Tiler
The duties of a waterproofer and tiler include a wide range of wet-room and tiling work in both new-build and renovation projects. Work areas include bathrooms, toilets, saunas, utility rooms, kitchens, and other interior and exterior spaces requiring tiling.
The duties include:
- Reviewing construction drawings and work instructions
- Protecting the work area and inspecting the condition of the substrate
- Removing old tiles, waterproofing membranes, and other surface materials when necessary
- Cleaning, sanding, levelling, and straightening wall and floor surfaces
- Checking floor slopes and correcting them when necessary
- Applying primers and preparing surfaces
- Waterproofing wet rooms in accordance with the system manufacturers instructions
- Carefully sealing corners, penetrations, joints, and floor drains
- Measuring, planning, setting out, and installing wall and floor tiles
- Cutting, drilling, and fitting tiles
- Preparing and applying tile adhesive
- Grouting tiled surfaces and applying silicone sealant
- Epoxy grouting and other specialist grouting when required
- Cleaning, finishing, and protecting completed surfaces
The work involves handling various types of tiles, including ceramic tiles, clinker tiles, mosaics, and natural-stone tiles. The employee must be able to use the materials, machinery, tools, and equipment required for waterproofing and tiling work.
The position requires care, precision, high-quality workmanship, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The employee must be able to read construction drawings, take the necessary measurements, follow site schedules, and comply with material manufacturers installation instructions.