Wall & Floor Tiler

As a Wall & Floor Tiler, you create beautiful, durable surfaces with precision tiling. You work with ceramic, stone, and specialty tiles across residential and commercial projects, transforming spaces with expert craftsmanship.

Wall & Floor Tilers measure, cut and lay tiles on roofs, walls, floors and other surfaces. They work on bathrooms, kitchens, commercial spaces, and outdoor areas, combining technical skill with an eye for design.

Income Guide

$87,000

Desirable Skills

Attention to detail • Colour vision • Physical fitness • Maths • Problem solving • Manual dexterity

A typical day may involve:

Measure and prepare surfaces for tiling
Install ceramic, stone, and mosaic tiles
Apply grout and sealants for finishing
Work on roofs, walls, and floors
Cut tiles to size using specialised tools
Waterproof wet areas before tiling
Read and interpret plans and specifications
Ensure surfaces are level and properly aligned

Qualifications

Pre-qualification Cert II Construction
Cert III Wall and Floor Tiling

What is involved in my Qualification

4-Year Paid Apprenticeship
Trade School
On the job, hands-on experience on construction sites

Career Pathways

Lead Tiler
Site Supervisor
Project Manager
Estimator
Business Owner

Further Qualifications

Cert IV Building and Construction
Business Owner (Contractors Licence)
Trainer/Assessor (TAE Qualification)

“A trade isn’t an overnight success story, it’s a journey. If you’re willing to work hard, ask questions, and back yourself, a trade can take you anywhere.”

Born to Build