Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. read jenna's report on becoming a tile setter and correctly fill in the missing information relating to the job requirements. a tile setter prepares an area for tile before measuring the space. then, that person will cut the tile and arrange it in a design before applying grout or mortar as an adhesive. to become a tile setter, i would need to complete or attend a technical school. it would be best to gain experience while studying mathematics, safety procedures, and building code requirements. if i'm going to be a successful tile setter, it's important to develop the skills and abilities necessary to do the work, such as an eye for detail, , customer service skills, and physical strength.