Patent ID: 6228194
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: B29C,B44C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
The method of decorating and redecorating a planar ceramic tile surface comprising the steps of,providing a plurality of three-dimensional decorative members where each of said three-dimensional decorative members has a rear surface,providing an adhesive for cementing decorative members to said ceramic tile surface where said adhesive has the property of yielding its capability for maintaining a bonded relationship between two members when heat is applied thereto,bonding said rear surfaces of said plurality of three-dimensional decorative members to said ceramic tile surface using said adhesive to form a first decorative pattern,subsequently applying heat to said adhesive to release at least one of said plurality of decorative members from said surface,removing residue adhesive from said rear surface of said at least one of said plurality of decorative members,reapplying adhesive to said rear surface of said at least one decorative member, andreattaching said at least one of said plurality of decorative members to said surface to form a second decorative pattern.