Patent ID: 6367218
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B44C,E04F

Abstract:
In combination with a wall having a surface, a back splash for protecting the wall surface from liquids or steam, said back splash comprising:a plurality of rigid ceramic tiles held on the wall surface, each tile having an exterior glazed over the entirety thereof, the exterior comprising a front face facing away from the wall surface, an opposite rear face facing the wall surface and sides extending between the front and rear faces, the rear face of the tile being flat, the sides of the tile abutting the sides of adjacent tiles and being finished to form mortar-free and gap-free joints with the abutting sides of adjacent tiles to substantially obstruct the flow of liquids or steam between adjacent tiles, and the front face and sides of the tile being colored whereby the back splash presents a predetermined ornamental pattern; and fasteners located between the wall surface and each of the tiles, each fastener having a first side member attached to the wall surface, a second side member attached to the rear face of each tile and a disengageable-reengageable connection between said members wherein the tiles are removably held to the wall surface solely by the fasteners.