US20090133360A1 - Tiling Apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
A tile having a front face for displaying and an underside for securing to a tile support surface, the underside having a closed path seal wall extending backwards. The seal wall is configured to provide a seal between the tile and a tile support surface to prevent substance ingress interior of the closed path of the seal wall. A tile having a seal wall also configured to provide a seal between the tile and a second like tile. A tile having an underside that presents a tile coupling configured to communicate with a tile support coupling to provide a first releasable coupling arrangement. A tile support board having a rear face for securing to a support surface and a front face providing a tile support surface and presenting a tile support coupling, such that the tile may be releasably coupled to the tile support board.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to tiling apparatus, in particular to tiling apparatus comprising a tile having a seal wall, a tile support board, and coupling means to releasably couple the tile to the tile support board.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- A first method of tiling a surface, such as an interior wall, involves ensuring the surface to be tiled is suitably clean and flat. A starting point on the surface is then selected and tiles adhered to the surface in a pattern radial from the starting point. Tiles are aligned in a spaced apart arrangement providing gaps between neighbouring tiles into which grout, sealant or other filler is applied. A variety of different tools or aids may be utilised, for example a tile cutter may be used to trim tiles when accommodating obstructions or tiling around recesses, and tile spacers may be used to ensure uniform grouting gaps. This method requires a degree of skill to produce an array of tiles that is securely bonded and aesthetically pleasing.
- A tiling system is disclosed in United Kingdom Patent No. GB 2 368 855. The tiling system comprises a support matrix and tiles that are removably locatable on the matrix. The support matrix defines an array of aperture and tiles are secured to the matrix by means of projections configured to engage with the apertures. A tile removal tool may be provided.
- According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a Tiling apparatus comprising: a tile support board having a rear face for securing to a support surface and a front face providing a tile support surface, and a tile having a front face for displaying and an underside for securing to a tile support surface, the underside of said tile having a closed path seal wall extending backwards and configured to prevent substance ingress interior of the closed path of the seal wall; wherein: the underside of said tile has a peripheral groove having opposing inside walls and a base wall and said seal wall has a first profile along an inside wall of said peripheral groove; the front face of said tile support board has a plurality of projections having an outer surface having a second profile, and said first profile and said second profile are arranged to releasably couple with a positive mechanical fit.
- In a preferred embodiment, the seal wall is configured to provide a seal between the tile and a second like tile.
- In a preferred embodiment the tile has: a rectangular shape with four edges only, and a thickness provided by a perimeter side wall extending backwards from the front face; the seal wall extends along the underside of the tile interior of the perimeter side wall from a first edge of the tile around a first corner to a second different edge of the tile, adjacent the first edge, to provide a first pair of adjacent edges of the tile with a seal underhang providing a tile overhang, and the seal wall widens from the underside of the tile to the exterior of the perimeter side wall and extends from a third different edge of the tile, adjacent the second edge, around a second corner to a fourth different edge of the tile, adjacent the first edge, to provide a second different pair of adjacent edges of the tile with a seal overhang, whereby one corner of the tile has a full seal underhang and the diagonally opposite corner of the tile has a full seal overhang. Preferably, the seal overhang of the second pair of adjacent edges extends upwards along the exterior of the perimeter side wall to a depth that is greater than the mathematical result of subtracting the depth of the tile overhang along the first pair of adjacent edges from the overall depth of the tile, and the seal overhang is compressible.
- In a preferred embodiment, the seal wall is fabricated from a first material, the projections of the tile support board are fabricated from a second material, and one of the first material and second material is more flexible than the other of the first material and second material.
- In a preferred embodiment, the front face of the tile support board has a cell wall extending forwards and interior of which is a recessed cell, and the tile is arranged to be coupled to the tile support board such that the seal wall of the tile encircles the cell wall of the tile support board. Preferably, the front face of the tile support board has a plurality of cell walls extending forwards and interior of which is a recessed cell, such that the tile support board has a plurality of cells, and the tile has a recessed tile sector interior of the peripheral groove, defining an inner peripheral groove wall that has discontinuities located to accommodate pairs of opposed corners of cell walls such that the tile is arranged to be coupled to the tile support board such that the seal wall of the tile encircles a plurality of cells of the tile support board.
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FIG. 1 shows a wall having a pattern of tiles adhered thereto; -
FIG. 2 shows a tile having a seal wall extending from the underside of the tile; -
FIGS. 3A and 3B show features of the tile ofFIG. 2 in further detail; -
FIG. 4 shows a tile and a tile support board to which the tile is arranged to be releasably coupled; -
FIGS. 5A , 5B and 5C show features of the tile ofFIG. 4 in further detail; -
FIGS. 6A and 6B show features of the tile support board ofFIG. 4 in further detail; -
FIGS. 7A , 7B, 7C and 7D illustrate the operation of the releasable coupling arrangement of the tile and tile support board ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the tile ofFIG. 4 coupled to the tile support board ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 9 shows features of the tile support board ofFIG. 4 in further detail; -
FIG. 10 shows a plurality of like tile support boards connected together to form a larger tile support board; -
FIG. 11 shows a plurality of tiles coupled to the tile support board ofFIG. 10 ; -
FIG. 12 illustrates a seal between neighbouring tiles of the arrangement shown inFIG. 11 ; -
FIGS. 13A and 13B show the tile support board ofFIG. 4 and an edging strip; -
FIGS. 14A and 14B illustrate an accessory tile and accessory removably connectable to the accessory tile; -
FIG. 15 shows the interior of a kitchen. - A tiled wall is shown in
FIG. 1 . Tiles, such astile 101, are arranged in a regular pattern uponwall 102. A number of the tiles are to be removed, by a building operative 103, and replaced with a new tile, such astile 104. - In accordance with conventional practice, the tiles to be removed were previously adhered directly to the
wall 102. Removing one of these tiles involves comprising the tile away from the wall, typically using a tool, until the adhesive bond between the tile and wall breaks. This action may undesirably damage the tile being removed and/or neighbouring tiles. Often, following removal of a tile, a rough patch of cured adhesive is left behind that needs to be leveled off before a replacement tile or other finish can be provided in that area. The condition of the wall may also have been adversely affected by factors such as the ambient humidity and temperature, and impact damage sustained by the tiled wall. - Thus, stripping a wall of tiles and preparing the wall for different decoration can be an untidy and drawn-out task.
- In addition, when applying the tiles onto a substrate surface, attention is often given to achieving an aesthetically pleasing finish. For example, strict adherence to a particular design of a pattern of different tiles may be sought or neatness of placement may be desired. Tiles may be aligned with an edge or guide, and orienting tiles with respect to the edge of a wall corner or another tile for example, may involve corrective adjustment of individual tiles when first applied to the base surface. This aspect of tiling is often a tiresome hindrance to efficient completion.
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FIG. 2 . Tile 201 has afront face 202 for displaying and anunderside 203 for securing to a tile support surface. Theunderside 203 of thetile 201 has a closedpath seal wall 204 extending backwards and having anouter side wall 205. Theseal wall 204 forms a loop surrounding an internal zone of theunderside 203 of thetile 201. Theseal wall 204 is configured to provide a seal between thetile 201 and a tile support surface, to prevent substance ingress interior of theouter side wall 205 of theseal wall 204. Thus, the seal wall of the tile serves to inhibit substance ingress interior of the closed path of the seal wall. - The
tile 201 has a thickness provided by aperimeter side wall 206 extending backwards from thefront face 202. -
Tile 201 has a rectangular shape, a square shape, with fouredges - In plan view of the
front face 202 of thetile 201, it looks as thoughseal wall 204 has the same perimeter shape and dimensions as thefront face 202 of thetile 201, but that the relative positions of each are offset Theseal wall 204 is positioned relative to thefront face 202 of thetile 201 such that in plan view of thefront face 202 of thetile 201, there is a tile underhang and a tile overhang relative to theseal wall 204. In plan view of theunderside 203 of thetile 201, the tile underhang is seen as a seal overhang relative to the tile, and the tile overhang is seen as a seal underhang relative to the tile. - The terms “overhang” and “underhang” are used as though describing a layer of wares loaded on a pallet. Ideally, the load is flush with the edges of the pallet. The term “overhang” is used where the load protrudes over an edge of the pallet and the term “underhang” is where the load does not extend to an edge of the pallet.
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seal wall 204 extends along theunderside 203 of thetile 201, interior of theperimeter side wall 206, from afirst edge 207 of thetile 201 around afirst corner 211 to a second different edge of thetile 208 adjacent thefirst edge 207. This provides a first pair of adjacent edges of thetile 201 with a seal underhang, or when viewed from the other side a tile overhang. This will be described in further detail with reference toFIGS. 3A , 3B, 5A-5C and 12. - The
seal wall 204 widens from theunderside 203 of thetile 201 to the exterior of theperimeter side wall 206 and extends from a thirddifferent edge 209 of thetile 201, adjacent thesecond edge 208, around asecond corner 212 to a fourthdifferent edge 210 of thetile 201, adjacent thefirst edge 207. This provides a second different pair of adjacent edges of thetile 201 with a seal overhang, or when viewed from the other side a tile underhang. This will also be described in further detail with reference toFIGS. 3A , 3B, 5A-5C and 12. - The
seal wall 204 may be considered to provide afirst corner 211 oftile 201 with a full, or complete, seal underhang, and to provide asecond corner 212 oftile 201, diagonally opposite thefirst corner 211, with a full, or complete, seal overhang. The other diagonally oppositecorners - In an alternative arrangement, the length dimension of the seal overhang and the length dimension of the seal underhang of a tile are equal.
- It is to be appreciated that the front face of a tile may have a decorative profile, texture and/or graphic decoration. The front face of a tile may have one or more recesses into which a functional or decorative component, for example a ceramic or glass decorative tile, may be secured. The additional component may be secured to the tile by means of adhesive or a mechanical fixing.
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tile 201 is shown inFIG. 3A .First edge 209,corner 214,fourth edge 210 and theseal wall 204 are shown in further detail. - It can be seen that the
perimeter side wall 206 of the tile extends backwards from thefront face 202 to provide a thickness to thetile 201. Theperimeter side wall 206 is also shaped to provide aseal support wall 301. Theseal support wall 301 extends backwards from a position interior of the edges of thefront face 202 of thetile 201. - The
seal wall 204 extends along the underside of theseal support wall 301. In this example, the length of theseal wall 204 that provides theseal underhang 302 extends along theseal support wall 301 with the seal wall flush with theperimeter side wall 206 and with a uniform depth. - At the turn of
corner 214 tofourth edge 210, theseal wall 204 extends upwards along the exterior of theperimeter side wall 206. In this example, theseal overhang 303 has a uniform width and depth. - A perspective view of
tile 201 is shown inFIG. 3B .First edge 209,corner 214 andfourth edge 210 and theseal wall 204 are shown in further detail. It can be seen that theseal underhang 302 provides atile overhang 304. Thetile 201 also has anoverall depth 305. In this example, the overall depth comprises thethickness 306 of thetile 201, adepth 307 of theperimeter side wall 206 and adepth 308 of theseal wall 204. - According to
tile 201, the length of theseal wall 204 providing theseal overhang 303 extends upwards of theperimeter side wall 206 to overlap thethickness 306 of thetile 201. This feature will be described in further detail with reference toFIG. 12 . - As previously mentioned the
seal wall 204 of thetile 201 is configured to provide a seal between thetile 201 and a tile support surface to prevent substance ingress interior of the closed path of the seal wall. The seal overhang and seal underhang oftile 201 also provides for a seal between neighbouring liketiles 201 to be formed. Two such tiles are locatable relative to each other such that the seal overhang of a first of the tiles extends under the tile overhang of the second of the tiles to abut against the seal underhang of the second of the tiles to form a seal between the first tile and the second tile. In this example, the seal underhang extends under, and in contact with, the tile overhang. - Thus, the tiles are individual components of a modular tiling system.
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Tile 201 may be secured directly to a base support surface, such as a wall. Such an application would accommodate a tile having a seal wall that takes the shape of a slab, or of a picture frame. The feature to be achieved is that the seal wall encloses an internal zone of the underneath of the tile. The seal wall functions to provide a barrier against substance ingress, in particular, liquid ingress into the enclosed area of the underside of the tile. - Alternatively, a tile may be secured to an intermediate surface, such as a tile support board, which is secured directly to a base support surface, such as a wall.
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FIG. 4 shows a cross-section view of atile 401, having afront face 402 for displaying and anunderside 403 for securing to a tile support surface. The underside of thetile 401 presents tile coupling means, and the tile coupling means are configured to communicate with tile support coupling means to provide a first releasable coupling arrangement. -
FIG. 4 also shows a cross-section view of atile support board 404, which has arear face 405 for securing to a support surface and afront face 406 providing a tile support surface. Therear face 405 oftile support board 404 is continuous to prevent substance ingress from therear face 405 into thetile support board 404, and vice versa. - The
front face 406 of thetile support board 404 presents tile support coupling means, and the tile support coupling means are configured to communicate with tile coupling means to provide a first releasable coupling arrangement. - Thus,
tile 401 is arranged to be releasably coupled to thetile support board 404. The first coupling arrangement provides for a tile to be connected to the tile support board, disconnected and reconnected to the tile support board if desired. A tile may be disengaged from the tile support board and be relocated elsewhere on the tile support board. A tile may be removed from the tile support board and may be replaced by a different tile. This arrangement allows for different patterns and arrays of tiles to be displayed on the tile support board. For example, the effect of a brick wall may be achieved. - The underside of
tile 401 is also provided with aseal wall 407 arranged to provide a seal underhang, providing a tile overhang, as indicated at 408, and arranged to provide a seal overhang, as indicated at 409. - In the example shown in
FIG. 4 ,tile 401 presents aconnection recess 410 and thetile support board 404 presents aconnection projection 411. Theconnection projection 411 of the tile support board is configured to be received within theconnection recess 410 oftile 404, to releasably couple thetile 401 to thetile support board 404 with a positive mechanical fit an interference or friction fit. A positive mechanical fit may provide tactile feedback to a user to indicate entry into and exit from the engaged arrangement, and provides an initial resistance functions to prevent undesired release of a tile from a tile support board. -
Tile 401 is shown in further detail inFIGS. 5A , 5B and 5C. -
FIG. 5A shows theunderside 403 of thetile 401 in further detail. Theunderside 403 of thetile 401 has aperipheral groove 501 having an insideouter wall 502, an insideinner wall 503 opposing the insideouter wall 502, and abase wall 504. - It can be seen that the
seal wall 407 takes the form of a frame. Thetile 401 has a recessedtile sector 505 interior of the peripheral groove, defining an innerperipheral groove wall 506 that has discontinuities, such as those indicated at 507. This feature will be described in further detail with reference toFIGS. 7A-7D . - The
peripheral groove 501 oftile 401 is shown in further detail inFIG. 5B , which illustrates a part of thetile 401 having a seal underhang. It can be seen that theseal wall 407 has a first profile along an inside wall of theperipheral groove 501. - According to the construction of
tile 401, theseal wall 407 is fabricated from a different material to the rest of thetile 401.Tile 401 defines a first outerseal support wall 508, providing the insideouter wall 502, and a second innerseal support wall 509, providing the insideinner wall 503 and the innerperipheral groove wall 506. In an alternative arrangement, theseal support walls seal wall 407. According to the construction oftile 401, the seal wall is fabricated from a first plastic material and the rest of the tile is fabricated from a second plastic material. Preferably, and in this example, both the first material and the second material are waterproof and fireproof. ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) fireproof plastic may be used. The first material may also be more compliant than the second material. The seal wall is preferably fabricated from a rubber or other elastomeric material. - As shown in
FIG. 5B , theseal wall 407 extends along the bottom of the first outerseal support wall 508, upwards inside along the insideouter wall 502 and onto thebase wall 504. According to this example, theseal wall 407 continues downwards along the insideinner wall 503 and extends along the bottom of the second innerseal support wall 509. In an alternative arrangement, this feature is omitted such that theseal wall 407 extends along the bottom of the first outerseal support wall 508 only. - According to the construction of
tile 401, there is a discontinuity in theseal wall 407, dividing the seal on thebase wall 504 of theperipheral groove 501. In an alternative arrangement, theseal wall 407 extends continuously from the insideouter wall 502 along thebase wall 504 onto the insideinner wall 503 of theperipheral groove 501. - According to the construction of
tile 401, theseal wall 407 has a first profile along the insideouter wall 502 of theperipheral groove 501. In this example, the first profile has a substantially “P” shaped cross-section however, an alternative shape may be utilised. Theperipheral groove 501 oftile 401 is also shown in further detail inFIG. 5C , which illustrates a part of thetile 401 having a seal overhang. -
Tile support board 404 is shown in further detail inFIGS. 6A and 6B. -
FIG. 6A shows a perspective view of thetile support board 404. Thefront face 406 of thetile support board 404 has acell wall 601 extending forwards and interior of which is a recessedcell 602. Thetile support board 404 may present one or more cells, and in this example presents a 2×2 matrix of cells, each having a square shape. - The
rear face 405 of thetile support board 404 has aconnection channel 603 that extends between the edges of the tile support board. This feature will be described in further detail with reference toFIGS. 9 , 13A and 13B. - The
tile support board 404 also has aconnection lug 604 that extends from an edge thereof. This feature will be described in further detail with reference toFIGS. 9 , 13A and 13B. -
FIG. 6B showscell wall 601 in further detail. According to the construction oftile support board 404, the front face is substantially planar, such that thecell wall 601 has aninside wall 605 and anoutside wall 606. Thecell wall 601 has a second profile along theoutside wall 606. In this example, the second profile has a substantially “P” shaped cross-section. However, the orientation of the second profile is the reverse of the orientation of the first profile oftile 401, hence, one of the first profile and the second profile has a substantially “P” shaped cross-section and the other has a substantially upside-down “P” shaped cross-section. - As with the first profile, an alternative second profile may be used. For example, the first profile and the second profiles may each have a substantially “L” shaped cross-section. Alternatively, other complementary first and second profiles may be utilised; the feature to be achieved is that the profiles allow the two components to be releasably connected.
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projection 411 of thetile support board 404, shown inFIG. 4 , forms part of thecell wall 601. - Thus, the
peripheral groove 501 of thetile 401 couples with thecell wall 601 of thetile support board 404. Thetile 401 is arranged to be coupled to thetile support board 404 such that theseal wall 407 of thetile 401 encircles thecell wall 601 of thetile support board 404. - Depending on the relative dimensions of the tile and the tile support board, the seal wall of the tile may encircle only one cell, or more than one cell of the tile support board.
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peripheral groove 501 oftile 401 and the square shape ofcell 602 oftile support board 404 allows thetile 401 to be oriented in up to four different orientations. -
FIGS. 7A , 7B, 7C and 7D illustrate the operation of the releasable coupling arrangement of the tile and tile support board ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 7A shows thetile 401 and thetile support board 404 in a disengaged arrangement. However, thetile 401 is aligned for coupling to thetile support board 404. It can be seen that thecell wall 601 ofcell 602 of thetile support board 404 is aligned withperipheral groove 501 of the tile and also afirst discontinuity 701 in second innerseal support wall 509. Similarly, thecell wall 702 ofcell 703 is aligned withperipheral groove 501 of the tile and also asecond discontinuity 704 in second innerseal support wall 509. -
FIG. 7B shows thetile 401 being coupled to thetile support board 404. To connect the tile and tile support board, thetile 401 andtile support board 404 are brought together, as indicated byarrow 7101. It can be seen that as thetile 401 is being pushed towards thetile support board 404, thecell wall 601 ofcell 602 is being moved into engagement with theperipheral groove 501 of thetile 401. -
FIG. 7C shows thetile 401 and thetile support board 404 in an engaged arrangement. In the engaged arrangement, theseal wall 407 of thetile 401 forms a seal with thefront face 406 of thetile support board 404. - The complementary profiles of the first profile of the
tile 401 and the second profile of thetile support board 404 maintain thetile 401 and thetile support board 404 in the engaged condition. However, althoughcell walls discontinuities seal support wall 509, thediscontinuities cell walls - The coupling between the
tile 401 and thetile support board 404 is releasable. - Under a pulling force applied to the
tile 401 from the engaged arrangement with thetile support board 404, above a release force threshold, thetile 401 will disengage from thetile support board 404, as illustrated inFIG. 7D . Thus, to disconnect the tile and tile support board, thetile 401 andtile support board 404 are separated apart together, as indicated byarrow 7201. - The magnitude of the release force threshold at and/or above which a tile releases from a tile support board may be sufficiently low to allow manual release. This feature is advantageous when manually relocating tiles when forming a tile display. Alternatively, the magnitude of the coupling arrangement release force threshold may be sufficiently high such that manual release is inhibited, requiring a tool (not shown) to be used. Such a tool may comprise a suction cup or a lever. Thus, the magnitude of the coupling arrangement release force threshold may be selected to prevent unintentional removal of a tile from a tile support board.
- According to one arrangement, the
seal wall 407 oftile 401 is fabricated from a first material, the connection projections of thetile support board 404 are fabricated from a second material, and one of the first material and the second material is more flexible than the other. This feature facilitates releasable coupling and reduces the incident of damage to the tile and tile support board during engagement/disengagement. Preferably, the seal wall of the tile is arranged to flex. -
FIG. 8 shows a perspective view oftile 401 coupled totile support board 404. It can be seen that thetile 401 encloses the 2×2 matrix of cells of the tile support board. -
FIG. 9 showsconnection channel 603 andconnection lug 604 oftile support board 404 in further detail. -
Connection channel 603 has adepth 901 and awidth 902. Similarly,connection lug 604 has adepth 903 and awidth 904. Thedepth 903 andwidth 904 dimensions of theconnection lug 604 are equal to or less than thecorresponding depth 901 andwidth 902 dimensions of theconnection channel 603, such that theconnection lug 604 may be fully received within theconnection channel 603. - This feature enables two like tile support boards to be connected together and flush with each other by means of the connection lug of one tile support board being connected into the connection channel of the other tile support board.
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FIG. 10 shows a plurality of liketile support boards 404 connected together to form a largertile support board 1001. Thus, the tile support boards are individual components of a modular tiling system. This feature enables a tile support board to be built up from smaller tile support boards. Alternatively, a large tile support board may be provided that can be reduced in size. The tile support board may be cut in any direction and still provide connection channels and connection lugs. - According to a specific arrangement, a tile support board having a width dimension of 300 mm and a length dimension of 300 mm and presenting a regular 6×6 matrix of cells is provided.
- The
tile support board 404 may be fabricated from a plastic sheet, along which snap lines are marked. Snap lines may extend between cells of the tile support board, allowing thetile support board 404 to be reduced in size by increments. Thetile support board 404 may be fabricated from a material that can be cut using a readily available tool, such as a knife. -
FIG. 11 shows a plurality oflike tiles 401 coupled to thetile support board 1001 ofFIG. 10 . Due to the seal overhang and seal underhang of each of the like tiles, to ensure a continuous seal around each tile, the position and orientation of the first tile coupled to a tile support board should be selected to allow the subsequent tiles to be located such that each tile makes a seal with a neighbouring tile. - Thus,
tile 401 may be located upontile support board 1001 withfirst corner 211, having a full seal underhang, in the corner of thetile support board 1001. This will enable second and third tiles to be located next to tile 401 with the tile overhang of each of the second and third tiles overlapping the seal overhang oftile 401. - A fixed relationship between the tile coupling means and the tile support coupling means provides for a tile to be quickly and conveniently coupled to a tile support board.
- The arrangement of the cells of the
tile support board 404 and thetile 401 is such that insert components may be located within cells of the tile support board, over which tiles may be coupled. Together the tile and tile support board create an enclosed cell. The cell of the tile support board extends into the internal zone of the underside of the mounted tile that is surrounded by the closed path seal wall. Thus, the seal wall functions to prevent water and other substance ingress into the cell of the tile support board. - Insert components may be electrical components, which may be electrically connected to an electrical circuit by means of a flexicircuit cable running between the tile support board and a tile.
- Insert components may take the form of a solid insert, which may be located within a cell, for example to provide a mounting substrate for a mechanical fixing for an attachment to be secured to the tiling system. Thus, a mechanical fixing, such as a screw, may extend through a tile into the tile support board. In some applications, an attachment may be connected to a mounted tile.
- Insert components may take the form of electrical wiring, electrical connectors, switch plates, electrical lighting, speakers, heating components, pipes or sensors.
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FIG. 11 shows anelectrical insert component 1101, located within acell 1102. Anelectrical connector 1103 connects theinsert component 1101 to an external electrical power source.Electrical connector 1103 also connects to a second differentelectrical insert component 1104, located in asecond cell 1105 of thetile support board 1001. Thus, electrical connections can be made to connect an insert component into an electrical circuit and electrical connections can be made to provide a connection path between insert components. - Electrical connectors that may be accommodated within the tiling system include: laminated flexible electrical circuits and electrical connectors in the form of rigid strips with inlaid electrical tacks.
- The arrangement of the
tile support board 1001 allows an insert component to be hidden from view behind anopaque tile 401. - According to one specific arrangement, the
tile support board 404 has a width dimension of 100 mm, a length dimension of 100 mm and a section of 2 mm. Thetile support board 404 is provided with a 2×2 matrix of square cells having a width dimension of 40 mm, a length dimension of 40 mm and cell walls with a depth of 5 mm. The distance between cells is 10 mm and the distance between cell walls and the edges of thetile support board 404 is 5 mm. Thetile 401 has a width dimension of 100 mm, a length of 100 mm a section of 2 mm, which may be reduced to 1 mm locally, if required to accommodate an insert component between thetile 401 and thetile support board 404 when in the engaged arrangement. Thetile 401 has an overall depth of 5 mm. The dimensions of thetile support board 404 are such that it will allow tiles having a width dimension of 50 mm and a length dimension of 50 mm to be coupled thereto. Thetile support board 404 will therefore allow tiles having a width dimension that is any increment of 50 mm and a length dimension that is any increment of 50 mm to be coupled thereto. The distribution of the cells across the tile support board is such that a regular pattern is formed when like tile support boards are connected to form a larger tile support board. The gaps between the cells form a regular pattern of channels into which may be run electrical connections between insert components, for example. - The material from which a tile support board and/or a tile is fabricated may be selected according to the type of insert component that is to be located within the tiling system. A protective shield may be located between an insert component and a tile or tile support board. Such a protective shield, for example used to protect cables, may be releasably clipped into place and may be secured to either an insert component, a tile or tile support board. A shield or bridge may be placed over a component located in an access channel.
- Components may also be incorporated in or secured to a tile. Fixings and/or components may be secured to the front face and/or rear face of a tile, and may be secured by means of adhesive or a mechanical fixing, such as a clip. For example, an electrical socket or communication network connection may be integrated with a tile or a tile itself may incorporate or be an audio speaker or visual display. A tile may incorporate or be an electrical switch, for example to allow on/off switching of low voltage insert components, and such a tile may utilise a rocker element or light/touch sensitive functionality. The rear of a tile may hold a lighting element, such as a diffuser, to allow back lighting of a tile or tile display. Thus, insert components received within an insert region may be secured to the rear of a tile.
- The tile may be manufactured using a moulding process. A two stage moulding process may be performed, a first stage to produce the body of the tile and a second stage to produce the seal wall.
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FIG. 12 illustrates a seal betweenneighbouring tiles FIG. 11 . It can be seen that thetile overhang 1203 oftile 1201 overlaps theseal overhang 1204 oftile 1202. Theseal overhang 1204 oftile 1202 abuts theseal underhang 1205 oftile 1201 to form a seal between the twotiles - The seal between the two
tiles tiles - It can be seen that the seal between the two
tiles tiles - The depth of the
seal overhang 1204 oftile 1202 may be dimensioned such that thetile overhang 1203 oftile 1201 compresses theseal overhang 1204. The compressed seal provides a more robust seal between the twotiles - According to the example illustrated in
FIG. 12 , the seal wall oftiles -
FIGS. 13A and 13B showtile support board 404 and anedging strip 1301. Theedging strip 1301 functions to provide a tidy border to thetile support board 404 and mounted tile(s). -
FIG. 13A shows theunderside 405 of thetile support board 404. Theunderside 405 oftile support board 404 has a matrix of connection channels, such asconnection channel 603, extending at 90° to each other, and a plurality of connection lugs, such asconnection lug 604. It can be seen that the connection channels extend fully between opposite edges of the tile support board, however, connection lugs are provided at two adjacent edges only of the tile support board. - The
edging strip 1301 has a side wall and a plurality of connection lugs, such asconnection lug 1302, which are distributed along the length of theedging strip 1301 at positions that coincide with the positions of the connection channels of thetile support board 404. The connection lugs of edgingstrip 1301 extend perpendicular to the side wall. Thus, theedging strip 1301 and thetile support board 404 are connectable in the same way as thetile support board 404 is connectable to a second like tile support board, as shown inFIG. 13A . - The
edging strip 1301 may be arranged to fit under a tile overlap of a tile. Theedging strip 1301 may be configured to provide a gap between a tile coupled to thetile support board 404 and the side wall, into which grout, sealant or other filler may be applied. -
Connection lug 604 is configured to be removable from thetile support board 404. Theconnection lug 604 may be configured to be snapped off from thetile support board 404, for convenience of use, or otherwise removed with a tool. Connection lugs may be removed from a tile support board to accommodate a corner between support surfaces, for example, or to provide a straight edge as an alternative to providing a border by using an edging strip. It can be seen that a connection lug can be removed to expose a connection channel along an edge of the tile support board. -
FIG. 13B shows a different perspective view of the arrangement shown inFIG. 13A . - The connection lugs of edging
strip 1301 may be removable and may be movable along theedging strip 1301 to accommodate different spacing between channels of a tile support board. - The connection lugs of edging
strip 1301 function to provide a barrier to substance ingress into the channels of a tile support board. - The
edging strip 1301 may be provided with a length of seal wall to provide a barrier against water or other substance between theedging strip 1301 and the tile support board and/or tiles. -
FIGS. 14A and 14B illustrate an accessory tile and accessory removably connectable to the accessory tiles. - The
front face 402 oftile 401 may be provided with an attachment member to which an accessory may be connected. -
FIGS. 14A and 14B show neighbouringaccessory tiles attachment member 1403 of thefront face attachment member 1403 extends forwards from the front face and takes the form of a horse-shoe shaped lip. - An
accessory rail 1406 is also shown inFIGS. 14A and 14B . Each end of theaccessory rail 1406 is provided with anaccessory insert plate 1407. To connect theaccessory rail 1406 to thetiles accessory insert plates 1407 are slid into theattachment members 1403, as shown inFIG. 14A . -
FIG. 14B shows theaccessory rail 1406 in the connected arrangement, in which theaccessory insert plates 1407 are inserted into theattachment members 1404. When thetiles edge 1408 uppermost, theaccessory rail 1406 rests within theattachment members 1403. To disconnect theaccessory rail 1406 from theaccessory tiles accessory insert plates 1407 of theaccessory rail 1406 are slid out from theattachment members 1404. - A tile may be provided with one or more different arrangements of attachment member.
- An attachment member may take the form of a cylindrical member extending forwards and having a side wall that is threaded. An accessory may be provided with a complementary rotating end cap that has an internal wall that is threaded. Thus, the end cap may be screwed onto and unscrewed from the cylindrical attachment member. The end cap may be movable along an accessory.
- An attachment member may take the form of a press-stud member, a clip, for example configured to receive a strip light or a bracket.
- Alternative accessory attachments include: toilet paper holders, soap dishes, hooks and clips.
- Preferably, the coupling arrangement between a tile and an accessory or insert component allows an attachment to be releasably coupled to the tile.
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FIG. 15 shows a view of the interior akitchen 1501. A tile support board (not shown) extends acrosswall 1502. An arrangement of tiles, such astile 1503, are shown coupled to the tile support board. In this example, the tile support board is fabricated from recyclable plastic. - A tile support board may be secured to a wall by means of adhesive, cement or a mechanical fixing. In some applications, adhesive may be preferred on the basis that an aperture may allow water ingress between the tile support board and a tile. Alternatively, a mechanical fixing, such as a screw, may be used and sealant, such as waterproof sealant, applied over the fixing.
- The front face of
tile 1503 presents a display surface replicating that of a traditional ceramic tile. The display surface of a tile may be configured to receive printed or transfer applied graphics or other indicia. The tile may be manufactured using an in mould decoration process. - Tiles of different shapes may be coupled to the tile support board.
- Different tiles may be provided for practical and/or novelty purposes. Tiles that may be provided include: magnetic tiles, tiles that present a corkboard, chalkboard or other notice board surface, tiles that present an advent calendar, tiles that present or a simple game board, for example on which to play noughts and crosses.
- Tiles may have surface colouring or the material from which the tile is fabricated may be coloured or contain decorative items or particles, such as foil shapes. The tile may be transparent, translucent or opaque. As previously mentioned, back lighting for one or more tiles may be provided. A tile may incorporate a design that becomes visible or more visible when illuminated from behind. Tiles may be provided with an antibacterial coating on the display surface. Tiles may be provided that can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher.
- The described tiling system provides a convenient method of securing tiles to a wall. Once a tile support board is installed on a wall, tiles may be secured thereto and removed as required. The tiling system enables a tile display to be changed quickly and easily. For example, a tile support board may be installed in a bathroom of a house for sale, and the purchasers of the house can choose whatever style of tile to use in the bathroom. The tiles can subsequently be easily removed and replaced with new tiles that co-ordinate with new decoration. In a further example, a tile support board may be installed in a kitchen of a house and have a tile coupled thereto that incorporates an electrical socket. By releasing and relocating the tile on the tile support board the electrical socket can be repositioned to accommodate a new appliance or wall fitting.
- Substance ingress between a tile support board and a tile is undesirable, particularly when electrical components are inserted between the tile support board and tiles coupled thereto. Water and other liquid ingress is a particular problem. The present invention provides a tile that provides a seal between the tile and a tile support surface and like tiles. The present invention provides tiles and tile support boards that may be tessellated to achieve an aesthetic finish to an interior or exterior surface.
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1. Tiling apparatus comprising:
a tile support board having a rear face for securing to a support surface and a front face providing a tile support surface, and
a tile having a front face for displaying and an underside for securing to a tile support surface,
the underside of said tile having a closed path seal wall extending backwards and configured to prevent substance ingress interior of the closed path of the seal wall; wherein:
the underside of said tile has a peripheral groove having opposing inside walls and a base wall and said seal wall has a first profile along an inside wall of said peripheral groove;
the front face of said tile support board has a plurality of projections having an outer surface having a second profile, and
said first profile and said second profile are arranged to releasably couple with a positive mechanical fit.
2. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the seal wall is configured to provide a seal between the tile and a second like tile.
3. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tile has:
a rectangular shape with four edges only, and a thickness provided by a perimeter side wall extending backwards from the front face;
the seal wall extends along the underside of the tile interior of the perimeter side wall from a first edge of the tile around a first corner to a second different edge of the tile, adjacent the first edge, to provide a first pair of adjacent edges of the tile with a seal underhang providing a tile overhang, and
the seal wall widens from the underside of the tile to the exterior of the perimeter side wall and extends from a third different edge of the tile, adjacent the second edge, around a second corner to a fourth different edge of the tile, adjacent the first edge, to provide a second different pair of adjacent edges of the tile with a seal overhang, whereby
one corner of the tile has a full seal underhang and the diagonally opposite corner of the tile has a full seal overhang.
4. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the seal overhang of the second pair of adjacent edges extends upwards along the exterior of the perimeter side wall to a depth that is greater than the mathematical result of subtracting the depth of the tile overhang along the first pair of adjacent edges from the overall depth of the tile, and the seal overhang is compressible.
5. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the seal wall is fabricated from a first material,
the projections of the tile support board are fabricated from a second material, and
one of the first material and second material is more flexible than the other of the first material and second material.
6. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the front face of the tile support board has a cell wall extending forwards and interior of which is a recessed cell, and
the tile is arranged to be coupled to the tile support board such that the seal wall of the tile encircles the cell wall of the tile support board.
7. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the front face of the tile support board has a plurality of cell walls extending forwards and interior of which is a recessed cell, such that the tile support board has a plurality of cells, and
the tile has a recessed tile sector interior of the peripheral groove, defining an inner peripheral groove wall that has discontinuities located to accommodate pairs of opposed corners of cell walls such that the tile is arranged to be coupled to the tile support board such that the seal wall of the tile encircles a plurality of cells of the tile support board.
8. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein a projection of the tile support board forms part of a cell wall.
9. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the cell is configured to receive an insert component.
10. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tile has a recessed tile sector interior of the seal wall.
11. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the seal wall is fabricated from a first plastic material, the rest of the tile is fabricated from a second plastic material, and the first plastic material is more compliant than the second plastic material.
12. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 11 , wherein both the first material and the second material is a fire-resistant plastic.
13. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 11 , wherein both the first material and the second material is a waterproof material.
14. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rear face of the tile support board has a matrix of connection channels that extend between the edges of the tile support board.
15. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the tile support board has connection lugs that extend from an edge thereof and that are dimensioned to connect into the connection channels.
16. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the connection lugs are configured to be manually removed from the tile support board.
17. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 15 , further comprising an edging strip having connection lugs that are dimensioned to connect into the connection channels of the tile support board.
18. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tile is provided with an attachment member, by means of which an accessory may be connected to the tile.
19. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tile is manufactured by a two stage moulding process.
20. Tiling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rear face of the tile support board is continuous.
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