How a tile / stone setter can use AI, task by task

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Work: [stone, marble, block course]
Layout: [pattern, lines, heights]
Tools: [level, plumb bob, line]

List the setting order, how to check plumb, level and line at each course, and how to correct a unit that's out.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Material: [brick, tile, stone]
Cuts: [describe]

List tools, dust control and steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Material: [mortar, grout]
Surface: [stone, brick]

List timing and tools to remove excess. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Mix: [concrete, mortar]
Area: [size]

List steps and timing. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Work: [brick, stone]
Mortar: [type]

List bed, joint and tooling steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Site: [describe]
What to measure: [areas, placements]

Make a measuring sheet and calculations. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Work: [wall, corner, firebox]
Materials: [brick, block, refractory]

List layout steps, plumb and level checks, mortar joints and curing. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Work: [brick, stone]
Mortar: [type]

List bed, joint and tooling steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Surface: [brickwork, floor]
Product: [sealant, coating]

List prep, coats and cure times. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to level concrete and allow to dry.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Mix: [concrete, mortar]
Area: [size]

List steps and timing. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to cut tile backing to required size, using shears.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Material: [carpet, vinyl]
Room: [layout]

Plan seams and cuts. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Work: [brick, stone]
Mortar: [type]

List bed, joint and tooling steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Material: [brick, mortar, sections]
Tools: [hammers, chipping gun]

List safe removal steps and PPE. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Fixture: [window, trim, hardware]
Location: [describe]

List measuring, anchoring and levelling steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Work: [wall, corner, firebox]
Materials: [brick, block, refractory]

List layout steps, plumb and level checks, mortar joints and curing. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Material: [lath, strips]
Sizes: [describe]

List cutting steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Surface: [painting, brick, artwork]
Contaminants: [dust, soot, accretions]

List cleaning methods and tests. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Adhesive: [type]
Materials: [floor, tile]

List coverage, trowel size and open time from the label. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Work: [wall, corner, firebox]
Materials: [brick, block, refractory]

List layout steps, plumb and level checks, mortar joints and curing. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a tile / stone setter. Part of my job is to brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles, finished side down, onto paper.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, design and mathematics.
Adhesive: [type]
Materials: [floor, tile]

List coverage, trowel size and open time from the label. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.