Tiled Transition Bracketing for Inside Corners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for forming transitions between surface coverings at inside corners, such as cove base tiles and flexible floor moldings, are either costly to produce, limited in design options, or visually inconsistent with the surrounding tiles, failing to provide a seamless and aesthetically pleasing solution.
Innovation Solution
A tiled transition bracket system that includes a bracket with angled receiving slots for tile strips, allowing for secure integration with various surface coverings, including ceramic and wood tiles, and the option to use different materials and colors, while maintaining a uniform appearance through grout joints and connector mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If cove base tiles with curved shapes are used to form transitions, then a seamless transition is achieved, but manufacturing cost and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transition bracket is divided into multiple segments or pieces that can be assembled together to form the complete transition. This segmentation allows each piece to be manufactured using standard straight extrusion processes, avoiding the need for expensive and time-consuming curved tile manufacturing while still achieving the desired seamless curved transition appearance when installed
Solution Approach 2:
The transition bracket acts as an intermediary component between the floor and wall surfaces. It provides a pre-formed receiving slot that guides and supports the tile strip, enabling the creation of curved or angled transitions without requiring the tile itself to be custom-shaped, thus simplifying manufacturing
2Ease of operation
If flexible floor moldings are used for transitions, then installation is simplified, but visual uniformity with surrounding tiles deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The transition bracket is designed to match the appearance, color, and material characteristics of the surrounding tiles as closely as possible. By using the same or similar materials and finishing processes, the bracket achieves visual homogeneity with the adjacent tile surfaces, eliminating the appearance of mismatched materials while maintaining ease of installation
Solution Approach 2:
The transition bracket copies the visual characteristics, color, and texture of the surrounding tile surfaces. This allows the bracket to blend seamlessly with the existing tile work, creating a uniform appearance that matches the surrounding areas while providing the functional benefits of a pre-formed transition component
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple materials and colors are used for transitions, then design flexibility increases, but visual consistency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The transition bracket is designed as a universal component that can be used with various tile types, colors, and designs. The bracket's receiving slot and mounting features are standardized to work with different tile configurations, providing design flexibility while maintaining visual consistency through its ability to blend with surrounding surfaces regardless of the specific tile material or color used
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure includes various brackets and systems for forming tiled transitions between surfaces. One bracket embodiment for forming a tiled transition between a first surface and a second surface forming an inside corner includes a first base portion securable to the first surface, a second base portion securable to the second surface, a receiving slot angled with respect to the first and second surfaces for receiving a tile strip to form the tiled transition, and a channel for receiving a filler material adjacent to the receiving slot.