EP0663485A1 - Flooring system - Google Patents
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- EP0663485A1 EP0663485A1 EP95300186A EP95300186A EP0663485A1 EP 0663485 A1 EP0663485 A1 EP 0663485A1 EP 95300186 A EP95300186 A EP 95300186A EP 95300186 A EP95300186 A EP 95300186A EP 0663485 A1 EP0663485 A1 EP 0663485A1
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- tiles
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B5/00—Floors; Floor construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted therefor
- E04B5/02—Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units
- E04B5/04—Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with beams or slabs of concrete or other stone-like material, e.g. asbestos cement
- E04B5/046—Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with beams or slabs of concrete or other stone-like material, e.g. asbestos cement with beams placed with distance from another
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B5/00—Floors; Floor construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted therefor
- E04B5/48—Special adaptations of floors for incorporating ducts, e.g. for heating or ventilating
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- This invention relates to a flooring system.
- One of the conventional systems for laying floors in multi-floor buildings includes the steps of providing beams which span the floor space and then laying blocks thereon, followed by forming a concrete screed thereover.
- a method of laying a floor includes the steps of locating beams spanning the space for the floor and then laying pre-formed tiles thereon, the tiles and/or the beams having edge rebates for engagement of the tiles and beams.
- the tiles have edge rebates, the rebates allowing for a gap to be left between adjacent tiles so that a mortar joint may be formed between the adjacent tiles to simulate a tiled floor.
- the beams may have edge rebates, and in this arrangement the tiles should be higher than the rebates and the rebates should be a distance apart so that the gap left between adjacent tiles is small enough to receive a mortar joint of conventional width. It will also be appreciated that both the beams and tiles may have edge rebates.
- the tiles may have an adequate depth to accommodate reinforcing mesh, rods or the like and some of the tiles may be formed with an electrical outlet cast thereinto, to provide for lighting in the room below the floor. Electric cables for the outlet are also cast into the tile and will run in the gaps between adjacent tiles to the source of electric current. The cables will be hidden when the gaps are filled with mortar.
- the present invention results in a floor of excellent appearance and does not involve the use of on-site mixed concrete, thereby saving on costs and labour.
- beams 10 are located to span the space required for the floor and tiles 12 are then laid in position on the beams.
- the tiles have rebates 14 to engage with the beams and these rebates are arranged so that there is a gap 16 between adjacent tiles for receiving mortar for grouting purposes.
- reinforcing mesh 22 may be provided.
- one tile 30 which includes an electrical outlet box 32 cast thereinto. This is then available for lighting or other electrical use in the room below the floor.
- the box 32 has electrical leads which can be concealed in the mortar between adjacent tiles.
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Abstract
The invention provides a method of laying a floor which includes the steps of locating beams (10) spanning the space for the floor and then laying pre-formed tiles (12) thereon, the tiles (12) and/or the beams (10) having edge rebates (14) for engagement of the tiles (12) and beams (10).
Description
- This invention relates to a flooring system.
- One of the conventional systems for laying floors in multi-floor buildings includes the steps of providing beams which span the floor space and then laying blocks thereon, followed by forming a concrete screed thereover.
- Although this system is successful it does result in a non-aesthetic appearance and is expensive.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a system which is not only less expensive, but which also results in a floor of pleasing appearance Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent to the person skilled in the art on reading this specification.
- According to the invention a method of laying a floor includes the steps of locating beams spanning the space for the floor and then laying pre-formed tiles thereon, the tiles and/or the beams having edge rebates for engagement of the tiles and beams.
- In a preferred form of the invention the tiles have edge rebates, the rebates allowing for a gap to be left between adjacent tiles so that a mortar joint may be formed between the adjacent tiles to simulate a tiled floor.
- It will, however, be appreciated that the beams may have edge rebates, and in this arrangement the tiles should be higher than the rebates and the rebates should be a distance apart so that the gap left between adjacent tiles is small enough to receive a mortar joint of conventional width. It will also be appreciated that both the beams and tiles may have edge rebates.
- The tiles may have an adequate depth to accommodate reinforcing mesh, rods or the like and some of the tiles may be formed with an electrical outlet cast thereinto, to provide for lighting in the room below the floor. Electric cables for the outlet are also cast into the tile and will run in the gaps between adjacent tiles to the source of electric current. The cables will be hidden when the gaps are filled with mortar.
- It will be appreciated that the present invention results in a floor of excellent appearance and does not involve the use of on-site mixed concrete, thereby saving on costs and labour.
- An embodiment of the invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in which :
- Figure 1 is a plan view of a portion of a floor according to the invention;
- Figure 2 is a section along the line 1-1 of Figure 1; and
- Figure 3 is a section along the line 2-2 of Figure 1.
- In the drawings,
beams 10 are located to span the space required for the floor andtiles 12 are then laid in position on the beams. The tiles haverebates 14 to engage with the beams and these rebates are arranged so that there is agap 16 between adjacent tiles for receiving mortar for grouting purposes. - As shown in one
tile 20 in Figure 2, reinforcingmesh 22 may be provided. - Also in Figure 2 (as well as in Figure 1) one
tile 30 is shown which includes anelectrical outlet box 32 cast thereinto. This is then available for lighting or other electrical use in the room below the floor. Thebox 32 has electrical leads which can be concealed in the mortar between adjacent tiles. - Other services may also be cast into the tiles, if desired but it is preferred to provide a
sufficient gap 16 to accommodate electrical cables, water pipes and the like. - In Figure 3 it can be seen that the tiles abut each other at the base thereof, ensuring that the
gap 16 is maintained equally on all sides of the tile. Consequently the visual impression is one of a tiled floor.
Claims (6)
- A method of laying a floor including the steps of locating beams spanning the space for the floor and then laying pre-formed tiles thereon, the tiles and/or the beams having edge rebates for engagement of the tiles and beams.
- A method of laying a floor according to claim 1 in which the tiles have edge rebates, the rebates allowing for a gap to be left between adjacent tiles so that a mortar joint may be formed between the adjacent tiles to simulate a tiled floor.
- A method of laying a floor according to either of the above claims in which the tiles have a depth adequate to accommodate reinforcing mesh rods or the like.
- A method of laying a floor according to any of the above claims in which the tiles are formed with an electrical outlet cast thereinto.
- A method of laying a floor according to claim 4 in which electric cables for the outlet are cast into the tile and run in the gaps between adjacent tiles to the source of electric current.
- A method of laying a floor substantially as described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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ZA935028 | 1994-01-13 | ||
ZA935028 | 1994-01-13 |
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EP0663485A1 true EP0663485A1 (en) | 1995-07-19 |
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EP95300186A Withdrawn EP0663485A1 (en) | 1994-01-13 | 1995-01-12 | Flooring system |
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AU (1) | AU1017795A (en) |
IL (1) | IL112333A0 (en) |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO1998031894A1 (en) * | 1997-01-16 | 1998-07-23 | Teja 2, S.L. | Ceramic tile to be mounted on beams |
GB2354534A (en) * | 1999-06-19 | 2001-03-28 | John Joseph Carroll | Precast flooring supported on horizontally spaced joists |
GB2367311A (en) * | 2000-09-27 | 2002-04-03 | Runborn Pretech Engineering Co | Floor comprising square waffle slabs supported at each corner by a pillar |
GB2377460A (en) * | 2001-06-27 | 2003-01-15 | Colin Armond | Reinforced concrete tile |
WO2004042166A1 (en) * | 2002-11-05 | 2004-05-21 | Siegfried Muhr | Flat board for covering floors, walls and sealing, for separating partitions and furniture |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR1041199A (en) * | 1951-08-20 | 1953-10-21 | Precast reinforced concrete floor | |
FR1487048A (en) * | 1966-07-19 | 1967-06-30 | Plate for beam constructions | |
US4372092A (en) * | 1976-08-16 | 1983-02-08 | Lopez Fred T | Precast concrete modular building panel |
GB2156874A (en) * | 1984-04-06 | 1985-10-16 | Redpath Dorman Long Ltd | Dry-laid floors |
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1995
- 1995-01-12 EP EP95300186A patent/EP0663485A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1995-01-13 IL IL11233395A patent/IL112333A0/en unknown
- 1995-01-13 AU AU10177/95A patent/AU1017795A/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR1041199A (en) * | 1951-08-20 | 1953-10-21 | Precast reinforced concrete floor | |
FR1487048A (en) * | 1966-07-19 | 1967-06-30 | Plate for beam constructions | |
US4372092A (en) * | 1976-08-16 | 1983-02-08 | Lopez Fred T | Precast concrete modular building panel |
GB2156874A (en) * | 1984-04-06 | 1985-10-16 | Redpath Dorman Long Ltd | Dry-laid floors |
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO1998031894A1 (en) * | 1997-01-16 | 1998-07-23 | Teja 2, S.L. | Ceramic tile to be mounted on beams |
GB2354534A (en) * | 1999-06-19 | 2001-03-28 | John Joseph Carroll | Precast flooring supported on horizontally spaced joists |
GB2354534B (en) * | 1999-06-19 | 2003-07-16 | John Joseph Carroll | Flooring |
GB2367311A (en) * | 2000-09-27 | 2002-04-03 | Runborn Pretech Engineering Co | Floor comprising square waffle slabs supported at each corner by a pillar |
GB2377460A (en) * | 2001-06-27 | 2003-01-15 | Colin Armond | Reinforced concrete tile |
WO2004042166A1 (en) * | 2002-11-05 | 2004-05-21 | Siegfried Muhr | Flat board for covering floors, walls and sealing, for separating partitions and furniture |
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IL112333A0 (en) | 1995-03-30 |
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