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Tile and Stone Setters - 47-2044.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Ceramic Tile Mechanic
Ceramic Tile Setter
Tile and Marble Installer
Tile and Marble Setter
Tile Finisher

Tile Installer
Tile Man
Tile Mason
Tile Mechanic
Tile Setter

SOC Occupation Groups

47-0000	Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-2000	Construction Trades Workers
47-2040	Carpet, Floor, and Tile Installers and Finishers
47-2044.00	Tile and Stone Setters

Related Occupations

47-2021.00	Brickmasons and Blockmasons
47-2022.00	Stonemasons
47-2041.00	Carpet Installers
47-2042.00	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Bright Outlook
47-2043.00	Floor Sanders and Finishers
47-2051.00	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
47-2053.00	Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
47-2081.00	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
47-2161.00	Plasterers and Stucco Masons
47-3011.00	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

Tasks

Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.
Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.
Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles, finished side down, onto paper.
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
Level concrete and allow to dry.
Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.
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.
Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.
Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.
Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.