services Tauranga, the Mount, Papamoa and the wider Bay of Plenty, a dependable mobile option for bathroom, floor and outdoor tiling.
A quick comparison of our Top 5 picks.
| Tiler | Best for |
|---|---|
| Cornerstone Tiling | Waterproofing and underfloor heating with long experience |
| Complete Tiling BOP | Experienced family-run bathroom and floor tiling |
| Tauranga Tiling Pros | Local bathroom and kitchen tiling |
| MJ Tiling Tauranga | Interior and exterior tiling plus repairs |
| Impact Tiling | Tiling across the wider Bay of Plenty |
Independent, editorial, and reviewed regularly.
TopChoice rankings are editorially curated by our New Zealand team and reviewed periodically. We don't host our own reviews. Our shortlists draw on public reputation signals from Google and other platforms, alongside our own research into each tiler. We weigh up a combination of:
We don't accept payment in exchange for a place in the Top 5. Featured placements are separate and always clearly labelled. Rankings may change over time as businesses evolve.
The most important part of any wet-area tiling job is the part you'll never see: the waterproofing membrane beneath the tiles. In Tauranga, bathroom and shower waterproofing should be done by a certified applicator who can issue a PS3 producer statement for council compliance, ask about this before you book, as it protects your home and matters at resale.
Outdoor tiling at the Mount and Papamoa adds its own challenges, falls for drainage, UV-stable materials and external-grade waterproofing all matter in the coastal climate. Beyond that, judge a tiler on setting-out: even grout lines, clean cuts and tidy silicone. Check they've done similar work and ask to see recent examples.
Tiling is generally priced per square metre, but rates vary with tile size, layout, surface preparation and whether waterproofing is needed. Large-format tiles, natural stone and outdoor work cost more to lay. Ask for a quote that separates tiling, waterproofing and any substrate work.
For wet-area waterproofing, a PS3 producer statement from a certified applicator is commonly required for council sign-off on consented bathroom work. Using a tiler who can author one avoids delays, confirm they're registered before the job begins.
Yes, outdoor patios, pool surrounds and decks are popular in the Bay, but they need external-grade tiles, correct falls for drainage and UV-stable, weather-resistant waterproofing and adhesives. Make sure your tiler has genuine outdoor experience, as it's more demanding than interior work.
Sometimes, if the existing tiles are sound, well bonded and floor levels allow it, but in wet areas fresh waterproofing is usually needed, which means stripping back. A good Tauranga tiler will assess the substrate and advise whether to overlay or remove first.
Most bathrooms take several days to a week or more, because waterproofing membranes and tile adhesive each need curing time before the next stage. These drying times can't be safely rushed, so allow for them in your renovation plan.
Tiles themselves cope well with coastal conditions, but outdoor installations near the coast benefit from quality, weather-resistant adhesives, grouts and waterproofing, and stainless or suitably rated fixings. A tiler experienced in the Mount and Papamoa will specify materials that hold up in salt air.
Editorial disclosure: TopChoice is an independent editorial platform. Some pages may include clearly labelled featured placements for additional visibility. Featured placements do not influence rankings within our Top 5 lists.
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