DANIEL J. FORTMAN
Electrical Contractor at Rd R7, Cols Grove, OH

License number
Ohio EL.23871
Effective Date
Jan 1, 2017
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2017
Type
Electrical Contractors
Address
Address
7700 Road R7, Cols Grove, OH 45830
Phone
(419) 424-0099
(419) 384-7663 (Fax)

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Tile Guard

US Patent:
2009028, Nov 26, 2009
Filed:
May 21, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/470335
Inventors:
Daniel Fortman - Columbus Grove OH, US
International Classification:
E04F 13/075, E04B 1/62, E04B 1/00, E04C 2/20
US Classification:
52105, 52515, 523093, 523091, 5274711
Abstract:
A tile guard for use in a method of installing a plurality of tiles on a floor surface includes a layer of film having opposed top and bottom surfaces, the top surface having a generally smooth texture and the bottom surface including an adhesive. The method of installing the tiles includes the steps of positioning the layer of film on a top surface of respective tiles of the plurality of tiles such that respective film bottom surface are in contact with respective top surfaces of the respective tiles. The method includes positioning the respective tiles on the floor surface such that the film top surface faces upwardly and such that predetermined gaps are left between the respective tiles. The method includes spreading grout over the positioned tiles and directing the grout into the gaps between the respective tiles and then removing the layer of film from the respective tiles.