Tile Setter

• Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.

• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.

• Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.

• Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.

• Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.

• Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.

• Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.

• Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.

• Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.

• Level concrete and allow to dry.

• Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.

• Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.

• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.

• Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.

• Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.

• Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.

• Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.

• Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.

• Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.

• Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.

• Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.

• Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.

• Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.

• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.

• Ceramic Tile Institute of America

• CFI

• Finishing Trades Institute International

• Home Builders Institute

• International Masonry Institute

• International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL)

• International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

• National Tile Contractors Association

• National Wood Flooring Association

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Flooring installers and tile and stone setters

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