Modular two-piece floor tile

Abstract

A two-piece modular floor tile includes a top member formed from wood or stone, and a support member formed from plastic and wood composite material. Each of the top and support members is of substantially rectangular. The support member is adapted to increase air circulation and decrease moisture accumulation, and does not tend to be damaged by rot and termites. In one embodiment, the support member includes a plurality of parallel longitudinal internal channels. In another embodiment, the support member includes a longitudinal projection at one side and a longitudinal mated groove at the other side. In yet another embodiment, the support member includes a plurality of parallel longitudinal bottom troughs. In a further embodiment, the top member includes a plurality of shaped elements secured together.

1 . A modular floor tile comprising:
 a top member; and   a support member,   wherein each of the top member and the support member is of substantially rectangular, and wherein the support member is formed from a material adapted to increase air circulation and decrease moisture accumulation.   
   
   
       2 . The modular floor tile of  claim 1 , wherein the top member comprises a plurality of elements secured together. 
   
   
       3 . The modular floor tile of  claim 1 , wherein the support member comprises a plurality of parallel longitudinal internal channels. 
   
   
       4 . The modular floor tile of  claim 1 , wherein the support member comprises a longitudinal first member at one side and a longitudinal second member at the other side, the first member being complementary to the second member in shape. 
   
   
       5 . The modular floor tile of  claim 1 , wherein the support member comprises a plurality of parallel longitudinal bottom troughs 
   
   
       6 . The modular floor tile of  claim 1 , wherein the support member comprises a knurled bottom surface. 
   
   
       7 . The modular floor tile of  claim 4 , wherein the first member is a projection and the second member is a groove. 
   
   
       8 . The modular floor tile of  claim 4 , wherein the first member is a groove and the second member is a projection.