Wall and Floor Tiling
A wall and floor tiler applies a variety of ceramic tiles to walls and floor surfaces. Wall & Floor Tilers could fix tiles in a number of locations such as; kitchens, bathrooms, shops, hotels, restaurants, car showrooms, churches, swimming pools, spa areas. Tilers need to be skilled at setting out, preparing the surface to be tiled, and cutting tiles to a certain size or shape with hand-cutters or bench-mounted tools. Once tiles have been fixed to a surface, they require grouting and polishing to complete the work.
Competition Overview
This competition has been designed to reflect the role of a wall and floor tiler and the standards that are expected within the construction industry. At the competition you will have to demonstrate the following skills:
Interpretation of drawings and specifications to include plans, elevations, sections and enlarged details
- All necessary preparations to the wall and/or floor surfaces.
- Measuring, calculating, marking and cutting tiles.
- Fixing decorative tiling to face of plasterboard and/or plywood.
- Knowledge of geometrical processes is an important aspect.
- Jointing and grouting.
- Health and safety is an important element and competitors will be assessed throughout the competition to ensure compliance with safe working procedures.
- Keeping the work area clean and tidy.
- Working in a safe environment.
Competition Brief
Download the Wall and Floor Tiling Competition Brief for more details on what's involved (coming soon).
Register
Register for the Wall and Floor Tiling WorldSkills Competition.