A floor system, a coupling insert and a floor covering comprising such a floor system

EP4636194A2Pending Publication Date: 2025-10-22UNILIN BVBA
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2025171005
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-05-29
Filing Date
2025-04-16
Publication Date
2025-10-22

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Technical Problem

Existing ceramic tile installations are labor-intensive, costly, and require professional expertise, while floating floor systems lack impact strength and sound insulation, and are prone to water penetration and limited configuration options.

Method used

A floor system with a ceramic tile top layer and a support layer featuring coupling elements, using a coupling insert for easy installation, and reinforced with resin material for impact resistance, and optionally glued to an underlayment for stability, allowing for sound attenuation and expansion gap bridging.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates easier installation, maintains impact strength, reduces noise, and provides sound insulation, while allowing for flexible configuration and easy removal or replacement of tiles.

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Abstract

A floor system comprising a floor element (2), wherein said floor element (2) comprises a top layer (5), preferably comprising a ceramic tile, and a support layer (6), wherein said support layer (6) comprises edges (10, 11) provided with coupling elements (18), wherein the system comprises at least one coupling insert (17) adapted to interact with one coupling element (18) of the floor element (2).
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