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A tiler's work starts with the substrate. Before laying anything, you check that the screed or wall is flat, dry and sound, apply a levelling compound or a primer, and in showers and wet rooms you put down a waterproofing membrane.

Then you plan the layout so that cuts fall in discreet places, mix the adhesive, comb it on and bed each tile with the right pressure, checking levels as you go. Large-format porcelain tiles, now common in French homes, need double buttering and levelling clips. Cutting around pipes, door frames and corners takes time and a steady hand. Grouting and sealing come last. Tilers work in new housing, bathroom renovations, shops and restaurants, and some specialise in mosaic or natural stone.

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[First name Last name]

Tiler | Bathroom Renovation, Walk-in Showers and Large-Format Tiles

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Tiler with [x] years of floor and wall work in new housing and high-end renovation. Lays large-format porcelain, builds level-access showers with waterproofing systems and handles natural stone, working alone or leading a helper.

Experience

Tiler, [Company], [City]

[month year] to present

  • Renovated [x] bathrooms from removal of old tiles to final silicone joints
  • Built level-access showers with waterproofing membrane, sloped screed and linear drain
  • Laid large-format porcelain tiles in living areas using double buttering and levelling systems
  • Advised clients on tile formats and layout to limit visible cuts
  • Installed natural stone floors in a [type of building], including sealing treatment

Resume headlines

  • Tiler | Bathroom Renovation, Walk-in Showers and Large-Format Tiles
  • Floor and Wall Tiler (CAP Carreleur mosaïste) | New Build and Renovation
  • Tiler and Mosaic Specialist | Natural Stone, Mosaic and Wet Rooms

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

Tiler with a CAP Carreleur mosaïste, trained as an apprentice on bathroom and kitchen renovations. Able to prepare substrates, plan layouts and lay floor and wall tiles cleanly, with a careful approach to waterproofing in wet areas.

Experienced

Tiler with [x] years of floor and wall work in new housing and high-end renovation. Lays large-format porcelain, builds level-access showers with waterproofing systems and handles natural stone, working alone or leading a helper.

Career change

Former [previous job] who retrained as a tiler through an adult vocational course. Brings precision, patience and a good eye for layout, with a placement on bathroom renovations in [City].

Tips

  • Name the formats and materials you lay: large porcelain, natural stone, mosaic, cement tiles.
  • Highlight waterproofing and walk-in shower experience, which is what most renovation clients ask for.
  • Add a few photos of finished bathrooms or floors through a portfolio link.
  • Say whether you work in new build, renovation or both, as the pace is very different.
  • Mention any manufacturer training on waterproofing or adhesive systems.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Writing 'tiling' with no detail on materials or formats.
  • Leaving out substrate preparation, which employers see as the real skill.
  • Claiming walk-in shower experience without knowing the waterproofing steps.
  • Forgetting to say if you have your own tools and vehicle.

Working as a tiler in France

Search for carreleur, carreleur mosaïste, carreleur faïenceur or poseur de carrelage. The trade is not regulated, but employers recognise the CAP Carreleur mosaïste, the Brevet Professionnel of the same name and the Compagnons du Devoir training. Work is expected to follow French technical standards (DTU) for adhesives and floor coverings, and showers use waterproofing systems approved for use under tiles. Tiling defects in wet areas can be covered by the contractor's ten-year liability (garantie décennale), so companies are careful about waterproofing. Bathroom renovations, often combined with accessible walk-in showers for older owners, are a steady source of work alongside new-build sites.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I mention mosaic work separately?

Yes. Mosaic and decorative work is a specialist skill that some French employers look for, especially for pools, spas and high-end bathrooms. Give it its own line and mention one project, rather than mixing it with general floor tiling.

Is experience in a tile showroom useful?

It can help if you move into tiling, because you know products, adhesives and client expectations. Present it briefly and focus your CV on the hands-on experience you have gained since, such as a placement or a training course.

How do I show that I work cleanly?

Through specific details: protecting adjacent surfaces, removing grout residue the same day, leaving the bathroom usable at night in an occupied home. These are things renovation companies ask about because their reputation depends on clients' reviews.

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