Surface Preparation:
Clean, level, and apply waterproofing materials or lath to floors and walls before installation.
Measuring and Planning:
Read blueprints and measure areas to calculate material needs and plan tile layouts.
Cutting and Shaping:
Cut ceramic, stone, marble, or mosaic tiles to fit precise dimensions, corners, and obstacles using hand and power tools.
Installing and Aligning:
Spread adhesives, mortar, or cement beds and set tiles evenly using levels, squares, and straightedges.
Finishing and Grouting:
Apply grout to seal gaps, wipe clean, and polish finished surfaces.
Physical Stamina:
Ability to lift heavy materials, kneel for extended periods, and work in non-climate-controlled or outdoor environments.
Attention to Detail:
Strong manual precision to ensure alignment, levelness, and zero tile breakage.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant construction or renovation experience.
Tool Safety:
Safe operation of tile-cutting machines, wet saws, notched trowels, and leveling instruments.