Tiler | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Tilers tile walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops, hotels and restaurants.

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Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
Measure and mark surfaces

Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
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.
Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
Level concrete and allow to dry.
Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.
Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.
Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.
Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.
Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.
Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.

Average salary
29,610 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Tiler

29,610 GBP

Average salary for part-time Tiler

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Salary over time for Tiler

Salary for this role has increased over time

27,632 GBP
26,739 GBP
26,536 GBP
27,572 GBP
28,381 GBP
29,610 GBP
26,413 GBP
28,805 GBP

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Future outlook for Tilers

Balanced outlook

11 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Balanced outlook

55% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Tiler and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

51% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
31% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
17% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

You could take a college course to learn some of the skills needed to do this job. Courses include:

Level 1 Certificate in Wall and Floor Tiling
Level 2 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling
Level 2 Certificate in Wall and Floor Tiling for Property Maintenance

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Tiler.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Tiler. Check that you know:

Computer aided design CAD software

Customer relationship management CRM software Salesforce software

Data base user interface and query software Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor

Office suite software Microsoft Office

Project management software Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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