Preview Questions Tile Setter | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the minimum curing time for thinset mortar before grouting?

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24 hours

48 hours

12 hours

4 hours

Question 2: What surface preparation step is critical when tiling on an existing tile floor?

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Roughen the surface with a grinding tool

Install new backer board

Apply a bonding primer over the old tiles

Remove all grout and clean the surface thoroughly

Question 3: When preparing a floor for tiling, what is the maximum allowable level deviation in a 10-foot section?

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1/4 inch

1/16 inch

3/8 inch

1/8 inch

Question 4: When creating a tile pattern with multiple tiles of various shapes, what is the first step in the process?

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Pre-lay the pattern without mortar to check fit

Begin by laying the smallest tile first

Develop a grid layout for alignment

Sort the tiles by size and shape

Question 5: What is the ideal tile layout when working with large-format tiles to avoid installation issues?

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Ensure that all tiles are installed in the same direction

Install from one corner and work outward

Start from the center and adjust as necessary

Install tiles from the center in a diamond shape

Question 6: What is the minimum recommended thickness for setting mortar under a tile floor?

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1/8 inch (3 mm)

1/2 inch (12 mm)

1/4 inch (6 mm)

3/8 inch (9 mm)