WALL TILER

Job Description & Requirements

1. Planning and Estimation

• Reading Blueprints: Interpreting technical drawings, floor plans, and design specifications to determine layout and material requirements.
• Calculating Materials: Measuring wall surfaces accurately to estimate the quantity of tiles, adhesives, and grout needed.
• Providing Quotes: Estimating labor costs and timelines for clients or project managers.

2. Surface Preparation

• Cleaning and Removal: Removing old tiles, existing grout, or debris and ensuring the substrate is clean and dry.
• Levelling and Repairing: Applying plaster, sand, or cement to fill gaps and cracks, ensuring the surface is perfectly level and even.
• Waterproofing: Applying specialized waterproofing systems, especially in wet areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and around swimming pools

3. Tile Installation

• Laying Out: Marking out reference lines (setting out) to ensure patterns are centered and harmonious.
• Cutting and Shaping: Using hand tools and power cutters to trim tiles to fit around obstacles like pipes, fixtures, and corners.
• Fixing Tiles: Spreading adhesive or mortar and carefully positioning tiles, using spacers to maintain even gaps.
• Quality Checks: Constantly checking alignment and evenness using spirit levels and straightedges

4. Finishing Work

• Grouting: Filling the joints between tiles with grout once the adhesive has set.
• Cleaning and Polishing: Removing excess grout with damp sponges and polishing the tiles for a final finish.
• Sealing: Applying sealants to protect tiles and grout from moisture and staining.

5. Professional and Safety Duties

• Site Maintenance: Keeping the workspace clean, disposing of old materials safely, and maintaining tools.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to workplace health and safety (WHS) regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like knee pads and safety glasses.