US4349588A
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Simulated brick or tile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-09-08
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Granted: 1982-09-14
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Expires: 2001-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A method for making simulated brick or tile wall or floor using cement, water-based adhesive and water-insoluble powdered pigment. The mixture is applied and then partially set. Scoring indentations are made to remove cement. After being completely set, mortar is placed in the indentations as a grout and allowed to set. The final step is a clear water-resistant coating on the entire surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Schiffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:35
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44F; B44F11/00; B44F11/06; B44F9/00; B44F9/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/163; Y10T428/164; Y10T428/166
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for making a simulated brick or tile wall or floor comprising: (a) Providing a mixture of cement, water and water-based adhesive of the consistency of mortar; (b) Applying the mixture to a wall or floor and permitting it to partially set; (c) Scoring indentations in a selected design on the partially set applied mixture and removing the cement from the indentations. (d) Permitting the applied mixture to completely set; (e) Applying mortar into the indentations as a grout and allowing it to set; and (f) Applying a further clear water-resistant coating to the entire surface of the applied mixture.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for making a simulated brick or tile wall or floor comprising: (a) Providing a mixture of cement, water and water-based adhesive of the consistency of mortar; (b) Applying the mixture to a wall or floor and permitting it to partially set; (c) Scoring indentations in a selected design on the partially set applied mixture and removing the cement from the indentations. (d) Permitting the applied mixture to completely set; (e) Applying mortar into the indentations as a grout and allowing it to set; and (f) Applying a further clear water-resistant coating to the entire surface of the applied mixture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein water-insoluble powdered pigment of the desired color is included in the initial mixture of cement, water and water-based adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 or 2 wherein a clear, water-resistant coating is applied to the entire surface of the applied mixture after it has completely set, before applying the grout.
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