Tile and Stone Setters apply hard tile, marble, and wood tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and roof decks.
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- Tile and Stone Setters
- Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled following blueprints
- Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners using hand and power cutting tools
- 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
- Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern
- Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite, or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units
- Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges
- Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles using damp sponge
- Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.6%
Job Openings 34
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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