GB2452378A

GB2452378A - Two part tile trim member

Info

Publication number: GB2452378A
Application number: GB0814750A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Richard Anthony Whiting; Stephen Macvicar
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-08-29
Filing date: 2008-08-13
Publication date: 2009-03-04
Also published as: GB0814750D0; GB0716617D0

Abstract

The invention relates to a tile trim 10 arrangeable along an edge of a row of tiles mounted on a surface. The tile trim comprises a base member 12 mountable on the surface and has a securing portion 16. The tile trim 10 further includes a trim member 22 securable to the securing portion 16. The trim member 22 is preferably one selected from a plurality of trim members 22 of different heights and may be secured to the base member in a selected one of two orientations. The securing portion preferably comprises co-operating formations in the form of first and second securing formations 18 and 20 to co-operate with the trim member 22 and secures the trim member 22 to the base member 12.

Description

Tile Trim This invention relates to tile trims. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to tile trims for use with wall tiles.

In order to provide a neat finish to the edge of an array of tiles, a tile trim is often used. However, since tiles are supplied in a range of thicknesses, it is necessary to have tile trims of different heights available.

According to one aspect of this invention, there is provided a tile trim arrangeable along an edge of a row of tiles mounted on a surface, the tile trim comprising a base member mountable on the surface, the base member having a securing portion, and the tile trim further including a trim member separate from and securable to the securing portion. The trim member may be separate from the base member.

The trim member may be one selected from a plurality of trim members of different heights. Conveniently, the trim member is selected from first and second trim members of different heights to one another. In one embodiment, each of the trim members may be securable to the base member in a selected one of two orientations. Thus, in this embodiment, four different thicknesses of tile can be accommodated.

The securing portion may comprise co-operating formations to co-operate with the trim member, and secure the trim member to the base member.

The co-operating formations of the securing portion may comprise first and second securing formations to engage the co-operating elements of the trim member. The first and second securing formations may extend generally transverse to one another.

The base member may comprise a mounting portion which can extend behind the tiles on the surface. The mounting portion may be substantially planar.

The securing portion may be provided on the base member. The securing portion may be arranged to extend beyond the edge of the tiles Where the securing portion comprises first and second securing formations, at least a region of the first securing formation may extend generally parallel to the mounting portion, and at least a region of the second securing formation may extend transverse to the mounting portion. At least a region of the second securing formation may extend substantially perpendicular to the mounting portion. The aforesaid regions of the first and second securing formations may be adjacent the mounting portion.

The base member may be elongate. The securing portion may be elongate. The trim member may be elongate.

The mounting portion may extend longitudinally of the base member. The securing portion may extend longitudinally of the base member. Where the securing portion comprises first and second securing formations, the first and second securing formations may extend longitudinally of the base member.

The trim member may comprise co-operating elements to co-operate with the securing portion. Where the securing portion comprises co-operating formations, the co-operating elements may co-operate with the co-operating formations.

The trim member may comprise first and second co-operating elements which may be configured to co-operate with the first and second co-operating formations on the securing portion.

When the trim member is in a first orientation, the first co-operating element may co-operate with the first co-operating formation, and the second co-operating element may co-operate with the second co-operating formation, to secure the trim member to the base member.

When the trim member is in a second orientation, the first co-operating element may co-operate with the second co-operating formation, and the second co-operating element may co-operate with the first co-operating formation, to secure the trim member to the base member.

The trim member may comprise a trim portion, which may be curved. The co-operating elements may extend inwardly from the trim portion.

The co-operating elements of the trim member may extend longitudinally of the trim member. The trim portion may extend longitudinally of the trim member.

In some embodiments, the trim member may define a recess in which the securing portion is received.

In a first embodiment, the trim member may be slidable onto the securing portion of the base member. The co-operating elements of the trim member may comprise inwardly extending securing elements to slidably engage the securing formations of the securing portion.

The co-operating elements of the trim member may comprise inwardly extending abutment members against which the securing formations of the securing portion can abut.

The abutment members may define recesses with the securing elements, wherein the aforesaid recesses can receive the securing formations of the securing portion.

In a second embodiment, the co-operating formations on the base member and the co-operating elements on the trim member may be deformable to allow one to pass over the other to secure the trim member to the base member. The co-operating formations and the co-operating elements may be configured to allow a snap fit of the trim member onto the base member.

The co-operating formations on the base member may constitute detent formations on the securing formations. The co-operating elements on the trim member may The detent formations may comprise lug formations and the detent elements may comprise lug elements, and whereby the lug formations and the lug elements are configured to co-operate with each other to secure the trim member to the base member. The detent formations on the base member may extend outwardly from the securing formations of the securing portion.

In the second embodiment, each of the securing formations of the *securing.portion may have a dog leg configuration in profile.

The detent elements on the trim member may be arranged to fit around the detent formations on the base member.

In a third embodiment, an adhesive material may be provided to secure the trim member to the securing portion of the base member. The adhesive material may be provided on at least one of the securing formations of the securing portion. The adhesive material may comprise a double sided adhesive tape.

The trim member may comprise first and second engagement surfaces for engaging the securing portion of the base member. The engagement surfaces may be transverse to each other. The first engagement surface may engage one of the first and second securing formations and the second engagement surface may engage the other of the first and second securing formations.

A first and second shoulder may be provided adjacent each of the first and second engagement surfaces. The ends of first and second securing formations may abut the respective first and second shoulders. The first and second shoulders may arrange the first and second engagement surfaces in an inset position.

Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows a sectional view of a first embodiment of a tile trim comprising a first trim member secured to a base member, with the first trim member in a first orientation; Figure 2 shows a sectional view of the tile trim shown in Figure 1, with the trim member in a second orientation; Figure 3 shows a sectional view of the first embodiment of the tile trim comprising a second trim member secured to the base member, with the second trim member in a first orientation; Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the tile trim shown in Figure 3, with the second trim member in a second ornamentation; Figure 5 shows a sectional view of a second embodiment of a tile trim comprising a base member and a first trim member, with the first trim member in a first orientation; Figure 6 shows a sectional view of the second embodiment of the tile trim shown in Figure 5, with the first trim member in a second orientation; Figure 7 shows a sectional view of the second embodiment of the tile trim comprising a second trim member secured to the base member, with the second trim member in a first orientation; Figure 8 shows a sectional view of the second embodiment of the tile trim shown in Figure 7, with the second trim member in a second orientation; Figure 9 shows a sectional view of a third embodiment of the tile trim comprising a base member and a first trim member, with the first trim member in a first orientation; Figure 10 shows a sectional view of the third embodiment of the tile trim shown in Figure 9, with the first trim member in a second orientation; Figure 11 shows a sectional view of the third embodiment of the tile trim comprising a base member and a second trim member, with the second trim member in a second orientation; Figure 12 shows a sectional view of the third embodiment of the tile trim shown in Figure 11, with the second trim member in a second orientation; Figure 13 is a sectional top view of a wall showing the use of the first embodiment of the tile trim with the first trim member in the first orientation; Figure 14 is a sectional top view similar to that shown in Figure 13, with the first trim member in the second orientation; Figure 15 is a sectional top view of a wall showing the use of the first embodiment of the tile trim with the second trim member in the first orientation; Figure 16 is a sectional top view similar to shown in Figure 15, with the second trim member in the second orientation; Figure 17 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the tile trim with the first trim member separate from the base member; and Figure 18 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the tile trim with the second trim member separate from the base member.

Referring to the drawings, Figures 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of a tile trim 10, which is suitable the use around the edge of a row of tiles 100 (see Figures 13 to 16).

The tile trim 10 comprises a base member 12 having a substantially planar mounting portion 14 which can extend under the row of tiles 100 (see Figures 13 to 16). The base member 12 further includes a securing portion 16, the purpose of which is described below.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the securing portion 16 comprises cooperating formations in the form of first and second securing formations 18, 20.

The first securing formation 18 is offset from the mounting portion 14 and extends generally parallel thereto. A shoulder 19 is provided by the offset position of the first securing formation 18.

The second securing formation 20 extends from the mounting portion 14 generally perpendicularly thereto. The first securing formation 18 extends from the second securing formation 20.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the base member 12 is elongate.

which as shown in the Figures 1 to 12 would extend into and out of the paper. As a result, the mounting portion 14 and the first and second securing formations 18, 20 are also elongate and extend into and out of the paper.

The tile trim 10 shown in Figures 1 to 12, further includes a trim member selected from first and second trim members 22, 24. Each of the first and second trim members 20, 24 comprises a curved trim portion 26 to provide the desired edging and finish to the row of tiles 100.

In Figures 1 to 4, the selected first or second trim member 22 or 24 is slidable onto the base member 12 lengthwise along the first and second securing formations 18, 20.

The first and second trim members 22, 24 are elongate and, as shown in Figures 1 to 12, would extend into and out of the paper.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the first trim member 22 has been selected and in Figure 1 is arranged in a first orientation, and in Figure 2, it is arranged in a second orientation. In the first orientation, the first trim member 22 is used at an edge of a row of tiles 100 having a thickness A which could be, for example, substantially 6 mm (see Figure 13).

In the second orientation, the first trim member 22 is arranged generally at right angles to its first orientation, and of used at an edge of a row of tiles 100 having a thickness B which could be, for example, substantially 8 mm (see Figure 14).

The first trim member 22 comprises cooperating elements in the form of first and second securing elements 28, 30, which can slidably engage the first and second securing formations 18, 20 in a lengthwise direction into, or out of, the paper.

The cooperating elements further comprise inwardly extending first and second abutment members 32, 34 to engage the ends, or end regions, of the securing formations 18, 20. Similarly, the first securing element 28 abuts against the shoulder 19. The first and second abutment members 32, 34 and the shoulder 19 prevent inward and outward movement of the trim member 22 relative to the base member 12.

The first trim member 22 defines a recess 36 in which the securing portion 16 of the base member 12 can be received.

Referring to Figure 1, the first securing formation 18 engages the first securing element 28, and the second securing formation 20 engages the second securing element 30. The end of the first securing formation 18 abuts against the first abutment member 32, and the end region of the second securing formation 20 abuts against the second abutment member 34. The end of the first securing element 28 abuts against the shoulder 19.

Referring to Figure 2, the first trim member 22 is arranged the second orientation, which is perpendicular to the first orientation. In the second orientation, the first securing formation 18 slidably engages the second securing element 30, and the second securing formation 20 engages the first securing element 28.

As can be seen, the end region of the first securing formation 18 abuts against the second abutment member 34 and the second securing element 30 abuts into the shoulder 19. The end of the second securing formation 20 abuts against the second abutment member 32.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the same embodiment is shown as in Figures 1 and 2, but the second trim member 24 is used instead of the first trim member 22. The second trim member 24 is larger, and has a greater height than the first trim member 22 and, therefore, can accommodate tiles of greater thickness than can be accommodated by the first trim member 22.

In Figure 3, the second trim member 24 is in a first orientation, and can be used at an edge of a row of tiles 100 having a thickness C (see Figure 15). The thickness C could be, for example, substantially 10 mm.

Referring to Figure 4, the second trim member 24 is mounted on the base member 12 in a second orientation and can be used at an edge of a row of tiles 100 having a thickness D (see Figure 16). The thickness D could be, for example, substantially 12 mm.

The second trim member 24 comprises co-operating elements in the form of first and second securing elements 38, 40. The first and second securing elements 38, 40 of the second trim member 24 are longer than the corresponding first and second securing elements 28, 30 of the first trim member 22, thereby providing the second trim member 24 with greater height than the first trim member 22.

First and second abutment members 42, 44 are provided generally midway along the first and second securing elements 38, 40 respectively. The first and second abutment members 42, 44 define recesses to receive the end regions of the first and second securing formations 18, 20.

The end regions of the first and second securing formations 18, 20 abut against the first and second abutment members 42, 44, and the first securing element 38 abuts against the shoulder 19 on the base member 12. Thus, the abutment members 42, 44 and the shoulder 19 prevent inward and outward movement of the second remember 24 relative to the base member 12.

In Figure 4, with the trim member 24 in the second orientation, the first securing formation 18 slidably engages the second securing element 40, and the second securing formation 20 slidably engages the first securing element 38. The end region of the first securing formation 18 abuts against the second abutment member 44, and the end region of the second securing formation 20 abuts against the first abutment member 42. The second securing element 40 abuts against the shoulder 19.

Referring to Figures 5 to 8, there is shown a second embodiment of the tile trim 10.

In Figures 5 to 8, the features which correspond to features in Figures 1 to 4 have been given the same reference numerals as the corresponding features in Figures 1 to.4.

The second embodiment shown in Figures 5 to 8 differs from the first embodiment in that the first and second trim members 22, 24 can be snap fitted onto the securing portion 16 of the base member 12. More specifically, the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the securing formations 18, 20 are each of a dog leg configuration.

The first securing element 18 comprises a first securing portion 18A, which is coplanar with the mountain portion 14. The first securing element 18 also includes a second securing portion 18B, which extends transverse to the first securing portion 18A, at an angle of substantially 45°.

Similarly, the second securing element 20 comprises a first securing portion 20A, extending at right angles to the mounting portion 14 and the second securing portion 20B, which extends at substantially 45° to the first securing portion 20A. The second securing portions 18B, 2DB lie parallel to each other and extend in the same direction as each other.

The second securing portions 18B, 2DB are each provided with detent formations in the form of lug formations 48 which are provided to co-operate with co-operating elements on the first and second trim members 22, 24. The lug formations 14 extend outwardly from the second securing portions 18B, 2DB.

II

In Figures 5 and 6, the co-operating elements of the first trim member 22 comprise first and second detent elements in the form of lug elements 50A, 50B which co-operate with the lug formations 48. The second lug element 50B comprises an inwardly extending projection 50C against which one of the lug formations 48 on the second securing portions I 8B, 20B can abut.

The securing formations 18, 20 are deformable inwardly as the trim member 22 is moved into its position as shown in Figure 5. The securing formations 18, 20 snap outwardly to their non-deformed positions to secure the trim member to the securing portion 16.

In the first orientation shown in Figure 5, the tile trim 10 can be used at the edge of a row of tiles 100 having a thickness A. Figure 6 shows the trim member 22 in its second orientation, in which the trim member 22 has an orientation at right angles to first orientation shown in Figure 5. In the second orientation, as shown in Figure 6, the tile trim 10 can be used with tiles having a thickness B. Figure 7 shows the second embodiment of the tile trim 10, in which a second trim member 24 is used. In Figure 7 the second trim member 24 is in a first orientation.

Since the second trim member 24 is larger than the first trim member 22, it can be used in the first orientation at the edge of tiles having a thickness C.. In Figure 8, the second remember 24 is in its second orientation and can be used at the edge of tiles having a thickness D. Figures 9 to 12 show a third embodiment, in which the first and second trim members 20, 24 are secured to the base member 12 by an adhesive. Again, the features of the third embodiment shown in Figures 9 to 12 which correspond to features in Figures 1 to 4 have been given the same reference numerals as the corresponding features in Figures 1 to 4.

The first securing formation 18 has an outwardly directed surface 18C, on which a double sided adhesive tape 52 is provided.

The first securing formation 18 is coplanar with the mounting portion 14. The second securing formation 20 extends at right angles to the mounting portion 14.

Spacers 54 are provided on the second securing formation 20 to engage the first and second trim members 20, 24.

Each of the trim members 20, 24 comprises first and second engagement surfaces 56, 58, been arranged at right angles to each other.

In the arrangement shown in Figure 9, the first engagement surface 56 engages the first securing formation 18 and is secured there to by the adhesive tape 52. The spacers 54 on the second securing formation 20 engage the second engagement surface 58. This is the first orientation of the trim member 22, in which the tile trim can be used at an edge of tiles having a thickness A. In order to use the tile trim 10 at an edge of tiles having a thickness B, the trim member 22 is arranged in the second orientation shown in Figure 10. The second orientation is at right angles to the first orientation, and in the second orientation, the second engagement surface 58 is secured to the first securing formation 18 by the adhesive tape 52. The first engagement surface 56 engages the spacers 54 on the second securing formation 20. In the second orientation, the tile trim 10 can be used at an edge of tiles having a thickness B. Referring to Figure 11, there is shown the third embodiment in which the second trim member 24 is used instead of the first trim member 22. The second trim member 24 is larger than the first trim member 20 and can be used with tiles 100 of greater thickness than the first trim member 22.

In Figure 11, the first engagement surface 56 of the second trim member 24 is secured to the first securing formation 18 by the adhesive tape 52. The second engagement surface 58 engages the spacers 54 on the second securing formation 20. In the first orientation of the second trim member 24, the tile trim 10 can be used on the edge of tiles 100 having a thickness C. In Figure 12, the second trim member 24 is in the second orientation, and the second engagement surface 58 of the second remember 24 is secured to the first securing formation 18 by the adhesive tape 52. The first engagement 56 engages the spaces 54 on the second securing formation 20. In the second orientation of the second trim member 24, the tile trim 10 can be used at an edge of tiles 100 having a thickness D. Figures 17 and 18 each show a perspective view of respective versions of the second embodiment of the invention. In Figure 17, the first trim member 22 is shoWn with the base member 12. As can be seen, the base member 12 and the first trim member 22 are elongate.

The first trim member 22 can be clipped onto the securing portion 16 by engaging one of the lug elements 50A or 50B with one of the lug formations 48, and then forcing the other another element onto the other lug formation 48.

In Figure 18, the second trim member 24 is shown with the base member 12, and in is secured to the securing portion 16 in the same way as indicated above.

There is thus described an effective tile trim which, in each of the embodiments described above, two trim members 22 and 24 are provided separate from the base member 12. The trim members 22, 24 can each be used in two different orientations to allow the user to select which of the trim members 22, 24, and which orientation should be used with the user's tiles.

The base member may be formed of a suitable PVC plastics material. The trim members may be formed of the plastics material and may, if desired, be painted suitable colours or have a metallic finish. Alternatively, the trim member may be formed of aluminium or other suitable metal or metallic material.

Various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the shape of the trim portion 26 can be different to that shown.

Claims

Claims 1. A tile trim arrangeable along an edge of a row of tiles mounted on a surface, the tile trim comprising a base member mountable on the surface, the base member having a securing portion, and the tile trim further including a trim member securable to the securing portion.
2. A tile trim according to Claim 1, wherein the trim member is separate from the securing portion.
3. A tile trim according to Claim I or 2, wherein the trim member is one selected from a plurality of trim members of different heights.
4. A tile trim according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the trim member is selected from first and second trim members of different heights to one another, and each of the trim members is securable to the base member in a selected one of two orientations.
5. A tile trim according to any of Claims 1 to 4, wherein the securing portion comprises co-operating formations to co-operate with the trim member, and secure the trim member to the base member.
6. A tile trim according to Claim 5, wherein the trim member comprises co-operating elements to co-operate with the securing portion.
7. A tile trim according to Claim 6, wherein the co-operating formations of the securing portion comprise first and second securing formations to engage the co-operating elements of the trim member, the first and second securing formations extending generally transverse to one another.
8. A tile trim according to Claim 7, wherein the co-operating elements co-operate with the co-operating formations to secure the trim member to the securing portion.
9. A tile trim according to Claim 8, wherein the trim member comprises first and second co-operating elements which are configured to co-operate with the first and second co-operating formations on the securing portion and secure the trim member to the securing portion.
10. A tile trim according to Claim 9, wherein the first co-operating element can co-operate with the first co-operating formation, and the second co-operating element can co-operate with the second co-operating formation, to secure the trim member to the base member with the trim member in a first orientation.
11. A tile trim according to Claim 9 or 10, wherein the first co-operating element can co-operate with the second co-operating formation, and the second co-operating element can co-operate with the first co-operating formation, to secure the trim member to the base member with the trim member in a second orientation,.
12. A tile trim according to any of Claims 7 to 11, wherein the base member comprises a mounting portion which can extend behind the tiles on the surface, and the securing portion is provided on the mounting portion.
13. A tile trim according to Claim 12, wherein at least a region of the first securing formation extends generally parallel to the mounting portion, and at least a region of the second securing formation extends transverse to the mounting portion.
14. A tile trim according to Claim 13, wherein at least a region of the second securing formation extends substantially perpendicular to the mounting portion.
15. A tile trim according to Claim 13 or 14, wherein the aforesaid regions of the first and second securing formations are adjacent the mounting portion.
16. A tile trim according to any of Claims 6 to 15, wherein the trim member comprises a trim portion, and the co-operating elements extend inwardly from the trim portion.
17. A tile trim according to any of Claims 5 to 16, wherein the trim member defines a recess in which the securing portion is received.
18. A tile trim according to Claim 17, wherein the trim member is slidable onto the securing portion of the base member, and the co-operating elements of the trim member comprise inwardly extending securing elements to slidably engage the securing formations of the securing portion.
19. A tile trim. according to Claim 18, wherein the co-operating elements of the trim member comprise inwardly extending abutment members against which the co-operating formations of the securing portion can abut.
20. A tile trim according to Claim 19, wherein the abutment members define recesses with the securing elements, wherein the aforesaid recesses can receive the co-operating formations of the securing portion.
21. A tile trim according to any of Claims 5 to 17, wherein the co-operating formations on the base member and the co-operating elements on the trim member are deformable to allow one to pass over the other to secure the trim member to the base member.
22. A tile trim according to Claim 21, wherein the co-operating formations and the co-operating elements are configured to allow a snap fit of the trim member onto the base member.
23. A tile trim according to Claim 21 or 22, wherein the co-operating formations on the base member constitute detent formations, and the co-operating elements on the trim member constitute detent elements.
24. A tile trim according to Claim 23. wherein the detent elements on the trim member are arranged to fit around the detent formations on the base member.
25. A tile trim according to Claim 23 or 24, wherein the detent formations comprise lug formations and the detent elements comprise lug elements, whereby the lug formations and the lug elements are configured to co-operate with each other to secure the trim member to the base member.
26. A tile trim according to Claim 23, 24 or 25, wherein the detent formations on the base member extend outwardly from the co-operating formations of the securing portion.
27. A tile trim according to any of Claims 21 to 26, wherein each of the co-operating formations of the securing portion has a dog leg configuration in profile.
28. A tile trim according to any of Claims 5 to 17, wherein an adhesive material is provided to secure the trim member to the securing portion of the base member, the adhesive material being provided on at least one of the co-operating formations of the securing portion.
29. A tile trim according to Claim 28, wherein the adhesive material comprises a double sided adhesive tape.
30. A tile trim according to Claim 28 or 29, wherein the trim member comprises first and second engagement surfaces for engaging the securing portion of the base member.
31. A tile trim according to Claim 30, wherein the engagement surfaces are transverse to each other, the first engagement surface engaging one of the first and second securing formations and the second engagement surface engaging the other of the first and second securing formations.
32. A tile trim according to Claim 30 or 31, wherein first and second shoulders are provided adjacent each of the first and second engagement surfaces, the ends of first and second co-operating formations abutting the respective first and second shoulders.
33. A tile trim substantially as herein described with reference to Figures 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings.
34. A tile trim substantially as herein described with reference to Figures 5 to 8 of the accompanying drawings.
35. A tile trim substantially as herein described with reference to Figures 9 to 12 of the accompanying drawings.