Abstract: According to various embodiments, methods, apparatuses, and products are provided that use an S-shaped die mold and a scoring/knifing process to produce two types of dies (S-shaped tiles and C-shaped tiles) from the S-shaped tile mold. The scoring/knifing process forms one or more channels or other suitable shapes in the S-shaped tile. At least one of the channels creates the appearance that the S-shaped tile comprises two separate and cooperating tile sections, each having a generally C-shaped cross section. In a further embodiment, at least one of the channels may be painted, colored, or otherwise darkened to accent a “shadow” effect, further creating the appearance that the C-shaped portions of the S-shaped tile are separate. In another embodiment, a method is provided that allows the S-shaped tiles to be broken or not broken along one or more of the channels, depending on the installer's preference.

Abstract: A method apparatus and product is provided which includes the use of an S-Tile mold, combined with a scoring/knifing process, which allows for subsequent controlled separation of what would normally be an S-Tile into two separate tile sections each having a general C-shaped cross section. This allows for two types of tiles (S-tiles and Two-Piece Mission tiles) to be made from one type of mold (S-tile). A method, apparatus and product is also provided which includes the use of an S-Tile mold, including or combined with a scoring, knifing, or forming process for providing a channel or other suitable shape, which allows for an S-Tile to be produced which appears to be two separate but cooperating tile sections having a general C-shaped cross section. The longitudinal channel 9 or other shape and or proximate area may also be painted, colored, or otherwise darkened in order to accent a “shadow” effect which causes the eye to better perceive separation of the two portions 6 and 7 of the tile 5.