Grid Plate for Laying Tile on Uneven Surfaces

Abstract

A grid plate for laying mosaic tile preferably includes a grid plate member and detachable tile trowels and/or depth tools. The grid plate member includes a plurality of transverse strips, a plurality of lengthwise strips, and a plurality of retention elements. The plurality of transverse and lengthwise cross strips form a grid pattern. It is preferable that a top of the plurality of transverse and lengthwise strips be brought to an edge to facilitate the distribution of thinset. The plurality of retention elements are integrally molded into the grid pattern to secure the grid plate to a tile cavity.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 579,924, filed Nov. 1, 2017, and hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to laying tile, and more specifically, to a grid plate for laying tile, which facilitates the flush and level laying of the tile in a cavity.[0003]Mosaic tiles, mosaic medallions, decorative tiles and the like are used as accents between lesser attractive tiles and other flooring objects. However, a height of the adjacent tile or objects is usually greater, which results in excessive or a lack of thinset being applied. More experienced tiling professionals may be able to lay the mosaic tiles flush and level with the existing tiles. However, it will be more work for a less experienced tiling professional to lay the mosaic tiles flush and level. The prior art does not disclose a grid plate for laying mosaic tile.[0004]Accordingly,...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The present invention provides a grid plate for laying tile, which facilitates the flush and level laying of the tile between existing tile and other objects which may be uneven. The grid plate for laying tile preferably includes a grid plate member and detachable tiling tools such as tile trowels. The grid plate member includes a plurality of transverse strips, a plurality of lengthwise strips, and a plurality of retention elements or rings built therein. The plurality of transverse and lengthwise cross strips form a grid pattern. It is preferable that a top of the plurality of transverse and lengthwise strips be brought to an edge to facilitate the distribution of thinset. The plurality of retention elements or rings are integrally molded into the grid pattern. It is understood that other shaped retention members may also be used such as squares or rectangles.

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However, a height of the adjacent tile or objects is usually greater, which results in excessive or a lack of thinset being applied.

The prior art does not disclose a grid plate for laying mosaic tile.

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