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Tile and Terrazzo are finish trades. This means that they are some of the last parts of a construction projects to be completed. Setting tile and terrazzo involves making sure the surfaces are properly prepared, including walls, floors, showers, tub surrounds, countertops, stairs and sometimes the exterior of structures. Tile and terrazzo can be installed in homes or commercial structures. This trade involves meticulous installation of ceramic, marble and granite tiles. The work is done by hand and requires a high attention to detail. Designs are often creative and visually appealing. Terrazzo is similar to tile in that it is a finish, but instead of tiles, the decorative surface could be made of sand, cement, pigment or marble chips.

Drywall finishers seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboards, mix sealing compound, press paper tape over joints to embed tape into compound and seal joints, or tape joints using mechanical applicators that spread compound and embed tape in one operation. They sand rough spots after compound dries, fill cracks and holes in walls, and may apply texturing compound and primer to walls and ceilings preparatory to final finishing, using brushes, roller, or spray gun. They may countersink nails or screws below the surface of walls prior to applying sealing compound, using a hammer or a screwdriver.

Carpenters build or remodel almost every kind of structure, including houses and commercial buildings, bridges, churches, factories, and highways. They work with power and hand tools to build wood framing for houses, roofs, stairs, decks, and sheaths, and forms for concrete. Carpenters install doors, windows, and handrails, build cabinets, and counter tops. Carpenters perform interior and exterior finish work. They read blueprints, measure accurately, and calculate dimensions.