Tile and Stone Setters
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
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Salary Information
Tile and Stone Setters: $52,240 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Align masonry materials. | General |
| Determine construction project layouts. | General |
| Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials. | General |
| Remove excess materials from finished construction projects. | General |
| Install masonry materials. | General |
| Apply adhesives to construction materials. | General |
| Apply mortar. | General |
| Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities. | General |
| Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures. | General |
| Estimate construction project costs. | General |
| Estimate construction project labor requirements. | General |
| Measure work site dimensions. | General |
| Mark reference points on construction materials. | General |
| Estimate materials requirements for projects. | General |
| Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools. | General |
| Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials. | General |
| Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. | General |
| Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas. | General |
| Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | General |
| Cut metal components for installation. | General |
| Select construction materials. | General |
| Order construction or extraction materials or equipment. | General |
| Apply sealants or other protective coatings. | General |
| Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | Maintenance |
| Install building fixtures. | Development |
| Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| EasyCAD Iris 2D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro | Project management software |
| Microsoft operating system | Operating system software |
| TileGem | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Certification for Tile Installers - Large Format tile | International Masonry Institute | Not Available |
| Advanced Certification for Tile Installers - Membranes | International Masonry Institute | Not Available |
| Advanced Certification for Tile Installers - Mud Work | International Masonry Institute | Not Available |
| Advanced Certification for Tile Installers - Showers | International Masonry Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installation Manager - Flooring | FCICA | Not Available |
| Structural Masonry Special Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |