Abstract A divider strip and method of using same which facilitates the provision of seam areas in terrazzo type flooring structures. The divider strip comprises an elongated thin, generally U-shaped body portion including an outwardly extending mounting flange at the distal end of at least one leg of the U. A resilient plastic material is received in the channel area defined by the body portion for maintaining the shape of the strip and for keeping foreign material from entering thereinto during the floor construction work. The strip is desirably mounted by means of the mounting flanges to a base floor in an inverted position and terrazzo flooring material is poured over the base floor on both sides of the divider strip to a level substantially equal to the height of the divider from the base floor. Following pouring, the terrazzo surface is ground smooth and, in the process, the closed end of the U-shaped body portion is ground away to expose the resilient plastic material in the channel area. The plastic may then be removed and the channel area filled with a color impregnated or plain grout-like material in order to complete the seam. The ends of the divider strip include means to facilitate an interfitting locking relationship between the divider and other, similar dividers when they are to be spliced in a straight line end to end relationship.
A method of providing a seam in a terrazzo type flooring structure, said method comprising the steps of: providing at least one elongated generallY U-shaped divider member having a pair of spaced apart side walls and a top wall, said side walls and top wall defining an elongated channel; substantially filling said channel with a resilient filler material; positioning said U-shaped divider member in an inverted condition so as to extend along the area where said seam is to be formed; placing a terrazzo type flooring material along both sides of said divider to a level substantially equal to the height of said top wall; and, selectively removing said top wall from its connection with said side walls by grinding, thereby exposing said resilient material and said resilient preventing foreign matter from entering the area between the side walls during the grinding procedure.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
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A method of providing a seam in a terrazzo type flooring structure, said method comprising the steps of: providing at least one elongated generallY U-shaped divider member having a pair of spaced apart side walls and a top wall, said side walls and top wall defining an elongated channel; substantially filling said channel with a resilient filler material; positioning said U-shaped divider member in an inverted condition so as to extend along the area where said seam is to be formed; placing a terrazzo type flooring material along both sides of said divider to a level substantially equal to the height of said top wall; and, selectively removing said top wall from its connection with said side walls by grinding, thereby exposing said resilient material and said resilient preventing foreign matter from entering the area between the side walls during the grinding procedure.
Claim 3
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The method as defined in claim 1 further including the steps of removing said resilient material from said channel and filling said channel with a grout-like material.
Claim 4
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The method as defined in claim 2 wherein said step of positioning comprises rigidly affixing said divider member to a base area for said terrazzo type flooring structure.
Claim 5
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The method as defined in claim 3 wherein said filling step comprises filling said channel with a decorative, color impregnated grout-like material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The method as defined in claim 2 wherein said filling step comprises filling said channel with a decorative, color impregnated grout-like material.
Claim 7
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The method as defined in claim 3 wherein said filling step comprises filling said channel with a non-slip grout material for providing better footing.
Claim 8
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The method as defined in claim 2 wherein said filling step comprises filling said channel with a non-slip grout material for providing better footing.