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Floor Layer and Tile Setter
Occupation Code: 7122
Alternative titles: Floor Covering Contractor, Flooring Installer, Tile Installer, Parquet Layer, Tile Layer
Job description and duties
Floor Layers and Tile Setters lay and finish carpet, wood, vinyl and tiles to walls, floors, and roof decks, both for aesthetic and practical reasons. A Floor Layer and Tile Setter is typically expected to:
• Plan job requirements in order to estimate cost and time required
• Remove existing flooring or wall covering
• Inspect surface to be covered to ensure that
it is firm and dry
• Sweep, scrape, sand or chip dirt and
irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections on the surface to be covered
• Measure the area and cut flooring material to fit around obstructions using a variety of tools
• Assemble flooring according to the design plans
• Place flooring, using different materials such as adhesives, nails or staples
• Trim or remove excess compound, carpet or linoleum
• Apply necessary finishes (e.g. sealants, grouting)
• Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following design and blueprints
• Clean and smooth the surface
• Lay and set mosaic tiles to create an
attractive wall, mural and/or floor designs
• Align and straighten tile using equipment
such as levels and squares
• Budget for projects and order construction
supplies
• Communicate with clients about ideas and
give recommendations on how best to implement their ideas
Work environment
Floor Layers and Tile Setters are typically employed by building contractors, construction companies, turnkey contractors, designers and other businesses that deal with the construction of homes and other buildings in the private sector. Additionally, Floor Layers and Tile Setters may choose to work on a self-employed basis.
Floor Layers and Tile Setters typically work full- time. Working overtime and during weekends may be required in order to meet tight deadlines.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
62
Share of foreigners (2017)
56%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+11%
Median Pay (per annum)
€9,600
Occupational Handbook 2018
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