Tiler - tiler

1. General characteristics of the profession

Tiles the walls of houses, supports of bridges, etc., as well as interiors. Sorts ceramic tiles by size, color, grade. Laying ceramic tiles. To do this, prepares solutions, cleans the surface, cuts the tile in size. It can carry out the laying of carpet ceramics according to a given pattern. Repairs coated surfaces.

2. Requirements for the individual characteristics of a specialist

The tiler must have a good linear eye, accurate visual-motor coordination (at the level of hand movements), a good sense of balance and lack of fear of height are also needed.

3. Medical contraindications

Not recommended for people suffering from diseases: respiratory system (a tendency to catarrhal diseases, chronic pneumonia, etc.); musculoskeletal system (chronic rheumatism, etc., as well as diseases that limit the mobility of the hands) of the cardiovascular system (heart failure, heart defects, etc.); nervous system (fainting, etc.); vestibular disorders.

4. Requirements for training

Must know the types of materials used in the lining; ways of marking and dividing horizontal, vertical and curved surfaces, methods of installing and fixing shaped and straight tiles, rules for repair and replacement of tiles.

5. Related professions

Mosaic paneer, parquet floor painter, plasterer-painter, facade tiler, bricklayer.