The duties of a waterproofer and tiler include a wide range of wet-room and tiling work in both new-build and renovation projects. Work areas include bathrooms, toilets, saunas, utility rooms, kitchens, and other interior and exterior spaces requiring tiling.
The duties include:
Reviewing construction drawings and work instructions
Protecting the work area and inspecting the condition of the substrate
Removing old tiles, waterproofing membranes, and other surface materials when necessary
Cleaning, sanding, levelling, and straightening wall and floor surfaces
Checking floor slopes and correcting them when necessary
Applying primers and preparing surfaces
Waterproofing wet rooms in accordance with the system manufacturers instructions
Carefully sealing corners, penetrations, joints, and floor drains
Measuring, planning, setting out, and installing wall and floor tiles
Cutting, drilling, and fitting tiles
Preparing and applying tile adhesive
Grouting tiled surfaces and applying silicone sealant
Epoxy grouting and other specialist grouting when required
Cleaning, finishing, and protecting completed surfaces
The work involves handling various types of tiles, including ceramic tiles, clinker tiles, mosaics, and natural-stone tiles. The employee must be able to use the materials, machinery, tools, and equipment required for waterproofing and tiling work.
The position requires care, precision, high-quality workmanship, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The employee must be able to read construction drawings, take the necessary measurements, follow site schedules, and comply with material manufacturers installation instructions.