Swimming Pool Tiling in Auckland
Waterline tiles, mosaics, coping and full interiors — watertight, precise, built to last.
A pool is one of the most demanding tiling jobs there is: permanently submerged, chemically treated and utterly unforgiving of a poor seal or a crooked line. Tarara Tiling is a family-owned business led by Marko, a Croatian master tiler with over 15 years’ experience, tiling swimming pools across Auckland to a standard that stays watertight and beautiful for the long haul.
Pool Tiling That Stays Watertight
Pool tiling lives underwater. That means every surface has to be sealed correctly and every tile bedded and grouted with pool-grade materials, so nothing lifts, cracks or leaks once the pool is filled. It’s precise, patient work with almost no margin for error — which is exactly why it rewards genuine craftsmanship over speed.
Waterline Tiles, Mosaics & Full Interiors
Waterline tiles
the band that gets seen and scrubbed most, set clean and level all the way round.
Glass & ceramic mosaics
full-interior or feature mosaic work for a shimmering, high-end finish.
Full pool interiors
complete tiling of walls and floor for a seamless, watertight surface.
Coping & surrounds →
pool coping and slip-resistant surrounds that finish the whole area.
Watertight, Precise, Built to Last
Pools show every flaw — a lippage here, a grout line drifting there — magnified through moving water. We set out the job carefully, use the right pool-grade adhesives, grouts and sealing systems, and take the time to get lines dead straight and levels true. As an approved PS3 waterproofing author, we understand exactly how water finds a weakness, and we build to make sure it can’t.
Guaranteed, Certified & Insured
Our pool tiling is backed by a 10-year workmanship guarantee. We’re certified installers with ARDEX, Mapei and Surtec, members of TANZ, the Tile Council and Site Safe, and fully covered by public liability insurance — trusted materials, installed to New Zealand industry standards.
Our Pool Tiling Process, Step by Step
Pool surrounds are all about dead-straight lines right by the water. This large-format surround is being set in Auckland.
1
Quote & advice
we look at the pool and talk through waterline, mosaic or full-interior tiling and pool-grade materials.
2
Substrate prep
the shell is checked and prepared so everything bonds and stays watertight.
3
Waterproofing
surfaces sealed for permanent submersion before any tile goes on.
4
Set-out
the waterline and pattern are set out carefully so lines stay level and true all the way round.
5
Tiling
tiles and mosaics bedded with pool-grade adhesive, precise and consistent.
6
Epoxy grout, seal & cure
pool-grade epoxy grouting and sealing, left to cure before the pool is filled.
Featured Project — Pt Chevalier Pool
Silver — 2025 Narellan Pools Awards (Above-Ground Pool)
Tarara delivered the tiling on this award-recognised designer pool project, with Kirsty Vegas Design.
Awards recognise the projects and their design; Tarara Tiling delivered the tiling and waterproofing.
At a home in Pt Chevalier we tiled a swimming pool as part of a designer project — precise waterline work and a flawless, watertight finish. Interior design by Kirsty Vegas.
“Marko and his team are truly fantastic … they really care about what they do and carry out incredibly precise workmanship. Everything was fully waterproofed before tiling and the grout and epoxy colour matched up exactly to the perfectly cut tiles.” — Kirsty V., designer
Pool Tiling FAQs
How much does pool tiling cost in Auckland?
It depends on the size of the pool, whether you’re tiling the waterline only or the full interior, and the tile you choose — glass mosaic costs more than ceramic, for example. We’ll assess your pool and give you a clear, itemised quote.
Can you tile the full pool interior, or just the waterline?
Both. We tile waterline bands, feature mosaics and complete pool interiors. Tell us what you’re after and we’ll advise on the best approach for your pool.
What tiles are best for a swimming pool?
Glass and ceramic mosaics are the classic choice — durable, colour-fast and beautiful under water. The key is that everything is pool-rated and installed with the correct sealing and grouting systems.
Do you tile new pools and re-tile existing ones?
Both — we work on new pool builds alongside your pool builder, and re-tile or repair existing pools where the structure allows. We’ll assess it honestly at the quote stage.
Is your pool tiling guaranteed?
Yes — our work is backed by a 10-year workmanship guarantee, we use trusted pool-grade materials installed to New Zealand standards, and we’re fully insured.
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Get a Free Pool Tiling Quote
Tell us about your pool — new build or re-tile, waterline or full interior — and we’ll come back with a free, no-obligation quote and honest advice.