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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2004
Robert J. Miller, Dalton, GA (US);
Jean Briere, Ooltewah, TN (US);
Robert J. Miller, Dalton, GA (US);
Jean Briere, Ooltewah, TN (US);
Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Dalton, GA (US);
Abstract
A modular tile assembly having a substantially rigid substrate, at least one sealant layer, and at least one stone, ceramic, or porcelain tile. A bottom surface of a first sealant layer being bonded to an upper surface of the substrate and a top surface of a second sealant layer being bonded to a lower surface of the substrate. The tile being bonded to at least a portion of the top surface of the first sealant layer. In one example, the substrate is provided with a tongue or a groove defined in any one, combination, or each of the respective side edges of the substrate, as desired.