EP2812509

• Hurson, Ryan Patrick; Van Leusden, Everardus Johannes Maria; Atkins, Michael Paul Nicholassince Nov 14, 2014; EPO record ends Feb 15, 2019

The present invention provides a tile and method of forming a tile, in which the tile comprises a base substrate and a laminate layer, whereby the substrate has upstanding edges on a top surface thereof, such that the edges define a rim at a perimeter of the substrate for aligning the laminate layer on the top surface of the substrate. The substrate comprises connecting means for engaging with connecting means of a substrate of a further tile to form an interconnected floor system. Engaging the connecting means of a tile with a further tile aligns and positions a side edge of the tile with the side edge of the further tile in a side by side arrangement to provide a grout effect for the tiles when connected.

From the international application WO2013117653