How do they match: Glaziers

  • Cut and attach mounting strips, metal or wood moldings, rubber gaskets, or metal clips to surfaces in preparation for mirror installation.
  • Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.
  • Cut, assemble, fit, or attach metal-framed glass enclosures for showers, bathtubs, display cases, skylights, solariums, or other structures.
  • Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.
  • Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
  • Measure, cut, fit, and press anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spray glass with tinting solution to prevent light glare.
  • Pack spaces between moldings and glass with glazing compounds and trim excess material with glazing knives.
  • Prepare glass for cutting by resting it on rack edges or against cutting tables and brushing thin layer of oil along cutting lines or dipping cutting tools in oil.
  • Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
  • Score glass with cutters' wheels, breaking off excess glass by hand or with notched tools.

  • Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
  • Cut glass.
  • Cut metal components for installation.
  • Cut wood components for installation.
  • Trim excess material from installations.
  • Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
  • Apply adhesives to construction materials.
  • Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction.
  • Mark reference points on construction materials.
  • Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
  • Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
  • Select construction materials.
  • Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.