Plan tiling

Description

Plan the position of the tiling on the surface. Mark straight and flush lines to determine the position of the tiles. Decide on the spacing between the tiles. If tiles have to be cut to size, avoid small slivers as they may be hard or nearly impossible to cut, depending on type of tile and equipment used.

Alternative labels

planning for tiling
prepare for tiling
setting out tiling
planning tiling
preparation for tiling
planning of tiling
tiling planning
set out tiling

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Plan tiling is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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. Tile fitters may also take on creative and artistic projects, with some laying mosaics.
Tiling supervisor: Tiling supervisors monitor tile fitting operations. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

Optional skill

Plan tiling is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Plan tiling – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022