Verandahs, patios, wash-down areas and pool surrounds for Currimundi's family beach houses between the lake and the surf.
In Currimundi, the day often starts at the lake and ends at the beach, and salt water, sand and wet towels come home with you. The outdoor tiles Currimundi families need have to handle all of it: verandah tiles that do not scratch, non-slip tiles by the pool and a wash-down area that drains properly. We supply and install the lot with our own team from our Warana showroom. Book a free measure and we will recommend outdoor tiles Currimundi beach houses can live with every summer.
Currimundi is the southern end of the Kawana strip, and the suburbs to the north share its beach exposure in different ways. The pages below explain outdoor tiling and pool tiles in each of these neighbouring suburbs. If your family owns more than one property, compare outdoor tiles Currimundi homes suit with what we recommend there. We can plan outdoor tiles Currimundi owners choose alongside a second job.
Jerry and the Tile MakersUnit 2-5 Premier Circuit, Warana QLD 4575
Currimundi is overwhelmingly a suburb of houses: at the 2021 Census, 81.8% of occupied homes were separate houses, and only 1.4% were apartments. Many are low-set beach homes with a verandah at the front and patio tiles out the back. What families usually want is outdoor surfaces that can be hosed off after a day at the water and still look good.
That is the thinking behind the outdoor tiles Currimundi homes get from us. We recommend textured porcelain tiles and stone-look pavers that resist salt and scratching, and check drainage wherever wet gear comes home. Our design and installation team then lays the outdoor tiles Currimundi owners choose, removing old surfaces first.
Currimundi Lake is a saltwater lake beside Currimundi Beach
Beach houses are lived-in homes, not showpieces, and the outdoor areas take the brunt of it. We plan around how your family uses the space: where boards and kayaks get rinsed, where the kids come in from the lake, where the barbecue sits. Then we match each area to a suitable finish and slip rating. Our installers work for us directly, so the advice you get in the showroom is the plan they follow on site. That makes a real difference to how outdoor tiles Currimundi homes carry perform after a few summers.
Wash-down areas, entries and pool surrounds each get a finish suited to their job.
Site measureFully vitrified porcelain tiles do not absorb lake or sea water, so salt has nowhere to crystallise.
≤0.5% water absorptionOur QBCC licence covers wall and floor tiling and the waterproofing that goes with it.
QBCC 15083457We explain when natural stone is worth the upkeep and when porcelain will serve outdoor tiles Currimundi families need better.
Showroom samplesGlenda Pelleri and her team have run our Sunshine Coast showroom since 2009.
Warana showroomThese are the jobs Currimundi families ask for most. Each is priced separately, so outdoor tiles Currimundi homes need can be done in stages around school holidays.
Low-set beach houses often have a concrete verandah with tired or cracked tiles. We remove the old surface, check the slab and lay verandah tiles with a textured finish, including neat step edges, so the front of the house looks fresh and stays safe when wet.
Best for: original low-set homes and renovated beach houses
Browse our outdoor tilesBoards, kayaks, fishing gear and sandy kids all need somewhere to be rinsed. We tile a wash-down area with a proper fall to a waste that can cope with sand, and continue non-slip tiles along the side path so water and grit do not collect.
Best for: active households near the lake and beach
Learn about our installation serviceWe lay pool surrounds in finishes rated for wet bare feet, fit coping with a rounded edge, and fall the deck away from the house. We supply pool tiles and waterline mosaics too, so the whole pool can be refreshed at once.
Best for: family homes with an original pool deck
Explore our pool tile rangeA beach house suits a natural look. Natural stone brings texture and stays cooler underfoot, while stone-look porcelain gives a similar effect without sealing. We lay both, and help you decide based on exposure and how much maintenance you want.
Best for: rear patios and garden entertaining areas
Browse our natural stone collectionThe barbecue wall in a beach-house alfresco sees grease, smoke and salt air together. We supply and fix splashbacks that wipe clean and suit the relaxed style of the beach house, with neat cuts around gas and power outlets, in colours that tie in with outdoor tiles Currimundi alfresco floors already have.
Best for: alfresco kitchens and outdoor barbecue benches
See splashback tiles in CurrimundiNot sure which service you need? Talk to us on 07 5437 8582
Currimundi sits at the southern end of the Kawana coast, around a saltwater lake beside Currimundi Beach, with the Kathleen McArthur Conservation Park to the north of the lake. Of 6,570 residents at the 2021 Census, most live in separate houses, and nearly four in ten homes were owned outright.
Salt water arrives from two directions: from the lake and beach on people and gear, and from onshore wind. Sand is tracked through every entry, and wet towels and gear drip across outdoor pavers on the way to the line. Many homes are older low-set houses whose front verandahs and back patios were tiled decades ago, often with finishes not designed for outdoor use.
When salt water soaks into porous pavers and dries, it can leave crusty residue and gradually break down the surface. Sand scratches soft or glossy glazes, and wash-down water that does not drain properly leaves side paths slippery.
We recommend outdoor tiles Currimundi homes can rinse clean: porcelain that does not absorb salt water, textured finishes that hide sand, and falls that send water to a drain. Where owners love the look of natural stone, we explain sealing and placement. Every quote for outdoor tiles Currimundi properties need starts with a look at the base.
Sources: ABS QuickStats: Currimundi · Wikipedia: Currimundi, Queensland
These problems are typical of lived-in beach houses. Here is what causes them, and how we fix outdoor tiles Currimundi families have been living with.
Older verandahs were often tiled without movement joints, so years of sun heating and cooling the slab have cracked and loosened tiles.
Loose tiles are a trip hazard at the front door and let rain soak into the slab.
Salt water from the lake and sea drips onto porous pavers, soaks in and dries, leaving salt on and just below the surface.
Over time, salt crystallising inside porous materials can cause the surface to flake and pit.
The wash-down spot was never given its own fall and drain, so water runs along the path and pools against the fence or house.
Standing water makes the path slippery, feeds algae and can dampen walls.
Noticed one of these issues? Book an inspection
Currimundi is the southern end of the Kawana strip, and the suburbs to the north share its beach exposure in different ways. The pages below explain outdoor tiling and pool tiles in each of these neighbouring suburbs. If your family owns more than one property, compare outdoor tiles Currimundi homes suit with what we recommend there. We can plan outdoor tiles Currimundi owners choose alongside a second job.
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Still have questions? Call 07 5437 8582
Get a Free QuoteA textured porcelain in a mid tone is usually the best all-rounder. It resists salt, hides sand and stays grippy when wet from rain or bare feet. Match the colour to the house rather than the latest trend, and make sure step edges are clearly visible. We will check the slab for cracks or movement before recommending verandah tiles.
Yes. The key is drainage: a dedicated fall to a waste that can handle sand, so water does not run along the side path. We use non-slip tiles with a flexible grout, and can tile the adjoining wall so it is easy to hose clean. It is one of the most practical upgrades for outdoor tiles Currimundi households use every day.
Salt water does not harm fully vitrified porcelain, because it absorbs almost no water. It can affect porous materials, such as unsealed stone or concrete pavers, where salt crystallises as the surface dries. If you choose natural stone, seal it and rinse it with fresh water regularly. Porcelain is the low-maintenance option for wet zones.
Absolutely. Stone-look, terrazzo-look and timber-look porcelain can all give a relaxed, natural feel without the upkeep of the real thing. Our showroom lets you lay samples next to each other and take some home. Bring a photo of your house, and we will suggest outdoor tiles Currimundi beach houses like yours suit.
Currimundi was named by Queensland Governor Sir Leslie Wilson from the Aboriginal name Garamandah or Girramundi, meaning "place of flying foxes". During World War II, the lake and the beaches north of it were used for defence and artillery practice. Today Nicklin Way crosses the saltwater lake on the Ahern Bridge, and the Kathleen McArthur Conservation Park protects the bushland to the north. The mix of family beach houses, lake and surf is why wet, sandy wear shapes the outdoor tiles Currimundi owners need.
Servicing Currimundi from our Warana showroom, a short drive north. We do not have a Currimundi office; we measure, quote and install outdoor tiles Currimundi homes need on site, from patio tiles to pool surrounds.
| Business | Jerry and the Tilemakers Sunshine Coast |
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| Phone | (07) 5437 8582 · 1300 232 145 |
| sales@jtmsc.com.au | |
| Service base | Servicing Currimundi from our Warana showroom: 5 Premier Cct, Warana QLD 4575 |
| Hours | Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Sunday: Closed Public holidays: Closed |
| Service areas | Warana, Minyama, Buddina, Parrearra, Birtinya, Bokarina, Currimundi, Mountain Creek, Sippy Downs, Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland and the wider Sunshine Coast |
| Website | jerryandthetilemakerssunshinecoast.com.au |
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| Licence | QBCC 15083457 · ABN 74 538 010 155 |
Sources: Wikipedia: Currimundi, Queensland · ABS QuickStats: Currimundi
