FLOOR TILER

Roles & Responsibilities

Installs tiles made of ceramic, porcelain, stone, glass, or other materials on floors, walls, ceilings, and surfaces in residential, commercial, or industrial spaces.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Cleaning, leveling, and measuring surfaces to ensure proper alignment and adhesion.
• Layout Planning: Measuring spaces and planning tile layout to minimize cuts and waste.
• Tile Cutting and Shaping: Using tools like tile cutters, grinders, and wet saws to shape tiles for corners, edges, and around fixtures.
• Installation: Applying mortar or adhesive and setting tiles in place with proper spacing.
• Grouting: Filling joints with grout and cleaning excess material.
• Finishing: Sealing tiles and grout (if required) and polishing the surface.
• Repair Work: Removing and replacing damaged or cracked tiles.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and precision
• Good math and measurement skills
• Manual dexterity and physical strength
• Ability to read blueprints or design plans
• Knowledge of different tile materials and adhesives
• Problem-solving and layout creativity

Work Environments

• Residential bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, floors, and backsplashes
• Commercial properties (offices, restaurants, stores)
• Industrial settings (labs, factories, cleanrooms)
• Outdoor spaces (patios, pools, walkways)