Mason
Work with brick, stone, and concrete to build facades and walkways.
Tile Setter
Apply tiles to walls, floors, ceilings, and promenade roof decks. Also known as Ceramic Tile Installer, Ceramic Tile Mechanic See More
Applies tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and promenade roof decks, following design specifications: Examines blueprints, measures and marks surfaces to be covered, and lays out work. Measures and cuts metal lath to size for walls and ceilings with tin snips. Tacks lath to wall and ceiling surfaces with staple gun or hammer. Spreads plaster base over lath with trowel and levels plaster to specified thickness, using screed. Spreads concrete on subfloor with trowel and levels it with screed. Spreads mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck, using serrated spreader to form base for promenade tile. Cuts and shapes tile with tile cutters and biters. Positions tile and taps it with trowel handle to affix tile to plaster or adhesive base. May be designated according to type of work done as Roof-Promenade-Tile Setter.
Personality Traits
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Tile Setter make?
Nationally: $22,000 – $69,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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