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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-2044.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Tile and Stone Setters

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

What this job is about

Ensure precise installation of tile and stone materials.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Study blueprints and measure surfaces

    Examine blueprints and measure surfaces to determine the amount of material needed.

  2. 2

    Prepare surfaces for tiling

    Attach lath or waterproof paper, or apply a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.

  3. 3

    Mix and apply adhesive

    Mix, apply, and spread mortar or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles.

  4. 4

    Lay and set tiles

    Align and straighten tiles, applying mortar to the back and pressing them into place.

  5. 5

    Finish joints and clean excess grout

    Dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles using a damp sponge.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSalesforce software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Tile and Stone Setters — SAL