Tilesetting

Apply hard tile, marble, and wood tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and roof decks.

Tasks

• Align and straighten tile using levels, squares and straightedges.
• Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.
• Apply mortar or thinset to tile back, position the tile and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
• Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets.
• Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
• Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
• Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
• Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
• Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs.