Tile and Stone Setters
Tile and stone setters are responsible for installing tiles and stone on
floors, walls, and other surfaces.
Tile and stone setters require highly technical skills to work on a
variety of surfaces, including ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite, and
other natural stones. Their work involves a variety of
geoscience-related tasks, including:
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Creating a demand for the extraction of resources, which are located
and sourced by workers in the geosciences.
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Calculating angles and measurements to lay out the tile pattern,
ensuring that materials are used efficiently.
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Knowing the properties of mortars and adhesives to set the tiles or
stone in various locations.
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Restoring damaged tiles or stonework in historic buildings to reduce
the need for more natural resources to be used.
Read more about this occupation on O*NET OnLine at www.onetonline.org/link/summary/47-2044.00
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