Tatami Base Installer
たたみしたじとりつけこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who installs floor framing and subfloor materials before tatami mats are laid, creating a smooth and stable tatami base.
Description
The tatami base installer is a specialist who constructs the floor subfloor in the stage before the tatami craftsman lays the mats. At the work site, they confirm the slope and damage of the existing floor and perform leveling using a spirit level or laser line marker. They process and install joists and plywood to precise dimensions, and use moisture-proof sheets and soundproofing materials together to improve floor performance. After construction, they re-inspect flatness and dimensional accuracy, ensuring a condition that makes it easy for the tatami craftsman to work.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to artisan shortages from an aging population, and to increase with the expansion of the housing renovation market.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Methodical / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Work / Direct to/from Site / Full-Time / Indoor Site Work
Career Path
Apprentice Tatami Base Worker → Independent Contractor → Interior Finisher → Site Supervisor (Interior) → Independence and Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Hardware Installation / Leveling / Reading Architectural Drawings / Soundproofing Material Installation Knowledge / Wood Processing Skills
Recommended Skills
Building Materials Knowledge / CAD (Basic) / On-Site Surveying and Marking / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because smoothness of the tatami surface and dimensional accuracy are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is carrying of heavy materials and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is routine and requires little creativity. |
Related Jobs
- Carpenter
- Interior Finisher
- Tatami Craftsman