1. Calculate tile and stone quantities for basic projects
2. Estimate manpower requirements for jobs
3. Calculate tile and stone quantities for special shapes and applications
4. Calculate setting material quantities for tile and stone
5. Calculate grout quantities for tile and stone
6. Calculate placement, location and cuts for the installation of accessory materials
7. Use blueprints and specifications to determine calculations
8. Solve problems related to rounding off numbers
9. Properly measure capacity and mass
10. Properly measure lengths
11. Use fractions in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
12. Convert between fractions and decimals
13. Solve ratio and proportion problems
14. Calculate the percentage value of a number
15. Calculate the percentage value of one number relative to another
16. Calculate perimeters and circumferences
17. Calculate hypotenuse using Pythagorean & Theorem (3-4-5 method)
18. Use formulas to calculate the areas of various shapes
19. Calculate volumes of various shapes

1. Interpret schedules and specifications
2. Interpret elevation changes
3. Interpret section views
4. Interpret floor plans
5. Interpret symbols & notations
6. Interpret scaling & dimensions
7. Interpret and sketch details
8. Interpret plot plans
9. Follows supervisor’s directions
10. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
11. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of measuring tools
2. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of layout tools
3. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of tile cutters, nippers, and rubbing stones
4. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of chisels and hammers
5. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of trowels and floats
6. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of mortar and grout mixings tools
7. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of utility knives
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of tile and stone saws
2. Determine the proper saw blade required for cut
3. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of grinders
4. Determine the proper grinding stone / wheel required for project
5. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of polishers
6. Determine the proper polishing wheel for project
7. Demonstrates how to properly change blades, stones, wheels, and polishers
8. Demonstrates proper techniques for drilling of tile, stone, glass
9. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Checks electrical cords and equipment before use
2. Keeps hand tools in good repair
3. Demonstrates proper maintenance of power actuated equipment
4. Keeps power tools clean and in good order
5. Checks for required guards and other safety features on power equipment
6. Stores tools properly
7. Other tools and equipment maintenance as required

1. Inspects laser and/or level for accuracy prior to use
2. Properly sets up laser for use
3. Transfer elevations correctly
4. Mark vertical and horizontal lines correctly using level
5. Mark vertical and horizontal lines correctly using laser
6. Turn angles for large projects
7. Cleans laser/and or level after use
8. Follows supervisor’s directions
9. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
10. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Wears safety glasses when required
2. Wears gloves / long sleeves when required
3. Identifies potential hazards prior to beginning work
4. Reports potential hazards when noticed
5. Follows processes and procedures as required
6. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
7. Uses guards on equipment
8. Wears required PPE
9. Reviews SDS sheets prior to working with hazardous materials
10. Uses ramps, ladders, and lifts correctly and safely
11. Wears eye protection when needed
12. Wears appropriate hearing apparatus when needed
13. Wears appropriate breathing apparatus when needed
14. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Received and understands scaffolding systems and structures training
2. Understands scaffold components and materials
3. Wears proper safety equipment when using scaffolds
4. Properly erects scaffolds
5. Braces scaffold correctly
6. Safely dismantles scaffolds
7. Instructs users of scaffold of how to work safely on equipment
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Measures and marks materials correctly
2. Selects appropriate tool(s) for application
3. Makes cuts accurately
4. Trims material as needed
5. Uses proper PPE for the project
6. Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
7. Follows supervisor’s directions
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required
9. Measures and marks materials correctly
10. Selects appropriate equipment for application
11. Makes cuts accurately
12. Uses proper PPE for the project
13. Follows safety rules and requirements associated with this section
14. Follows supervisor’s directions
15. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Selects proper tools as required for the job
2. Selects proper mortar types to be mixed as specified  
3. Maintains proper consistency as required
4. Re-tempers as permitted
5. Follows supervisor’s directions
6. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
7. Follows other processes and procedures as required
8. Identifies equipment to be used
9. Performs necessary maintenance  
10. Cleans equipment
11. Follows supervisor’s directions
12. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
13. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Provides clean, dry, secure area
2. Provides storage area close to installation area  
3. Maintains clean and orderly storage area
4. Stores materials so that labels are visible
5. Stages materials according to work flow
6. Monitors material inventory and reports to supervisor
7. Follows supervisor’s directions
8. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
9. Follows other processes and procedures as required
10. Handles material responsibility, using appropriate material handling equipment
11. Identifies any hazardous or perishable materials
12. Stores material as per manufacturer recommendations
13. At the direction of the mechanic stages materials according to: Work flow Time requirements Where needed
14. Maintains adequate inventory at installation site
15. Reports missing or damaged materials to supervisor
16. Coordinates scheduling material movement with on-site equipment
17. Blends, sorts, and mixes materials as required
18. Follows supervisor’s directions
19. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
20. Follows other processes and procedures as required
21. Gathers unused material, organizes, and re-stocks as appropriate
22. Separates recyclable materials and disposes of according to job-site requirements
23. Identifies and disposes of hazardous materials according to state and local regulations
24. Gathers remaining waste and spoilage and disposes of it in an appropriate manner
25. Identifies and secures materials to be returned to the shop
26. Follows supervisor’s directions
27. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
28. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Inspects integrity of substrate
2. Identifies repairs needed to substrate
3. Ensures substrate is a bondable surface
4. If substrate repair needed, determines best method to repair substrate
5. If slope is required, determines substrate has proper slope
6. Identifies locations for expansion and movement joints
7. Properly prepare surface for tile installation
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Scraps, sweeps and cleans wall
2. Checks for sound substrate. Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs
3. Checks for within tolerance per specs: Straight, Flat, and Plumb
4. Checks for painters’ overspray and correct substrate material
5. Verifies finish heights
6. Verify placement, size and shape of accessories and fixtures
7. Maintains uniform joint width and height
8. Performs final clean as necessary per manufacturer’s specs
9. Identify any lighting related placement issues
10. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
11. Follows supervisor’s directions
12. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
13. Follows other processes and procedures as required
14. Gathers necessary tools and materials
15. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs  
16. Corrects defects in substrate/framing
17. Verifies corrections by other trades
18. Applies vapor/moisture barrier as required by specs
19. Follows supervisor’s directions
20. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
21. Follows other processes and procedures as required
22. Gathers necessary tools and materials
23. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs  
24. Corrects defects in framing
25. Verifies corrections by other trades
26. Applies vapor/moisture barrier
27. Applies lath reinforcing
28. Applies scratch coat per specs
29. Applies mortar bed (float coat) per specs
30. Follows supervisor’s directions
31. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
32. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Scrapes, sweeps, and cleans work surface
2. Checks for sound substrate:  Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs Properly bonded underlayments If containments are present, address per specs
3. Checks for tolerance per specs and corrects as necessary: Straight, Flat and Level
4. Checks for movement in joints: If present, verifies location and treats per specs
5. Follows supervisor’s directions
6. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
7. Follows other processes and procedures as required
8. Gathers necessary tools and materials
9. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material of the specs  
10. Corrects and defects in substrate
11. Verifies corrections by other trades
12. Follows supervisor’s directions
13. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
14. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Scrapes, sweeps, and cleans work surface
2. Checks for sound substrate:  Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs Properly bonded underlayments If containments are present, address per specs
3. Checks for tolerance per specs and corrects as necessary: Straight, Flat and Level
4. Checks for movement in joints: If present, verifies location and treats per specs
5. Follows supervisor’s directions
6. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
7. Follows other processes and procedures as required
8. Gathers necessary tools and materials
9. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material of the specs
10. Corrects and defects in substrate
11. Verifies corrections by other trades
12. Dampens substrate
13. Applies cementitious bond coat
14. Applies dry pack mortar to wet bond coat
15. Follows supervisor’s directions
16. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
17. Follows other processes and procedures as required
18. Gathers necessary tools and materials
19. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material of the specs
20. Corrects and defects in substrate
21. Verifies corrections by other trades
22. Applies appropriate cleavage membrane
23. Installs wire reinforcing as required
24. Applies dry pack mortar per specs
25. Follows supervisor’s directions
26. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
27. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Scrapes, sweeps, and cleans surfaces to be tiled
2. Check for sound substrate:   Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs Checks for tolerance per specs Straight, Plumb and Flat Verifies corrections by other trades
3. Verifies finish heights and opening widths
4. Verifies placement, size and shape of accessories and fixtures
5. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
6. Identifies any lighting related placement issues
7. Follows supervisor’s directions
8. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
9. Follows other processes and procedures as required
10. Gathers necessary tools and materials
11. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
12. Corrects any defects in framing
13. Verifies corrections by other trades
14. Applies vapor/moisture barrier
15. Applies lath reinforcing
16. Applies scratch coat per specs
17. Applies mortar bed (float coat) per specs
18. Follows supervisor’s directions
19. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
20. Follows other processes and procedures as required
21. Gathers necessary tools and materials
22. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
23. Corrects any defects in framing
24. Verifies corrections by other trades
25. Apply vapor/moisture barrier if or as necessary
26. Apply lath reinforcing if or as necessary
27. Apply scratch/bond coat as necessary per specs
28. Apply mortar bed (float coat) per specs
29. Follows supervisor’s directions
30. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
31. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Scrapes, cleans ceilings
2. Checks for sound substrate
3. Checks for within tolerance per specs: Straight, Flat, and Level or Pitched
4. Checks for painters’ overspray and that correct substrate material was used
5. Verifies finish heights
6. Verify placement, size and shape of accessories and fixtures
7. Identifies any lighting related placement issues
8. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
9. Follows supervisor’s directions
10. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
11. Follows other processes and procedures as required
12. Gathers necessary tools and materials
13. Protect other finishes
14. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs such as flat or pitch
15. Corrects any defects in the framing
16. Verify corrections by other trades
17. Apply vapor/moisture barrier
18. Apply lath reinforcing
19. Apply scratch coat per specs
20. Apply mortar bed (float coat) per specs
21. Follows supervisor’s directions
22. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
23. Follows other processes and procedures as required
24. Gathers necessary tools and materials
25. Protect other finishes
26. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs such as flat or pitch
27. Corrects any defects in the framing
28. Verify corrections by other trades
29. Apply vapor/moisture barrier
30. Apply lath reinforcing
31. Apply scratch coat per specs
32. Apply mortar bed (float coat) per specs
33. Follows supervisor’s directions
34. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
35. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Gathers necessary tools and materials
2. Protect other finishes
3. Identifies tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
4. Installs vapor/moisture barrier to counter and backsplash per specs
5. Installs wire reinforcing to counter and backsplash per specs
6. Installs punched metal strip or suitable substrate per specs
7. Sets sink in mortar
8. Applies wall mortar to backsplash and counter perimeter per specs
9. Applies dry pack mortar to remainder of countertops
10. Follows supervisor’s directions
11. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
12. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Scrapes, sweeps, cleans area as required
2. Checks for sound substrate
3. Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs
4. Checks for tolerances per specs: Straight Flat Plumb and level
5. Checks for painters’ overspray and confirms correct substrate material was used
6. Verifies finish heights
7. Verifies placement, size, shape of accessories/fixtures
8. Identifies any lighting related placement issues
9. Verifies slope to drain requirement
10. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
11. Follows other processes and procedures as required
12. Gather necessary tools and equipment
13. Identify tolerances necessary for the materials per specs
14. Correct any defects in framing
15. Check for proper placement of plumbing
16. Verifies corrections by other trades
17. Inspects drain system, adjusts as necessary
18. Dampens substrate
19. Applies cementitious bond coat
20. Applies dry pack mortar to pre sloped specs
21. Allows to cure as necessary
22. Applies waterproofing per specs
23. Protects weep holes
24. Applies wire reinforced mortar bed and slope per specs
25. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
26. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Gather necessary tools and equipment
2. Identify tolerances necessary for the materials per specs
3. Correct any defects in framing
4. Check for proper placement of plumbing
5. Apply vapor/moisture barrier
6. Verifies corrections by other trades
7. Applies waterproofing per code
8. Apply lath reinforcing as required
9. Apply scratch coat as required
10. Apply mortar bed (float coat) as required
11. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
12. Follows other processes and procedures as required
13. Gather necessary tools and equipment
14. Identify tolerances necessary for the materials per specs
15. Correct any defects in framing
16. Check for proper placement of plumbing
17. Apply vapor/moisture barrier
18. Verifies corrections by other trades
19. Applies waterproofing per code
20. Apply lath reinforcing as necessary
21. Apply scratch coat as required
22. Apply mortar bed (float coat) as required
23. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
24. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Scrapes, sweeps, cleans areas to be tiled
2. Checks for sound substrate  
3. Properly fastened cabinetry and substrate per specs
4. Checks for tolerances per specs: Straight Flat Plumb and level
5. Verify corrections by other trades
6. Verifies finish heights and opening widths
7. Verifies placement, size, shape of accessories/fixtures
8. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
9. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
10. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Gather necessary tools and materials
2. Protect other finishes
3. Identify tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
4. Install and/or correct substrate as necessary
5. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
6. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Gather necessary tools and materials
2. Protect other finishes
3. Identify tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
4. Installs vapor/moisture barrier to counter/backsplash per specs
5. Installs wire reinforcing to counter/backsplash per specs
6. Installs punched metal strip or suitable substrates per specs
7. Sets sink with mortar
8. Applies wall mortar to backsplash and counter perimeters per specs
9. Applies dry pack mortar to remainder of countertops
10. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
11. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Checks for sound substrate  
2. Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs
3. Checks for tolerances per specs: Straight Flat Plumb
4. Verifies finish heights
5. Verifies placement, size, shape of accessories and fixture openings
6. Identifies lighting related placement issues
7. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
8. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
9. Follows other processes and procedures as required
10. Gathers necessary tools and materials
11. Protects other finishes
12. Identify tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
13. Trues framing as necessary to meet installation tolerances
14. Installs and/or corrects substrate/framing as necessary
15. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
16. Follows other processes and procedures as required
17. Installs vapor barrier as required
18. Installs backer board with fasteners per manufacturer’s specs and local codes
19. Uses fastening spacing required by manufacturer
20. Applies joint treatment per manufacturer’s specs
21. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
22. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Checks for sound substrate
2. Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs
3. Checks for tolerances per specs: Straight Flat Level
4. Verifies finish heights
5. Verifies placement, size, shape of accessories and fixture openings
6. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
7. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required
9. Gathers necessary tools and materials
10. Scrapes, sweeps, cleans
11. Identify tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
12. Trues existing substrate as necessary to meet installation tolerances
13. Protects other finishes
14. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
15. Follows other processes and procedures as required
16. Installs vapor barrier as required
17. Trowels thin set to embed backer board per manufacturer
18. Installs backer board with pattern and gap requirements as stated by manufacturer specs
19. Installs backer board with fasteners and adhesives per manufacturer’s specs and local codes
20. Uses fastening spacing required by manufacturer
21. Applies joint treatment per manufacturer’s specs
22. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
23. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Checks for sound substrate  
2. Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs
3. Checks for tolerances per specs: Straight Flat Level
4. Verifies finish heights
5. Verifies placement, size, shape of accessories and fixture openings
6. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
7. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required
9. Gathers necessary tools and materials
10. Scrapes, sweeps, cleans
11. Identify tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
12. Trues existing substrate as necessary to meet installation tolerances
13. Protects other finishes
14. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
15. Follows other processes and procedures as required
16. Trowels primer and/or thin set to embed uncoupling membranes per manufacturer
17. Rolls out uncoupling membrane and presses into place per manufacturer
18. Installs uncoupling membrane with pattern requirements as stated by manufacturer specs
19. Installs seam tape as required by manufacturer
20. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
21. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Scrapes, sweeps, and cleans
2. Checks for sound substrate
3. Properly fastened and sound framing conditions per specs for wood sub-floors
4. Clean, dry, and free of contaminants for concrete floors per specs
5. Checks for tolerances per specs: Straight Flat Level
6. Verifies finish heights
7. Verifies placement, size, shape of accessories and fixture openings
8. Documents and reports any discrepancies to supervisor
9. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
10. Follows other processes and procedures as required
11. Gathers necessary tools and materials
12. Scrapes, sweeps, cleans
13. Identify tolerances necessary for the material per the specs
14. Seals all porous areas that may cause material to escape
15. Protects other finishes
16. Follows supervisor’s directions
17. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
18. Follows other processes and procedures as required
19. Applies primer per manufacturer’s specs
20. Mixes and applies underlayment per manufacturer’s specs
21. True existing substrate as necessary to meet installation tolerances
22. Cleans work area and tools
23. Follows supervisor’s directions
24. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
25. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Knows the difference between natural, calibrated, rectified
2. Knows the ANSI standards for the various types of tile
3. Reads tile boxes for standards and tile specific instructions
4. References ANSI and TCNA Handbook as needed prior to installation
5. Knows where to find lippage, grout joint width, and substrate requirements in ANSI
6. Understands the type of adhesive required based on the usage and type of tile being installed
7. Understands reason for straight trowel method vs swirling
8. Understands coverage requirements
9. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Able to center and balance a room
2. Per ANSI, ensures that not less than ½ tile is used when possible
3. Able to keep pattern running between rooms
4. Utilizes 3,4,5 method or square to check work prior to installation
5. Continues pattern around corners
6. Uses chalk lines or lasers to mark lines for tile layout
7. If creating pattern, gets mock up approved by owner/architect/GC
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Follows proper layout according to plans and specs
2. Establishes plumb and level controls
3. Dampens substrate as necessary (dependent on substrate)
4. Spreads bonding material correctly using correct trowel
5. Installs tile
6. Checks for coverage of thinset/adhesive
7. Adjusts and aligns as necessary
8. Cleans work surface
9. Leaves correct joint spacing
10. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
11. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Understand circumstances that cause damage to tile work
2. Know what to look for and how to repair tile installation
3. Properly remove damaged or loose tile
4. Repair and prepare backings and substrates tile installation
5. Replace tile as required
6. Properly grout and reseal tile as required
7. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
8. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Identify and describe natural stone products
2. Describe types, characteristics and uses for marble
3. Describe types, characteristics and uses for granite
4. Describe types, characteristics and uses for slate
5. Describe types, characteristics and uses for agglomerate tile and slabs
6. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
7. Follows other processes and procedures as required
8. Inspection and preparation of substrates for stone products
9. Install stone, marble and state on horizontal surfaces
10. Install stone, marble and slate on vertical surfaces
11. Polish stone and marble edges and cuts
12. Grout, clean and seat stone projects
13. Install marble, granite and slate for stairs and special projects
14. Follows TCNA Handbook / manufacturer recommendations
15. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
16. Follows other processes and procedures as required
17. Describe the conditions that cause stone and marble to deteriorate, crack and spall
18. Inspect and note stone/marble requiring replacement
19. Remove cracked and spalled stone and marble slabs
20. Repair and prepare backings and substrates for stone and marble
21. Replace stone and marble slabs
22. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
23. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Checks for any residual setting material or foreign matter in the joints or on the surface
2. Checks for any loose, damaged or improperly installed tiles
3. Identifies areas to be grouted
4. Identifies areas to be caulked or left ungrouted
5. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
6. Follows other processes and procedures as required
7. Gathers necessary tools and materials
8. Verifies correct color and type of grout
9. Protects adjacent finished surfaces
10. Cleans any residual setting material or foreign matter
11. Replaces any loose, damaged or improperly installed tiles
12. Identifies and protects proper mixing area
13. Locates potable water source and disposal area
14. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
15. Follows other processes and procedures as required
16. Mixes proper quantity of grout per manufacturer’s specs
17. Uses proper float
18. Works grout thoroughly into joints
19. Cleans excess off tile surface and joints as needed
20. Allows proper set up time per manufacturer’s recommendations
21. Washes excess grout from surface of tile and joints
22. Maintains uniform joint width and height
23. Performs final clean as necessary per manufacturer’s specs
24. Polishes haze from tile surface
25. Cleans tools and work area
26. Properly dispose of grout water
27. Protects grouted work area as required
28. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
29. Follows other processes and procedures as required

1. Checks tile and grouting for any imperfections
2. Determines that installation has properly cured per manufacturer’s recommendations
3. Identifies areas to be cleaned, caulked, and sealed
4. Determines and identifies any contaminants from other trades
5. Verifies that proper ventilation exists
6. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
7. Follows other processes and procedures as required
8. Gathers necessary tools and materials
9. Verifies correct cleaner, caulk, and sealer
10. Protects adjacent finished surfaces
11. Assures areas to be caulked are free of debris and containments
12. Locates potable water source and disposal area
13. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
14. Follows other processes and procedures as required
15. Mixes proper quantity of cleaning materials per manufacturer’s recommendations
16. Uses proper applicator per manufacturer’s recommendations
17. Allows contact time per manufacturer’s recommendations
18. Performs a final clean as necessary per manufacturer’s recommendations
19. Protects finished surfaces as needed
20. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
21. Follows other processes and procedures as required
22. Verifies correct color and material
23. Prime areas to be caulked as required
24. Uses proper applicator per manufacturer’s recommendations
25. Applies caulk using proper tools as needed
26. Allows proper contact time per manufacturer’s recommendations
27. Removes excess caulk from surface of tile
28. Protects finished surfaces as needed
29. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
30. Follows other processes and procedures as required
31. Uses proper applicator per manufacturer’s recommendations
32. Allows proper contact time per manufacturer’s recommendations
33. Removes excess sealer from surface of tile and joints
34. Protects finished work as needed
35. Follows safety rules and requirements appropriate with this section
36. Follows other processes and procedures as required

Orientation to the Job Safety Requirements What is Takes to be a Tile Setter Job Description and Physical Skills

CPR/First Aid Scaffolding Forklift/Elevation Equipment Dust and Silica SDS PPE

Lasers and Levels Making Jigs Lippage Tuning Systems Trowels

Types of Tile Communication Cutting, Finishing, Fitting Assessing Tile Lifting Techniques Proper Staging

Assessing Work of Others Backer Boards Water Tests Coordination with Other Trades Underlayments Crack Isolation Membranes Waterproof Membranes ANSI A108.01 Requirements Substrate Suitability Utilizing Tools to Prepare Substrate Bondable Surfaces Surface Profile

Intro to Adhesives and Thin-Sets ANSI Standards Intro to Tile Standards Differences in Thin-Sets

Center and Balance Room Determining Trim Requirements Radius Layout Patterns Estimating Tile Needed Layouts Mock Ups Miters and Math for Angles

Plans Patterns Specifications Pre-Install Adapting to Change Managing Change Reading Plans and Specs Together Costs Related to Decisions

Reading Handbook Details Interior Floor Methods Bathtub Methods Shower Benches Interior Wall Methods Bathtub/Shower Methods Shower Methods Shower Benches Jambs, Curbs, Knee Walls Stone Installations

Water Theory Curbs Mold and Demolition/Repair Drains Wet Area Repairs Tile/Stone Water Management ADA Requirements

Wall Mud In Floor Heating Mud Setting Stone Stringing & Elevation Changes

Introduction to Grouts Grout Overview Standard Cement Grout Epoxy Grout High Performance Cement Grout Ready to Use Grout Grout Problems & Remedies Grout Clean-Up & Detailing

Movement Joints in Showers Communication of Movement Joints

Gauged Porcelain Tile Stone/Stone Slab Installation Water Jets Rainscreens Site Management Communication: GC/Owner/Architect Glass/Mosaic Installation Elevator Cabs Steam Rooms Exteriors Balconies/Patios/Roof Decks Sealants Production/Goal Setting

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