ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 241A

Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter

A Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter covers interior and exterior walls, floors with terrazzo, tile and/or marble by preparing, measuring and marking the surface to be covered, mixing and applying mortar, mastic, cement, or other adhesives, using hand tools, laying mosaic tiles and removing and replacing cracked or damaged tiles. Specifically, a Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter:

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RED SEAL TRADENON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter working safely in a representative workplace

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WHY THE WORK MATTERS

Precise preparation and setting turn durable materials into surfaces built for generations.

These setters prepare substrates and install terrazzo, tile, mosaics, natural stone slabs and mechanically anchored stone on floors, walls, exteriors and countertops.

5600 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$68,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Red Seal tradenationally recognized standard

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WHERE THE WORK LIVES

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commercial and institutional interiorsresidential construction and renovationtransit stations and public buildingsexterior façades and plazastile, stone and terrazzo contractors

EVIDENCE BASE

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