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![Tile Setter](/career-icons/tile-setter.svg)

# Tile and Marble Setter

Install tile, marble, and stone on floors, walls, and countertops. Measure and cut materials, apply adhesive, and grout joints for finished surfaces.

Salary Range

$35,000 – $60,000

per year (10th–90th percentile)

Median Salary

$44,220

per year

Growth Outlook

Average Growth

2024–2034 projected

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### Tasks & Responsibilities

-   Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
-   Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
-   Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
-   Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
-   Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
-   Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
-   Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
-   Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
-   Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
-   Level concrete and allow to dry.
-   Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.
-   Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.
-   Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
-   Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.
-   Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
-   Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
-   Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
-   Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.
-   Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
-   Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
-   Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.
-   Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.
-   Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.
-   Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.

### Work Profile

Physicality

6/10

Training

3/10

Structure

3/10

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