Tile Setter

Lead Tile Setter — Apex Stone & Tile

Denver, CO | November 2023 – Present

• Constructed and waterproofed 45+ custom tile showers using Schluter-Systems, achieving a 100% leak-free test rate and reducing water damage warranty claims by 24% over 2 years.
• Layed and grouted 12,000+ sq. ft. of large-format porcelain tile for commercial lobbies, improving alignment accuracy to within 1/32 inch and completing projects 12% under budget.
• Managed a crew of 3 tile finishers, establishing a substrate preparation checklist that decreased tile lippage callbacks by 38% and optimized daily material preparation time.
• Quantified and ordered tile, thin-set, and grout for 60+ projects, reducing material waste and over-ordering from an average of 15% down to less than 4% through precise layout mapping.

Tile Installer — Summit Masonry & Tile

Boulder, CO | June 2021 – October 2023

• Installed ceramic, glass, and mosaic tile layouts across 80+ residential bathrooms, maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction rating and meeting tight deadlines for custom home builders.
• Prepared substrates by floating mortar beds and self-leveling underlayments for 8,500 sq. ft. of flooring, ensuring level tolerances within 1/8 inch over 10 feet per ANSI standards.
• Executed complex custom layout designs including herringbone and chevron patterns, reducing layout setup time by 15% through utilizing advanced laser alignment tools and spacing systems.
• Operated wet tile saws, grinders, and manual cutters to perform intricate miter cuts and profile edges for 300+ linear feet of stone niche trims, maintaining zero safety incidents.

Tile setting, Stone masonry, Substrate preparation, Mortar bed floating, Waterproofing systems, Schluter-Systems, Large-format tile (LFT), Mosaic installation, Grout application, Epoxy grout, Miter cutting, Blueprint reading, Layout design, TCNA guidelines, ANSI standards, Laser alignment, Estimating, Hand tools, Power tools, Job-site safety

Historic Hotel Lobby Restoration

Role: Lead Tile Setter

Tools: Cement mortar, Large-format marble tile, Laser levels, Epoxy grout

Restored 3,500 sq. ft. of historic marble flooring, aligning intricate patterns within 1/32-inch variance, completing the project 5 days early with zero material wastage.

Luxury Condominium Bathrooms

Role: Tile Setter

Tools: Schluter Ditra, Porcelain tile, Wet saws, Polyurethane sealants

Installed waterproofing and tile for 40 high-end units, optimizing the installation cycle to complete 2 days ahead of schedule per unit and reducing overall cost by 10%.

• Certified Tile Installer (CTI #1842) (2023)
• Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT - Membranes & Large Format Tile) (2024)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Volunteer Work: Constructed tile entryways for community housing initiatives (2022-present)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice