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 fitter
    Tile 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 supervisor
    Tiling 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…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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