Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Veneer tiles held by nonload-bearing grid – Integral projections on backer
Patent
1991-12-24
1996-11-26
Mai, Lanna
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Veneer tiles held by nonload-bearing grid
Integral projections on backer
52389, E04F 1308
Patent
active
RE0353809
ABSTRACT:
A synthetic plastics or other flexible but substantially inextensible tiling matrix 1 is provided definning an apertured portion 2 formed with openings 3, half-sized openings 5, and quarter-sized openings 4, one surface of the matrix portion 2 being provided with cruciform and rectilinear projections 9 between which tiles can be installed. The matrix 1 is secured to a wall or other surface that is to be tiled by use of an adhesive and the tiles are secured to that wall or other surface and to the matrix portion 2 by a conventional tiling adhesive following which grouting is installed between the regularly spaced apart tiles in a conventional manner. The projections 9 have a projecting extent that is less than the thickness of the tiles so that they will be concealed after grouting has been completed. Edges of each matrix portion 2 are provided with interlocking projections 6 and recesses 7 so that one matrix portion 2 can quickly and accurately be positioned in line relative to others. Projections 8 are provided to assist in alignment relative to the edges of walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces and any guide lines that may be marked thereon. Areas of the matrix 1 that incorporate a lip to finish the free edge of the tiled area and areas thereof that are hingedly interconnected to flank angular corners between walls or other surfaces are both described and illustrated.
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Bagshaw Stanley R.
Rea Philip L.
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