Tiler

PERFECT IDEAL CONTRACTOR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PERFECT IDEAL CONTRACTOR seeks a skilled tiler to align and lay tiles, following detailed drawings and using precise tools. The role involves measuring surfaces, preparing beds with adhesive, and carefully cutting tiles to fit irregular spaces. You will finish joints and wipe excess grout to achieve a clean, durable tiled finish.

The ideal candidate can work accurately with hand and power cutting tools, use a trowel for bedding, and ensure level placement before grout curing.

Qualifications

• Experience aligning and straightening tiles using levels and straight edges.
• Ability to measure and mark surfaces to tile following drawings.
• Skill in mixing, applying, and spreading adhesives to form tile bedding.
• Capable of cutting and shaping tiles to fit around obstacles and corners.
• Proficient in finishing joints and cleaning grout with a damp sponge.

Responsibilities

• Align and straighten tiles using levels, squares, and straight edges.
• Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled following drawings.
• Mix, apply, and spread adhesives to bed tiles.
• Level the base and position tiles, pressing with a trowel.
• Cut tiles to fit around obstacles and clean joints after setting.

Tools

Tile level & square set

Trowel

Hand cutting tools

Power cutting tools

Damp sponge

Job description

1. 1) Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straight edges.
2. 2) Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following drawing.
3. 3) Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue, or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles.
4. 4) Level the concrete and allow it to dry.
5. 5) Apply mortar to the tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with the trowel handle to affix the tile to the base.
6. 6)Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
7. 7) Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using a damp sponge.