Floor Covering Installers

Although floor covering installers usually work in the daytime, some work is done at night or on weekends to minimize disruptions, such as work done in offices and stores. The standard workweek is 35 to 40 hours. Installers usually receive overtime for weekend and holiday work. Self-employed installers may work very irregular hours.

Floor covering installation involves fewer hazards than other construction trades. The areas where installers work are usually indoors, well lighted, clean, and comfortable. However, they must have good physical endurance to do the bending, reaching, and stretching that are involved with the job. Installers may suffer knee and back injuries from constantly kneeling as they work and lifting heavy rolls of floor covering. Tile and marble setters often wear dust masks or respirator systems to prevent the inhalation of dust when working in enclosed areas with poor ventilation.