Meet Marko — Croatian Master Tiler in Auckland
Old-world craftsmanship, brought to Auckland homes — one precise, watertight job at a time.
Tarara Tiling is a family-owned Auckland business built by husband-and-wife team Marko and Valentina. Marko is a Croatian master tiler with 15 years of experience — the kind of tradesman who treats tiling as a craft, not just a job. Valentina looks after everything around it: your quote, your schedule and your questions, so the whole experience is as tidy as the finish.
European Craftsmanship, Brought to Auckland
Marko learned to tile in Croatia, where the trade is treated as an art passed down with patience and pride. Fifteen years on, that same standard goes into every Auckland bathroom, kitchen and pool he touches — clean lines, flawless grout, and the discipline to get the hidden work right before anyone sees the tiles.
He founded Tarara Tiling in 2021 to bring that craftsmanship to Auckland homeowners, designers and builders who care about the difference between “tiled” and tiled properly.
A Family-Owned Auckland Tiling Company
We’re not a franchise or a big crew stretched across a dozen jobs. Tarara Tiling is Marko on the tools and Valentina running the office — a small, careful team that takes on work it can give full attention to. That means you deal with the people who actually do the job, from your first message to the final walkthrough.
What We Stand For
Precision
Measured, cut and set by hand; the details are the whole point.
Tidiness
Protected floors, clean sites and a spotless hand-over. We treat your home like ours.
Honest communication
Clear quotes, realistic timelines and straight advice, even when it’s not what sells.
Certifications & Trusted Partners
- PS3 Producer Statement author — approved to certify wet-area waterproofing to the NZ Building Code.
- Certified installer — ARDEX, Mapei and Surtec systems.
- Member — TANZ (Tile Association of New Zealand), the Tile Council, and Site Safe.
- Fully insured — public liability insurance on every job.
- Guaranteed — workmanship guarantee, plus manufacturer warranties on eligible systems.
What Auckland Homeowners Say
Rated 5.0 on Google (21 reviews)
“Marko and his team are truly fantastic … they really care about what they do and carry out incredibly precise workmanship. Marko is 100% passionate about his craft and it shows. They are courteous, caring and their technique is second to none.” — Kirsty V., interior designer
“I had built a 5-unit development at which Marko did all the tiling in the kitchens and bathrooms. As well as doing a professional job he was very easy and flexible to work with, and accommodated any changes I wanted. I will definitely be using him on my next job.” — Robert J.
Let’s talk about your project
Whether it’s a single bathroom or a whole development, we’d love to hear about it. Get a free, no-obligation quote and honest advice from the people who’ll actually do the work.