Tilesetters cover interior and exterior walls, floors and ceilings with ceramic, marble and quarry tile, mosaics or terrazzo. They are employed by construction companies and masonry contractors, or they may be self-employed.
Summary Tilesetter near Toronto (ON)
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Description
Skills
- Prepare, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
- Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
- Set tiles in place and apply pressure to affix them to base
- Align and straighten tiles
- Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
Wages
Outlook
Good
The job outlook is good in Toronto RegionRequirements
College or apprenticeship
College education or apprenticeship training usually required
Jobs
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