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Wall and Floor Tiler

OFO Code: 642201

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
642201
Occupation
Wall and Floor Tiler
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6422 · Floor Layers and Tile Setters

Official description
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.

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Tiling Contractor, Tile Installer / Layer / Setter, Ceramic / Mosaic / Slate / Stone tiler

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

2. Demand status

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