Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying cementitious material onto a floor surface while screeding it and producing varying depths of ridged impressions in a longitudinal direction within the cementitious material, from deep ridges to flat surfaced material, all formed with a levelled surface, adapted to receive tile components and other flooring products. The apparatus includes a base adapted for displacement on the floor surface and provided with a container to receive the cementitious material. The container is adapted to discharge a required amount of cementitious material on the floor surface. The base defines an opening which screeds the material onto the floor surface and trails the discharged cementitious material from the container on the floor surface when the apparatus is operatively displaced. A gate is moveably mounted to be vertically displaced for selectively reducing the opening and for evenly spreading the cementitious material passing therethrough.

Abstract: The disclosure describes an apparatus for laying tiles or the like on a surface. The apparatus holds the tile over a surface portion which is covered with an adhesive material and on which the tile is intended to be laid, and allows it to contact the adhesive. A vibration is produced so that when the tile is in contact with the surface portion covered with the adhesive material, it becomes embedded therein thereby being fixed on the surface portion. Thereafter, the tile is released. The apparatus advantageously replaces the common practice of laying tiles by hand.