Tilers in South Australia's Far North

Local tiling considerations

• Extreme heat and thermal movement

  Summer temperatures in the Far North regularly pass 40 degrees. Outdoor and sun-exposed tiling needs flexible adhesives and properly placed movement joints, following the guidance in AS 3958.1, so tiles do not lift or crack as they expand and contract.

• Tiling in dugout homes

  Dugouts in Coober Pedy and Andamooka are cut into rock, so walls and floors need a stable, levelled substrate before any tile goes down. Bathrooms and laundries in dugouts still need full waterproofing to AS 3740.

• Bore water and mineral build-up

  Many towns and stations rely on bore, tank or treated groundwater. Hard water leaves mineral deposits on grout and tile surfaces, so we recommend sealed or epoxy grout in showers and laundries and choose finishes that are easy to clean.

• Remote logistics and one-trip planning

  There are few tile suppliers in the region, so every tile, adhesive, membrane and trim has to be ordered, checked and transported before the job starts. We measure carefully and allow for breakages so nothing holds up the work once we are on site.