Wall and Floor Tilers

Tasks and responsibilities

Examining plans, measuring, and marking surfaces and laying out work

Preparing wall and floor surfaces by removing old tiles, grout and adhesive, filling holes and cracks, and cleaning surfaces

Spreading adhesive onto prepared surfaces and tiles, and setting tiles in position

Using tile-cutting tools to cut and shape tiles needed for edges and corners, and around objects such as fittings and pipes

Ensuring tiles are correctly aligned and spaced

Grouting tiles, and cleaning and removing excess grout

Applying waterproofing systems

May lay floors of granolithic, terrazzo, cement or similar composition

May lay coloured tiles in patterns to create mosaics

Requirements

Minimum experience as a Wall and Floor Tiler for 3-5 years

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV

Benefits