Methods and apparatus for laying marble tile flooring
OwnerSebastian Bazzanoinventor
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for laying marble tile flooring utilizes a form and method for using the form. The form provides for applying layers of a sealant, mud and thin set to a height determined by the form for laying the first tile in a horizontally level position. Second and subsequent tiles are laid relative to the first laid tile by gauging off the first laid tile and fixing the height of sealant, mud, and thin set such that the second and subsequently laid tiles are level with the first tile and parallel to the edges of the first laid tile. The result is a completely horizontal tiled floor with each tile level to an adjacent tile and parallel and or perpendicular relative to each other tile.
Claims10
A method for laying a level natural stone tile floor comprising the steps of:
- laying and leveling a first tile at a predetermined height above a floor;
- positioning a four sided form with sides at right angles to each other with an open space therebetween, such that a first leveling side is abutted up against a first side of said first laid tile and such that leveling devices associated with said first leveling side are positioned over the first laid tile;
- adjusting said overlying leveling devices such that a top edge of said abutting leveling side lies in a plane horizontal and parallel to the top surface of said first laid tile;
- adjusting leveling devices associated with a second leveling side such that a top edge of said second leveling side lies in the same plane as said top edge of said first leveling side, said second leveling side being located opposite said first leveling side;
- filling said open space within said form with mud to the top edges of said four sides, said mud comprising;
- a bottom layer of a bonding material, and a relatively thick layer of a base material;
- removing the form;
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- laying a second tile with a layer of adhesive thereunder over the applied mud such that a top surface of said second tile is level with the top surface of said first laid tile.
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