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1.Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
2. Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
3.Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base
4.Align and straighten tiles
.Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
6. Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
7.Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
8.Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall mural and floor designs
9.Build under beds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
10. Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
11.Mix, lay and polish terrace surfaces
12.Install tile strips
Materials Worked With
- Vinyl
- Terrazzo
- Slate
- Mosaic
- Ceramic
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Tilesetter Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
Specific Skills
- Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base
- Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
- Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
- Pack grout into joints and between tiles
- Mix, apply and spread adhesive substances
- Install terrazzo surfaces and polish surfaces by hand or using machines
- Determine best layout of tiles
- Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite
- Cut and fit tiles around obstacles
- Align and straighten tiles
Area Of Specialization
- Terrazzo work
- Marble and granite
- Glass mosaics or murals
- General tilesetting (floors, walls, ceilings, etc.)
- Ceramics
Major Work Area
- Construction
Type of Establishment/Work Setting
- Commercial