Midwest Tile

Introduction: Color vision: Setting tile often involves determining small color variations. Because tile patterns may include many different colors, tile setters must be able to distinguish between colors and patterns for the best-looking finish. Customer-service skills: Working in customers’ homes is common. Therefore, tile and marble setters must be courteous and considerate of a customer’s property while completing tasks. Detail oriented: Some tile arrangements can be highly detailed and artistic, so workers must ensure that the patterns are properly and accurately arranged. Math skills: Basic math skills are used on every job. Besides measuring the area to be tiled, installers must calculate the number of tiles needed to cover an area. Physical stamina: Tile and marble setters must have the endurance to spend many hours on their feet. When setting tile or marble, installers also may be on their knees for hours at a time. Physical strength: Some marble setters must be strong enough to carry and lift heavy marble countertops into position. I've been doing this line of work for some 35 years and can honestly say I've enjoyed every minute. I've had the privilege of working with some of the best tile setters around, and working for some of the best clients, so I really enjoy my work.