Description
Firmly place the tiles on a surface prepared with adhesive. Adjust their position to so they are flush and evenly spaced. Take care not to disturb the surface. Insert spacers in the joints. When working vertically with heavy tiles, place a supporting piece of timber to prevent slippage if called for. Remove any excess adhesive from the face of the tile.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 1 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 3 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…
- Building construction workerBuilding construction workers prepare and maintain building construction activities on construction sites. They perform preparation and clean-up work in order to assist specialised…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026