TANZ Best Practice Guide Combo (hard-copy & PDF)

The Complete Guide to Professional Tiling in New Zealand

Raising the Standard for New Zealand Tiling Professionals

Since 1996, the TANZ Best Practice Guide has been the go-to reference for anyone serious about quality tile installation in New Zealand. This fully revised fourth edition represents the latest industry knowledge, incorporating five years of case studies and real-world insights from New Zealand’s premier tile association.

Why This Guide is Essential

Poor preparation leads to poor results, no matter how skilled the tiler. This guide recognises that successful tiling depends on every component working together: framing, substrates, waterproofing, adhesives, grout, and tiles cannot be considered in isolation. One weak link compromises the entire installation.

What’s Inside This 100-Page Professional Resource

Core Construction Principles:

• Performance requirements for tiled finishes
• Substrate materials and proper installation techniques
• Movement management and expansion joint design
• Waterproofing best practices to prevent costly damage

Specialised Applications:

• Internal and external wet area construction
• Tile-over-system installations
• Swimming pool tiling requirements
• Heated floor considerations
• Professional tile sealing methods

Material Selection & Specifications:

• Comprehensive guide to tile types and selection criteria
• Adhesive specifications for different applications
• Grouting techniques and maintenance protocols
• Updated photographs and detailed illustrations throughout

Built for New Zealand Conditions

This isn’t a generic international guide – it’s specifically written for New Zealand’s unique building environment, with direct reference to E3/AS2 building code requirements. Every recommendation is tailored to local climate conditions, construction methods, and regulatory standards.

Who This Guide Serves

• Professional Tilers seeking to elevate their craft
• Designers & Specifiers planning tiled installations
• Waterproofing Applicators ensure proper substrate preparation
• Building Officials require code-compliant installations
• Students learning industry best practices
• Property Owners who want to understand what makes quality work

Your Investment in Professional Excellence

When water damage from poor tiling can cost thousands in repairs, this guide pays for itself with the first job done right. Join the professionals who rely on TANZ’s 25+ years of industry expertise to deliver consistently superior results.

Download immediately after purchase – start implementing best practices on your very next project.