Tile Layer

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7 months ago
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Full Time
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Malta
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€22.50K - €25.40K gross / year

Overview

The Tile Layer, also known as a Tile Setter or Tiler, is responsible for installing ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tiles on various surfaces such as floors, walls, and countertops. They play a critical role in construction and renovation projects, ensuring the precise placement and aesthetic appeal of tiled surfaces.


Duties

Surface Preparation:

  • Prepare surfaces for tile installation by cleaning, leveling, and applying substrate materials such as mortar or cement backer board.
  • Ensure that surfaces are smooth, dry, and free of debris or contaminants to facilitate proper tile adhesion and alignment.

Tile Layout and Design:

  • Interpret blueprints, drawings, or specifications to determine tile layout, patterns, and design features.
  • Plan and mark layout lines, tile placement, and cut lines to achieve desired aesthetics and ensure proper fit.

Tile Installation:

  • Apply adhesive or mortar to surfaces using trowels, ensuring even coverage and appropriate consistency.
  • Set tiles in place according to layout lines, using spacers to maintain uniform spacing and alignment between tiles.
  • Cut tiles to fit around obstacles, corners, or edges using tile saws, nippers, or other cutting tools as needed.

Grouting and Finishing:

  • Fill grout joints between tiles with grout, ensuring complete coverage and smooth, uniform joints.
  • Remove excess grout and clean tile surfaces to achieve a clean, polished finish.
  • Apply sealant or protective coatings to tiled surfaces to enhance durability, prevent staining, and facilitate maintenance.

Quality Control and Inspection:

  • Inspect completed tile installations for quality, accuracy, and adherence to design specifications.
  • Make any necessary adjustments or corrections to ensure a professional finish and meet client expectations.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or apprenticeship in tile setting or a related field preferred.
  • Proven experience as a tile layer or tiler, with proficiency in ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tile installation techniques.
  • Knowledge of tile materials, adhesives, grouts, and sealants, as well as industry standards and best practices for tile installation.
  • Physical strength and stamina to lift and handle heavy tiles, work in various positions and environments, and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Attention to detail, precision, and craftsmanship to achieve accurate tile placement, alignment, and finishes according to design specifications.

The Tile Layer position requires a skilled and experienced individual who can effectively interpret designs, install tiles with precision, and ensure the quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal of tiled surfaces in construction and renovation projects.

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