Townhouse Courtyard Tiling
Larger-format courtyard tiles with proper fall checks, sized to Parrearra's townhouse layouts and quoted with a committee-ready scope.
Best for: townhouse owners and body corporates.
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Jerry and the Tile Makers
Outdoor Tiles in Parrearra
Outdoor Tiles in Parrearra
Parrearra is an island suburb (ringed by the Mooloolah River and two canals, and known locally as Kawana Island) where more than four in ten homes are apartments or townhouses, so outdoor tiles Parrearra work is usually approved by a committee before it's approved by an owner. We supply and lay the outdoor tiles Parrearra owners and body corporates ask for: porcelain courtyard tiles, pool deck tiles rated for bare feet, and patio repairs that blend in rather than stand out. Every quote itemises preparation, waterproofing and supply in writing, which is what most committees need to sign off before work starts.
Outdoor Tiles in Parrearra and Nearby Suburbs
Planning outdoor tiling beyond Kawana Island? Start with the suburbs nearby.
Jerry and the Tile MakersUnit 2-5 Premier Circuit, Warana QLD 4575
Parrearra's canals were built mainly for flood mitigation rather than marina access, which shapes how property here is laid out: many homes and complexes sit close to a canal edge with a shared courtyard or pool deck rather than a private jetty. That's reflected in the outdoor tiles Parrearra enquiries we get most: shared pool decks that need a written program a committee can approve, and courtyards that flood in heavy rain because of how the original drainage was set out.
Because outdoor tiles Parrearra work is so often a shared-area job, we quote in writing by default; see our design and install process for how that works.
Why choose us in Parrearra
Owners and committees choose us for outdoor tiles Parrearra work because we're used to quoting for a body corporate rather than a single homeowner: a written, itemised scope that a committee can review and approve, not a verbal estimate. With apartments and townhouses making up a large share of Parrearra's housing, outdoor tiles Parrearra jobs also tend to be shared spaces, where matching an existing common-area tile matters as much as the installation itself.
Scopes a committee can approve
We put preparation, waterproofing, supply and labour in writing, in the format most body corporates need before signing off.
Licensed for tiling and waterproofing
QBCC licence 15083457 covers both trades, which matters most on ground-floor courtyards sitting over living space.
Repairs that blend in
Because our tiles come from our own showroom, we can keep a record of the range and batch used, which helps when a shared area needs a later match.
Bare-feet safety
We specify non-slip outdoor tiles to Standards Australia HB 198 recommendations for pool surrounds and walkways used barefoot.
A local, family-run business
Owned by Glenda Pelleri and run from Warana, with Parrearra jobs handled by our own tilers, not subcontractors.
Outdoor tiling services for Parrearra homes and complexes
Shared Pool Deck Renewal
Pool deck tiles rated for wet bare feet, with coping finished to a safe edge and a written program a committee can schedule around.
Best for: complexes with a shared pool deck.
See our pool tilingCanal-Side Patios & Alfresco Areas
Mid-tone, textured porcelain pavers graded to fall away from the house, suited to Parrearra's canal-edge outdoor areas.
Best for: canal-frontage homes and units.
Explore our outdoor tile rangeRegrouting & Tile Repairs
Cutting out a failed section, checking the base, then regrouting or re-laying with matching tiles rather than an obvious patch.
Best for: common areas needing a repair that blends in.
Book an inspectionStone-Look & Natural Stone Finishes
Travertine and other natural stone, sealed for coastal conditions, alongside a stone-look porcelain alternative for lower upkeep.
Best for: owners choosing between natural stone and porcelain.
View our stone tile rangeDesign, Supply & Install
Design, tile supply and installation handled in-house, with a single written scope covering the whole job for an owner or committee.
Best for: full courtyard or shared pool-deck renewals.
Learn more about design & installNot sure which service you need? Talk to us on 07 5437 8582
How Parrearra's canals and housing mix affect outdoor tiling
- 4,661residentsSource: ABS 2021 Census, Parrearra (SAL32280)
- 26.4%of occupied homes are apartmentsSource: ABS 2021 Census
- 18.2%are townhouses or semi-detachedSource: ABS 2021 Census
Local context
Parrearra is an island suburb, ringed by the Mooloolah River and the Parrearra and Wyuna canals; locals generally call it Kawana Island. The name was proposed by developer Alfred Grant in 1967, reportedly meaning "a length of river," with the area named a town on 1 September 1967 and formally redesignated a suburb in 1989. The canals were built mainly for flood mitigation, which shaped how closely housing sits to the water.
Common challenges
More than four in ten Parrearra homes are apartments or townhouses, so outdoor tiles Parrearra enquiries are disproportionately about shared spaces (pool decks, courtyards and common walkways) rather than a single private backyard. The flood-mitigation canal design also means some ground-floor courtyards sit low relative to the surrounding land.
Why it matters
A courtyard that floods in heavy rain isn't just an inconvenience in a shared complex; it can affect neighbouring units and common property, which is why outdoor tiles Parrearra committees typically want drainage addressed as part of any retiling, not left for later.
Our approach
We check fall and drainage before quoting on any shared courtyard, recommend a grated strip drain where the original design falls short, and specify non-slip tiles rated for barefoot use on every shared pool deck.
Courtyard and shared-area tile problems in Parrearra
The courtyard floods during heavy rain
Original drainage designed for the site's canal-side flood-mitigation layout, which can leave ground-floor courtyards with minimal fall.
Standing water after rain can track into adjoining units or common areas, not just the one courtyard.
We re-grade the fall during re-tiling and add a grated strip drain at the lowest point where the original design falls short.
Pool deck tiles have lifted in summer heat
Missing or failed movement joints that would otherwise absorb thermal expansion around a shared pool deck.
Lifted tiles around a shared pool are a trip hazard for every resident using the area, not just one household.
We lift and re-bed the affected section, installing movement joints in line with AS 3958.1 guidance.
Repaired tiles don't match the rest of the common area
A previous repair used a close-but-not-exact tile, or the original range has since been discontinued.
A visible patch in a shared area is the kind of thing a body corporate fields complaints about.
We source the closest current match from our showroom, and where we originally supplied the tile, check our own batch record first.
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FAQ
Outdoor tiles in Parrearra: Frequently Asked Questions
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Request an Itemised QuoteCan you provide a quote our body corporate can approve?
Yes, every quote itemises preparation, waterproofing and supply in writing, which is the format most committees need to review and approve shared-area work before it's scheduled.
Can you match tiles that have been discontinued?
We try to source the closest current equivalent first. Where we originally supplied the tile from our own showroom, we can check our batch record, which sometimes makes an exact match possible even on an older job.
Our courtyard sits low. How do you handle drainage?
We check the existing fall on site before quoting. On Parrearra's canal-side blocks this is common enough that we build a drainage assessment into every courtyard quote, with a grated strip drain recommended where needed.
What slip rating is right for a shared pool deck?
Standards Australia's HB 198 guide recommends a wet-barefoot classification suited to pool surrounds, with steps into the pool needing a higher class again. We specify to that standard rather than using one tile for the whole area.
Can new tiles go over the old ones?
Sometimes, if the existing tiles are flat, sound and well-bonded; we check this on site rather than assuming either way, because getting it wrong on a shared area is a bigger problem than on a single home.
About Parrearra
Parrearra was named a town on 1 September 1967, after developer Alfred Grant proposed the name, reportedly meaning "a length of river", and formally became a suburb in 1989. The canals that ring what locals call Kawana Island were built mainly for flood mitigation rather than for marina access, which still shapes how closely the suburb's apartments and townhouses sit to the water today. We don't have an office in Parrearra; our team measures and quotes on site, from the Warana showroom nearby.
Jerry and the Tilemakers Sunshine Coast
| Business | Jerry and the Tilemakers Sunshine Coast |
|---|---|
| Phone | (07) 5437 8582 · 1300 232 145 |
| sales@jtmsc.com.au | |
| Address | Unit 2/5 Premier Circuit, Warana QLD 4575 (off Kawana Way) |
| Hours | Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Saturday: 8:30am to 1:00pm Sunday and public holidays: Closed |
| Profiles | Google Business Profile · Facebook · Instagram |
| Licence | QBCC 15083457 · ABN 74 538 010 155 |
Sources: ABS 2021 Census, Parrearra (SAL32280); Wikipedia; Sunshine Coast Council Heritage, Kawana Island.
Jerry and the Tile MakersUnit 2-5 Premier Circuit, Warana QLD 4575