Bisazza mosaic shower-room in Christchurch

By Colin Barber

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Project by
Colin Barber
Location
Richmond, Canterbury
Year of completion
2024
Project cost
$0 - $0.25m

The client / owner of a 60s house in Christchurch undertook a comprehensive remodel, part of which was to make the very tired bathroom into a classic modern feel large shower-room. She was set on the classic mosaic look and had seen this green/white grading by Bisazza at Midas Tiles

We were contacted after there were some frustrating feedback from builders and tilers not used to or interested in the mosaic material desired. This work is always down to the fine details, and the quality of fixing of mosaic.

I gave a more in-depth explanation of what was needed and eventually the mosaic was ordered from Italy - It is a made to order product - and the other items all through Midas were arranged; Wedi board for the background of mosaic sections and the pre-formed shower base plus under-tile heating.

The mosaic took a while to reach the shores of NZ but once here the works went well and the end result was a success for the client and has had many praises from those who have seen it so far.

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Products used in
Bisazza mosaic shower-room in Christchurch

Bisazza VTC 20.50
Bisazza VTC 20.50
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Bisazza Custom Blend Mosaic Tile
Bisazza Custom Blend Mosaic Tile
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Bisazza Custom Glass Mosiac Interior Tiles
Bisazza Custom Glass Mosiac Interior Tiles
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Bisazza mosaic shower-room in Christchurch

Colin Barber
Colin Barber
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Colin is a specialist tiler of great experience. He hs been trading as Colin Barber Tiling Co since 1988 in London UK, and now based in Christchurch NZ.

Colin has worked as tiler-contractor on many architectural projects and high value residential works, notable among them restoration work at Buckingham Palace and master bathrooms for Sting, Kate Moss, Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Bloomberg and Simon Cowell. 

He was the tile contractor for TileMile project in Clerkenwell Design Week which won a London Design Week Gold award in 2014.

He has been in demand for his quality of work with tiles for 3 + decades, and is experienced with every type of tile material and format - mosaics especially. 

He has been a member of the UK Tile Association - the umbrella body representing the UK tile trade and industry - since 2000, and is designated a 'master tiler'.

He has done international work for clients in Paris, St. Tropez, Marbella, The Highlands of Scotland, New York, and now of course New Zealand.

 In moving to New Zealand in 2019 with his Christchurch born wife - the photographer Fiona Fletcher, he brings with him 30 plus years of  tiling experience as tiler and contractor, much of it on first-class projects.

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