Examines plans to identify project requirements, measures and marks surfaces, and lays out work Prepares wall and floor surfaces by removing old tiles, grout and adhesive, filling holes and cracks, and cleaning surfaces Applies waterproofing systems Uses tile-cutting tools to cut and shape tiles to fit around edges, corners, fittings and pipes Spreads adhesive onto prepared surfaces and tiles, sets tiles into position, and ensures they are correctly aligned and spaced Installs and secures tiles, and applies grout and polish to tiled surfaces Checks existing tiles for damage, and repairs or replaces them as required May lay floors of granolithic, terrazzo, cement or similar composition May lay coloured tiles in patterns to create mosaics