Tile-Securing System and Related Methods

A tile-securing system comprising:

• a polymeric one-piece bracket having a first flange, a second flange, and a central raised-wall portion,
• the first flange and the second flange opposing each other and being in the same plane,
• the central raised-wall portion being orthogonal to both the first flange and the second flange;
• a slot opening located on an exterior edge of the raised-wall portion;
• the slot opening having a first width and a first length,
• the slot opening configured to receive a wedge that upon insertion into the slot expands the first width to a greater second width;
• a wedge that is positioned within the slot opening and fixidly attached to the polymeric one-piece bracket,
• the wedge having a width that is relatively greater than the first width of the slot opening,
• the wedge having a length that is relatively less than the first length of the slot opening,
• a polymeric mat that is fixidly attached to the first flange or second flange;
• at least one tile that is adjacent to and in contact with the polymeric one-piece bracket;
• and
• a pedestal that is fixidly attached to the polymeric mat.