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  4. Floor layers and tile setters

Floor layers and tile setters

Floor layers and tile setters install, maintain and repair flooring, and cover floors, walls and other surfaces with tiles or mosaic panels for decorative or other purposes.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Floor layers and tile setters - from $5,462 to $8,810 per month - 2026.
  • A Floor layers and tile setters typically earns between $5,462 and $8,288 gross per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between $5,564 and $8,498 per month for a working week of 38 hours.

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  • Floor layer carpet, linoleum or cork
  • Tile setter, tile layer
  • Marble setter
  • Mosaic cutter-setter
  • Floor layer parquetry or wood

Job Responsibilities

  • Preparing floor areas for covering with a variety of materials
  • Assembling carpet, tiles or other materials and laying them on floors according to design and other specifications
  • Preparing wall areas for covering with tiles or other materials for decorative or other purposes such as acoustic insulation
  • Setting tiles and constructing and laying mosaic panels to walls, floors and other surfaces

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  • Floor layer carpet, linoleum or cork
  • Tile setter, tile layer
  • Marble setter
  • Mosaic cutter-setter
  • Floor layer parquetry or wood

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