WALL TILER

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Wall Tiler

specializes in

installing ceramic, porcelain, glass, marble, and stone tiles exclusively on vertical surfaces like walls, splashbacks, and partitions

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Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation:
Inspect, clean, and level wall surfaces; remove old tiles or wallpaper, and apply waterproofing membranes or cement backer boards.

Layout Planning:
Measure wall spaces, read design plans, and mark geometric guidelines to ensure patterns are centered and balanced.

Cutting & Shaping:
Use manual rail cutters, wet diamond saws, and tile nippers to precisely cut tiles around switches, sockets, corners, and plumbing fixtures.

Adhesive Application:
Mix and spread the correct type of tile mortar or adhesive onto walls using a notched trowel.

Tile Installation:
Set tiles firmly into the adhesive, using plastic spacers to maintain uniform joint widths and spirit levels to ensure flat vertical alignment.

Grouting & Sealing:
Apply grout to fill the joints between tiles, sponge away the excess, and apply silicone sealant along internal corners and basins.

Requirements & Competencies

Technical Skills:
High precision in measuring, cutting, and handling fragile materials like glass or polished stone.

Physical Fitness:
Capability to work on ladders or scaffolding, maintain an overhead reach, and stand for extended periods.

Attention to Detail:
Ability to spot minor alignment deviations and ensure complex patterns (like herringbone or mosaics) align perfectly.

Qualifications:
Relevant vocational training, a completed apprenticeship, or a trade certification (such as a CSCS card in the UK or local equivalent).