How do they match: Tile and Stone Setters

  • Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
  • Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
  • Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
  • Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
  • Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
  • Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.
  • 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.
  • Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
  • Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.