Skill

lay tiles

Firmly place the tiles on a surface prepared with adhesive. Adjust their position to so they are flush and evenly spaced. Take care not to disturb the surface. Insert spacers in the joints. When working vertically with heavy tiles, place a supporting piece of timber to prevent slippage if called for. Remove any excess adhesive from the face of the tile.

Alternative Names

wall tilinglaying of tilesplace tilestilingstick tilestile placementfloor tilingtile stickingplacing tilestile layingsticking tiles

Essential for these occupations

lay tiles is listed as an essential skill for 1 occupation(s).

Optional for these occupations

lay tiles is a useful but optional skill for 2 occupation(s).

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Quick Facts

TypeSkill
ClassificationESCO
DigitalNo
GreenNo
Essential for1 occupations
Optional for2 occupations
Total occupations3
Alt names11

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