C-54 – Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor

A ceramic and mosaic tile contractor prepares surfaces as necessary and installs glazed wall, ceramic, mosaic, quarry, paver, faience, glass mosaic and stone tiles; thin tile that resembles full brick, natural or simulated stone slabs for bathtubs, showers and horizontal surfaces inside of buildings, or any tile units set in the traditional or innovative tile methods, excluding hollow or structural partition tile.

The Tile (C-54) Examination is divided into five major sections. These sections are:

1. Estimating and Planning (14%)

• Blueprints, specifications, and estimating
• Onsite evaluation, planning, and calculation of materials
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements

2. Substrate Preparation (30%)

• Demolition and site protection
• Water proofing
• Crack isolation and expansion joints
• Lath, wire, and other reinforcements
• Mortar installation
• Backer boards

3. Tile Installation (31%)

• Layout
• Setting procedures
• Grouting procedures
• Sealing
• Finished product protection

4. Stone Slab Fabrication and Installation (11%)

• Customer education
• Job site measurements
• Slab fabrication
• Slab installation

5. Safety (14%)

• Job site safety
• Personal safety
• Equipment safety

*Percentages are approximate*