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Ceramics & Tile Laying (Keramiker)
GewO §94 Z.37
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade (Handwerk)
- Qualification: Master exam (Meisterpruefung) or equivalent
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Exam fees: Covered by government since July 2023
- Scope: Tile laying, ceramic work, mosaic, terracotta
- Demand: Strong in bathroom and kitchen renovation sector
What This Trade Covers
- Wall and floor tile installation (ceramic, porcelain, natural stone)
- Bathroom and kitchen tiling including waterproofing
- Mosaic design and artistic ceramic installation
- Terrace and balcony tiling (frost-resistant outdoor work)
- Industrial and commercial floor tiling
- Restoration of historic tile work and ceramic facades
Keramiker vs. Hafner vs. Platten- und Fliesenleger
The Keramiker trade covers tile laying and ceramic work. The Hafner (§94 Z.24)
is the stove builder (Kachelofenbau). In practice, tile layers are often called
Platten- und Fliesenleger, which falls under the Keramiker trade license.
Natural stone work may overlap with the Steinmetzmeister trade.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.