Hard Skills
AdvancedMosaic Design and LayoutThe process of planning and arranging small pieces of tile, glass, or stone to create intricate patterns, motifs, or artistic images on surfaces.
IntermediateSurface PreparationAssessing, cleaning, leveling, and priming floors or walls to ensure a stable and adhesive-ready base for tile installation.
ExpertPrecision Cutting and Nipper UseThe ability to use manual nippers, wet saws, and grinders to shape small tile fragments into precise shapes for intricate mosaics.
IntermediateMortar and Adhesive ApplicationKnowledge of mixing and applying various bonding agents such as thin-set or epoxy to secure tiles to substrates.