# Tile and Stone Setters > Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks. - Code: 47-2044.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 47-2044) - Family: [Construction & Extraction](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-47), one of its 65 occupations - Tasks: 25 tasks (19 core and 6 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/47-2044.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/47-2044.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges. Core task · Task 2848 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 2. Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge. Core task · Task 2851 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 3. Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools. Core task · Task 2850 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 4. Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern. Core task · Task 2849 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 5. Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed. Core task · Task 2853 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 6. Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed. Core task · Task 2859 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 7. Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints. Core task · Task 2855 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 8. Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs. Core task · Task 2864 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 9. Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base. Core task · Task 2852 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 10. Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints. Core task · Task 2869 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 11. Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant. Core task · Task 2871 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 12. Level concrete and allow to dry. Core task · Task 2856 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 13. Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips. Core task · Task 2867 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 14. Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools. Core task · Task 2861 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 15. Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen. Core task · Task 2858 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 16. Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile. Core task · Task 2866 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 17. Cut tile backing to required size, using shears. Core task · Task 2862 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2023 18. Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully. Core task · Task 2863 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 19. Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units. Core task · Task 2860 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 20. Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader. Supplemental task · Task 2870 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 21. Assist customers in selection of tile and grout. Supplemental task · Task 2865 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 22. Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project. Supplemental task · Task 2854 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 23. Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles, finished side down, onto paper. Supplemental task · Task 2872 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 24. Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications. Supplemental task · Task 2868 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023 25. Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets. 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