Southern star rises

Floor surfaces on the new level had to combine hard-wearing utility with a modern, understated look to complement, not detract from, the shopping environments. The new floor finishes also needed to have continuity with the level below.

A + H Tiling supplied and installed all tiles on the upper level. Composite marble tiles and porcelain timber-look planks were used for the central walkways, and a mix of porcelain and ceramic tiles feature in the toilet areas, says director Hooman Sholehpak.

"A job on this scale required tight sequencing and co-ordination with the other subcontractors," says Sholehpak. "The mall is nearly 160m long, and half the new floor was not even built when we began laying the tiles. It required a close focus to achieve an exact, square, straight effect, and we engaged a surveyor to survey the whole site and provide reference points."

In addition, the wall tiling in the toilets and corridors was challenging in that all the horizontal lines had to meet up along all vistas. This was achieved by using laser-beam levelling equipment.

Colourways in off-white and tan give a modern, light feel, with the wood inlays furthering a natural, Southern touch. The colour scheme complements the floors from the earlier 2004 development.

A + H Tiling has more than 20 years' experience in tiling, waterproofing and floor preparation contracts throughout the South Island.

The majority of the company's work involves expansive commercial projects that require a variety of tiling solutions.

For further information, contact A + H Tiling, phone 0274 962 772, email: hooman@ahtiling.co.nz, or visit the website: www.ahtiling.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas