A New or Improved Substitute for Tiles for the Covering of Walls, Ceilings, and other suitable Places.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 27th May, 1895
Complete Specification Left, 27th Feb., 1896-Accepted, 11th Apr., 1896
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A New or Improved Substitute for Tiles for the Covering of Walls,
Ceilings, and other suitable Places.
I ALFRED ROBERTS 10 The Avenue, Brixton, London S. W. Foreman Builder,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows
My invention relates to means whereby a substitute is provided for the ordinary
tiles as now used for the purpose of covering walls, ceilings and other suitable
places and according to which a thoroughly efficient and effective covering is
obtained resembling in appearance the ordinary tiling as now used, at however a
considerably less cost owing to the great saving of labour, time and material.
According to my invention I provide sheets of iron or any other suitable
material of any desired size thickness or shape which are suitably embossed and
enamelled so as to give the appearance of a number of tiles, the sheets being of
such dimensions as may be necessary.
These sheets of embossed iron can easily be fixed in position with little trouble
by means of screws plaster and otherwise thereby saving the laborious work
occasioned by the use of tiles which it is necessary to fix singly and at the same
time an extremely effective and efficient covering is provided capable of withstanding
a large amount of wear and tear.
I further propose covering the back of the embossed plates according to my
invention with a suitable fire-proof substance for the purpose of forming a
foundation thereto and offering as much resistance as possible to any indentations
that otherwise might be occasioned.
The divisions between the embossed squares as representing tiles may also be
enamelled in such a manner and with a suitable substance as may be found in
practice necessary for the prevention of any cracking in the enamel which may be
occasioned owing to the bending of the sheets around the angle of a wall or
otherwise.
It will thus be seen that my invention is intended to provide an effective and
efficient substitute for the tiles now used upon walls ceilings and other places where
my improvements are adaptable, at a greatly reduced cost, and at the same time
dispensing with the amount of work and the mutilation of walls occasioned by the
fixing of tiles as at present necessary.
My improvements are capable of some modification without departing from the
principle of my invention.
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1005
J. B. FLEURET,
5 Hatton Garden, London, Agent for the Applicant.

page_text: A New or Improved Substitute for Tiles for the Covering of Walls,
Ceilings, and other suitable Places.
I ALFRED ROBERTS of 89 Sandmere Road, Clapham late of 10 The Avenue
Brixton London, Foreman Builder do hereby declare the nature of my invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention relates to an improved means whereby a substitute is provided for
the ordinary tiles hitherto in use for the purpose of covering or decorating walls
ceilings or other suitable places and has for its object to form a thoroughly efficient
and effective covering at a considerable less cost than is obtainable with the
ordinary tiling.
For this purpose I provide sheets of iron tin or other suitable material of any
desired thickness or shape which are suitably embossed and formed with V shaped
grooves or divisions in line with one another and enamelled on their outer or
exposed surfaces so as to give them the appearance of a number of juxtaposed tiles
the sheets being of suitable dimensions according to the purposes for which they
may be used and two or more of which may be joined together in manner such as
hereinafter described.
These sheets can be easily and quickly set up and fixed in position by screws
plaster or other suitable means thereby dispensing with the skill and saving the
laborious work occasioned by the use of tiles which have to be fixed singly, and at
the same time providing an effective and efficient covering capable of withstanding
a large amount of wear and tear.
I may in some cases cover the inner side or back of the embossed plates with a
suitable fireproof substance for forming a foundation thereto and offering as much
resistance as possible to any indentations that otherwise might be occasioned.
The divisions or grooves formed between the embossed or raised squares or other
shaned parts of the plates representing tiles may also be enamelled or covered with
a substance such as japan or otherwise, suitable for the prevention of any cracking
in the enamel which may be occasioned owing to the bending of the sheets round
the angle of a wall or otherwise.
By means of my invention not only is an effective and efficient substitute for
decorative tiles provided at a greatly reduced cost but the said plates can be easily
bent along the line of the grooves and by their use the mutilation of walls
occasioned by the fixing of such tiles is obviated.
In the accompanying sheet of drawings illustrating my invention
Figure 1 represents a side elevation of one of my improved embossed plates,
and Figure 2 is a vertical cross section of the same.
Figure 3 is a horizontal cross section to a larger scale showing the neans
employed for joining two plates together although any other suitable means may
be adopted as occasion may require and
Figure 4 is a side elevation of a portion of two adjacent plates showing the
joining tongues.
a a are the raised or embossed portions of the plate the outer or front surfaces of
which are enamelled or japaned in any suitable colours or designs to represent square
decorative tiles but the said embossed portions may be made in any other required
shape. The embossed parts a are separated by the recessed or ✓ shaped grooved
portions which are also enamelled or covered with a suitable substance for
preventing the cracking of the enamel which may occur whilst bending the
plates.
cc are tongues or projections formed on one or more edges of the plate where it
joins on to another plate, the edge of the adjacent plate being formed with

page_text: notches c engaging the tongues c shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4.
The tongues c
engaging with the notches c¹ may extend slightly underneath the inner edges of the
said notches as shown in Figure 3 thus holding the plates in line with each other
and preventing their shifting. The plates are embossed with beading d to represent
the raised edges of the tiles which beading may be formed across or in any other
direction along the embossed portions a. Figure 3 is a- covering of fireproof
substance forming a foundation to the back or inner surface of the plate and
offering a resistance to any indentations which might otherwise be occasioned.
Paper, felt, or any other suitable material may also be used behind the plates to
prevent ringing.
As will be seen the vertical grooves 6 as well as the longitudinal grooves b are
in line with one another so that the plates may be easily bent in either direction
along one or other of the said grooves for which purpose the grooves are preferably
formed at an angle of 45°.
For the purpose of forming corner plates I prefer to construct them with a plane
strip c 2 as shown in elevation and section Figures 5 & 6 which can be easily bent
around the corners of a wall to which it may be applied.
My improved embossed plates may be easily and quickly set up and fixed in
position on walls, or other suitable places where decorative art tiles are usually
employed by means of screws pins or plaster. Figures 3 & 4 show an arrangement
in which pins are employed for this purpose, the said pins passing through holes
formed in the bottom of the grooves or recesses 6 and 61 and penetrating into the
wood or other material to which the plates are attached.
As my improvements are capable of some slight modification without departing
from the principle thereof I do not restrict myself to the precise form or placement
of the parts thereof.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention I declare that what I claim is ;—
1. As a substitute for decorative tiles the employment of plates suitably
embossed and enamelled and formed with V shaped grooves or divisions in line
with one another substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
2. In the construction of enamelled plates as a substitute for decorative tiles the
combination of the embossed beaded portions a and the grooves or divisions bb¹ of
the tongues or projections c and notches c' engaging with one another for the
purpose of forming a joint between two adjacent plates substantially as described
and shown in the drawings.
3. The combination with embossed and enamelled plates as a substitute for
decorative tiles of the backing or foundation of fireproof or other material e the
pins or screws for fixing the plates in position, and the plane strip c2 for
bending the plate around corners when desired substantially as described and shown
in the drawings.
4. The improved substitute for decorative tiles substantially as described and
shown in the drawings.
Dated this 27th day of February 1896.
J. B. FLEURET,
5 Hatton Garden, London, Agent for the Applicant.