Method of forming a tiled floor

Abstract

A method of forming a tiled floor including the steps of (a) fastening a plurality of base modules ( 310 ) having a contoured top surface ( 330 ) to a ground surface and (b) laying tiles on the modules so that the surface of the tiles reflects the contoured surface ( 330 ) of the modules ( 310 ). In one form, the modules ( 310 ) are formed from an open grid which is filled by pouring concrete and any excess concrete scarped from the contoured top surface ( 330 ) of the grid before tiles are laid.

1 . A method of forming a tiled floor, the method including the steps of: 
 fastening a plurality of tiling base modules onto a ground surface, each said tiling module comprising a base having a top surface and a bottom surface; and    laying tiles on said top surface of said tiling modules so that the contour of tiles reflects the contour of the top surface of the tiling modules.    
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the tiling modules is located over a floor waste outlet.  
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the tiling module has top surface that is inclined toward said floor waste outlet.  
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the tiling modules are formed from an open grid.  
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein concrete is over the tiling modules and any excess concrete scraped from the top surface of the module.  
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the contour of top surface of the tiling module is reflected by the contour of the scaped concrete.  
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the tiling modules have a solid top surface.  
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the tiling modules are fastened to the ground surface using adhesives.  
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the tiling modules are fastened to the ground surface using mechanical fasteners.  
     
     
         11 . A tiling module for forming a tiled floor, the tiling module comprising: 
 a base having a bottom surface and top surface;    said bottom surface able to be fastened to a ground surface and said top surface allowing tiles to be laid onto said top surface;    wherein said top surface is contoured to reflect the desired contour of laid tiles.    
     
     
         12 . The tiling module of  claim 11  wherein the base is formed from an open grid.  
     
     
         13 . The tiling module of  claim 11  wherein the base is formed from a solid structure.  
     
     
         14 . The tiling module of  claim 11  wherein the base is partially formed from a grid and a solid structure.  
     
     
         15 . The tiling module of  claim 11  wherein an aperture is located through the base.  
     
     
         16 . The tiling module of  claim 15  wherein the top surface is inclined toward the aperture.  
     
     
         17 . The tiling module of  claim 11  wherein the interconnecting elements are provide to allow interconnection of adjoining modules.  
     
     
         18 . The tiling module of  claim 11  wherein fastening means are provided to allow the tiling module to be fastened to the ground surface.  
     
     
         19 . The tiling module of  claim 11  comprising frangible portions that are broken off and removed.  
     
     
         20 . The tiling module of  claim 19  wherein the tiling module is fabricated from a corrosion resistant material.