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Career Guidance Skills constructing S7.3 - finishing interior or exterior of structures S7.3.1 - applying material to fill gaps in surfaces Fill tile joints
Description
Use grout, silicone paste, mastic or other appropriate material to fill the joints between tiles. Spread the mixture onto the tiles using a padded trowel or float. Make sure the mixture is worked into the joints before removing excess material. Use a diagonal motion to avoid scooping material from the joints. Wash material from the front of the tiles and buff the tiles to finish.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 1 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 2 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Tile fitterTile fitters install tiles onto walls and floors. They cut tiles to the right size and shape, prepare the surface, and put the tiles in place flush and straight.…
Optional for
- Tiling supervisorTiling supervisors monitor tile fitting operations. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems. Other titles The following job titles also refer to tiling super…
Related skills
- Aesthetics
- Cut tiles
- Maintain tile flooring
- Install insulation material
- Mix construction grouts
- Advise on construction materials
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Work in a construction team
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Operate mosaic tools
- Keep records of work progress
- Lay tiles
Last updated on February 18, 2026
