Tile setter

A tile setter installs ceramic, stone, and porcelain tile on floors, walls, countertops, and other surfaces. They prepare and level surfaces, plan layouts, cut tiles to fit edges and corners, set them in adhesive with even spacing, and grout and seal the finished work to be watertight and attractive.

The work combines physical effort with precision and an eye for pattern and alignment, since uneven or poorly cut tile is immediately obvious. Tile setters work for flooring and construction contractors in homes and commercial spaces.

The job suits patient, detail-oriented people who enjoy hands-on work and the satisfaction of a clean, precise, finished installation.