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Installation gridInstallation grid description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070107373, Installation grid. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to tiling systems and in particular to a grid system to be applied to a wall for simplifying the registration of tiles. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Tile floors or tile walls are typically installed using a rectangular grid type system that requires approximate registration of adjacent tiles. It is important to control both the precise location of a rectangular or other shaped tile as well as the spacing between adjacent tiles. It is common to use tile spacers which are of a cross type configuration and are used at the corners of the tiles to appropriately space adjacent tiles. [0003] Existing tile alignment systems work satisfactory for professional or experienced tradesman however there is a learning curve associated with the installation of tiles and the ability to appropriately space and install the tiles. There are many applications particularly for the home handyman type that the existing tile alignment systems do not result in a consistent installation. There is often a considerable variation associated with the tiles initially installed compared to the tiles installed at the end of the project. This factor can also deter a home handyman type from initiating a tiling project on his own. [0004] The present invention provides a tile alignment system which is simple to use and allows accurate placement of tiles in a quick and efficient manner. SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION [0005] A tile insert grid according to the present invention comprises a molded plastic grid having a series of cells with each cell forming a peripheral frame about a tile receiving open center. The grid includes peripheral edge portions adapted to cooperate with peripheral edge portions of a like tile insert grid to provide an expanded grid having the same spacing between cells including cells at an abutment between like tile insert grids. [0006] In an aspect of the invention the tile receiving grid is sufficiently resilient to be rolled upon itself for storage or shipping. [0007] In an aspect of the invention the grid is adapted to receive and locate at least 24 tiles. [0008] The invention is also directed to the tile insert grid in combination with predetermined tiles wherein said grid is of a thickness less than half the thickness of the predetermined tiles. [0009] In a further aspect of the invention the time insert grid is adapted to receive rectangular tiles or square tiles. [0010] In a different aspect of the invention the tile insert grid includes a top portion two side portions and a bottom portion and the grid is disposed at a 45.degree. angle relative to the top portion. [0011] In an aspect of the invention the tile insert grid includes a top portion two side portions and a bottom portion and the grid includes a series of interior grid members of an equal width terminating at the top portion, the two side portions or the bottom portion at a grid member of half the width of the interior grid members. [0012] A method of installing tiles according to the present invention comprises securing one or more tile receiving grids to a support surface in an aligned desired orientation for receiving tiles in cells of the one or more tile receiving grids, using the secured tile receiving grids as a guide to accurately locate tiles one to the other by using an adhesive to secure tiles within the cells of the one or more tile receiving grids with said grids being of a reduced thickness relative to the tiles, and applying grout between adjacent tiles and above grid members of the tile receiving grids. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] The above as well as other advantages and features of the present invention will be described in greater detail according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention in which; [0014] FIG. 1 is partial perspective view of two abutting walls about to be tiled; [0015] FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the two abutting walls with a tile receiving grid about to be applied to one wall; [0016] FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing two tile receiving grids applied to the walls to be tiled; [0017] FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view showing the grid being applied to a wall; [0018] FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional view showing tiles being applied to the wall with the grid in place; [0019] FIG. 6 is a vertical sectional of a wall with the tiles located in the grid; [0020] FIG. 7 shows a vertical sectional of a wall with the tiles in place and grouting being provided between the tiles; Continue reading about Installation grid... 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