Abstract: A modular floor covering includes tiles, and at least one series of framing modules (2) and elements for the detachable connection of the framing modules (2) to one another and/or to an underlayer which has been laid on the floor. The elements are of the type that permits individual demounting of each framing module (2) by displacement of the framing module (2) vertically in relation to the floor, without demounting either the adjacent framing modules or the adjacent tiles (1).

Abstract: A flooring system includes tiles (7) , at least a series of identical and rigid slab framing modules (1, 8) in at least one plane, the framing modules of the series being complementary so as to be placed relative to one another to form an exposed grid of the slabs (7) and elements for removably assembling together the modules, designed to impose a relative orientation of said modules and link them rigidly in one plane at least and to enable, once the flooring system is installed, to remove any one of the framing modules by manipulating only the framing module and, if required, only the adjacent slab(s) and or modules adjacent thereto.