ПАНЕЛЬ С ПОКРЫТИЕМ, ПОЛУЧЕННАЯ МЕТОДОМ ПРЯМОЙ ПЕЧАТИ

Изобретение относится к панели, в частности к стеновой, потолочной или половой панели, которая содержит основной слой, имеющий лицевую сторону и обратную сторону, причем основной слой по меньшей мере на лицевой стороне содержит, начиная от лицевой стороны, следующие слои: грунтовочное покрытие; декоративное покрытие, содержащее полимеризуемую печатную краску; и полимерное покрытие, причем полимерное покрытие предпочтительно имеет градиенты твердости. 2 н. и 24 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил., 4 табл.

МНОГОСЛОЙНАЯ ВЛАГОСТОЙКАЯ ОТДЕЛОЧНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к области строительства, в частности к многослойной влагостойкой отделочной панели, предназначенной для настилания полов и обшивки стен. Технический результат изобретения заключается в повышении влагостойкости, твердости, а также экологических, амортизационных характеристик напольного покрытия. Многослойная панель включает влагостойкий центральный слой, содержащий верхнюю поверхность, первый влагостойкий клеевой слой и облицовочный слой, соединенный с верхней поверхностью центрального слоя посредством первого влагостойкого клеевого слоя. Влагостойкий центральный слой может содержать менее чем 10% добавок, выбранных из группы, включающей антиоксиданты, стабилизаторы, красители, фунгициды, связующие вещества, упрочняющие вещества и смазочные вещества. 3н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

СИСТЕМА, СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ МАГНИТНЫХ ПОКРЫТИЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТЕЙ

Настоящее изобретение относится к области покрытий пола и стен и, в частности, к устройству для использования при креплении блоков покрытия пола к подкладке и к способу изготовления указанных блоков покрытия пола и указанной подкладке, и к системе и способу использования при креплении блоков покрытия стены к подкладке и к способу крепления подкладки к стеновой плите. Техническим результатом является скорость монтажа. Технический результат достигается тем, что способ изготовления намагниченной подкладки включает в себя смешивание связующего состава, при этом связующий состав содержит пластификатор, пароизоляционный материал и поддающийся намагничиванию металлический состав; нагревание связующего состава до полутвердого состояния; диспергирование и равномерное распределение связующего состава по поверхности, связанной с конвейером; намагничивание поддающегося намагничиванию металлического состава в равномерно распределенном связующем составе; сматывание намагниченного связующего состава в ...

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПОВЕРХНОСТНОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ С ТИСНЕНОЙ ПЕЧАТНОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬЮ

Настоящее изобретение относится к способу изготовления поверхностного покрытия с тисненой печатной поверхностью. Подложку (16) непрерывно перемещают через производственную линию, при этом на упомянутой подложке (16) сначала выполняют печатный узор в печатном оборудовании (12), и затем в устройстве (14) для тиснения выполняют тисненый узор, совмещенный с печатным узором. Печатное оборудование (12) изготавливает печатный узор в линию с изготовлением тисненого узора. В процессе печати в печатном оборудовании (12) печатный узор растягивают или сжимают, динамически реагируя на индикаторы несовпадения печатного узора и тисненого узора так, чтобы корректировать или предотвращать эти несовпадения. Также настоящее изобретение относится к производственной линии для осуществления этого способа. Техническим результатом изобретения является корректировка и предотвращение деформации печатного узора. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПЛИТ ЛАМИНИРОВАННЫХ ПОЛОВ С КОМПЕНСАЦИОННЫМ ЭЛЕМЕНТОМ, В ЧАСТНОСТИ ПРОТИВОРАСТЯГИВАЮЩИМ ИМПРЕГНАТОМ

Изобретение относится к области строительства, в частности плитам для полов. Технический результат изобретения заключается в упрощении и удешевлении изготовления плит полов с повышением звукоизоляции. В плите пола используется компенсационный элемент, в частности противорастягивающий импрегнат, у которого пропитанная бумага соединена с изолирующим нижним слоем. Изолирующий нижний слой в плите пола служит слоем звукоизолирующего материала. Причем между бумагой и нижним слоем используется клеевое покрытие. 3 н. и 38 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЕ ДЕКОРАТИВНЫХ ПОВЕРХНОСТЕЙ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ КРАСКОСТРУЙНОЙ ПЕЧАТИ

Изобретение относится к изготовлению декоративных поверхностей с использованием технологии краскоструйной печати. Способ изготовления декоративных поверхностей, включающий стадии: краскоструйной печати цветного узора с использованием одной или нескольких водных красок для краскоструйной печати, содержащих латексное связующее на полиуретановой основе; импрегнирования бумажной подложки термоотверждающейся смолой; и горячего прессования импрегнированной термоотверждающейся смолой бумажной подложки, несущей цветной узор, отпечатанный с использованием краскоструйной печати, с образованием декоративной поверхности. Предложенное решение упрощает технологический процесс изготовления изделия. 2 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил., 9 табл.

СПОСОБ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ВЛАГОСТОЙКОСТИ СТЕНОВЫХ КОНСТРУКЦИЙ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СТЕНОВАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ, ПОЛУЧЕННАЯ ЭТИМИ СПОСОБАМИ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к способам обеспечения влагостойкости наружных и внутренних стеновых конструкций и к улучшенным стеновым конструкциям, полученным этими способами. Способ обеспечения влагостойкости наружной стеновой конструкции здания, в котором: (а) создают одну или более влагостойкую стеновую панель обшивки, при этом каждая панель содержит деревянное листовое изделие и мат из нетканого материала, приклеенный к деревянному листовому изделию, причем каждую панель изготавливают путем воздействия на деревянное листовое изделие и мат из нетканого материала в состоянии стадии "В" теплотой и давлением, достаточными для отверждения связующего в мате и для приклеивания мата к деревянному листовому изделию, при этом мат в состоянии стадии "В" содержит волокна, связанные друг с другом связующим на основе смолы, которое отверждено лишь частично; (b) устанавливают стеновую панель (панели) обшивки на наружную стеновую конструкцию здания так, что нетканый мат каждой панели обращен наружу здания ...

ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЕ ДЕКОРАТИВНЫХ ПОВЕРХНОСТЕЙ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ КРАСКОСТРУЙНОЙ ПЕЧАТИ

Способ изготовления декоративной поверхности, включающий стадии: а) импрегнирования бумажной подложки термоотверждающейся смолой; b) разбрызгивания одной или нескольких водных красок для краскоструйной печати, содержащих полимерное латексное связующее, для получения цветного узора на бумаге, импрегнированной термоотверждающейся смолой; с) высушивания одной или нескольких водных красок для краскоструйной печати; и d) горячего прессования термоотверждающейся бумаги, несущей цветной узор, с получением декоративной поверхности. 2 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

КОМПОЗИТНАЯ ВОЛОКНИСТАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ

Группа изобретений относится к композитной волокнистой панели, в частности для применения в дверных конструкциях иди сэндвич-панелях. Описана композитная волокнистая панель, сердцевина которой содержит от 20 до 70 мас. % минеральных волокон и от 30 до 80 мас. % полимерного материала. Полимерный материал содержит (i) полимерный материал в форме частиц, выбранный из группы, состоящей из резины (резин), натурального (натуральных) каучука (каучуков), полиуретана, эластомера (эластомеров) и их смесей, (ii) полимерный материал в форме пены и (iii) связующее. При этом полимерный материал в форме частиц имеет средний геометрический диаметр в интервале от 0,1 до 30 мм. Описаны также сэндвич-панель, дверь, характеризующаяся улучшенным пределом огнестойкости или звукоизоляционной способности, а также способ получения композитной волокнистой панели. Технический результат – обеспечение композитной волокнистой панели с пределом огнестойкости Ei30, где наличие полимерного материала предпочтительно снижает ...

МНОГОСЛОЙНЫЕ КОМПОЗИТНЫЕ ИЗДЕЛИЯ И СПОСОБЫ ИХ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области строительных отделочных материалов и касается многослойного композитного напольного, настенного панельного или потолочного изделия. Изделие содержит: а) жесткую подложку, содержащую жесткую внутреннюю часть, имеющую первую поверхность и противоположную вторую поверхность, при этом жесткая внутренняя часть содержит по меньшей мере одну смесь из уплотненного волокна, и при этом по меньшей мере одна смесь из уплотненного волокна состоит из первого множества ориентированных волокон, имеющих первую температуру плавления, и второго множества ориентированных волокон, имеющих вторую температуру плавления, отличную от первой температуры плавления, причем жесткая внутренняя часть содержит первую часть, имеющую первую плотность, и вторую часть, имеющую вторую плотность, отличную от первой плотности, причем смесь из уплотненного волокна имеет плотность по меньшей мере 15 фунтов/фут3(240,3 кг/м3); и б) декоративную часть, имеющую первую поверхность и противоположную вторую ...

НАПОЛЬНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ

Напольная панель, представляющая собой многослойную древесно-стружечную плиту с нанесенными на нее верхним слоем из бумаги с различными декорами, пропитанная меламиновой смолой с добавлением кристаллического α-оксид алюминия, отличающаяся тем, что в качестве основы для плиты используется древесно-стружечная плита марки Р5, толщина которой составляет от 15 мм до 38 мм, нижний слой которой выполнен из пленки на основе термореактивных полимеров, а именно крафт-бумаги, пропитанной меламиновыми смолами.

СПОСОБ И УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ИЗДЕЛИЯ ДЛЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ ПОЛА И ПОЛУЧАЕМОЕ В РЕЗУЛЬТАТЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ ДЛЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ ПОЛА

Изобретение раскрывает способ и установку изготовления изделия для покрытия пола, а также получаемое изделие, образованное однослойной или многослойной подложкой посредством консолидации гранулированного исходного материала на основе синтетического материала, на которую ламинируется по меньшей мере одна непрерывная пленка. При этом ламинирование пленки осуществляют на одной линии со стадией образования подложки посредством ленточного пресса, который выполнен в виде изобарического пресса. Изделия для покрытия пола могут изготавливаться в бесперебойном режиме посредством последовательной связи стадий изготовления с обеспечением высококачественного ламинирования пленки на подложку. 4 н. и 35 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ВИНИЛОВОГО НАПОЛЬНОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ С АРМИРОВАНИЕМ СЕГМЕНТИРОВАННЫМ ТКАНЫМ ИЛИ НЕТКАНЫМ СТЕКЛОВОЛОКОННЫМ МАТОМ

... 1. Виниловое напольное покрытие, включающее: a) листовое виниловое напольное покрытие, имеющее нижнюю сторону; b) верхнюю лицевую поверхность, с нанесенными на нее или вытисненными цветами, рисунками и фактурой; c) причем указанное листовое виниловое напольное покрытие имеет толщину со средней линией; d) нейтральную линию, расположенную у средней линии указанной толщины листового винилового напольного покрытия; e) тканый или нетканый стекловолоконный мат, скрепленный полимерным связующим и разделенный на сегментированные участки для получения сегментированного стекловолоконного мата; f) причем сегментированный стекловолоконный мат соединен в одно целое с листовым виниловым напольным покрытием с образованием винилового напольного покрытия; g) при этом сегментированный стекловолоконный мат придает жесткость виниловому напольному покрытию на сегментированных участках сегментированного стекловолоконного мата, причем указанное виниловое напольное покрытие может быть помещено на черновой пол, ...

МНОГОСЛОЙНАЯ ВЛАГОСТОЙКАЯ ОТДЕЛОЧНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Многослойная влагостойкая отделочная панель, включающая влагостойкий центральный слой, содержащий верхнюю поверхность, первый влагостойкий клеевой слой и облицовочный слой, соединенный с верхней поверхностью влагостойкого центрального слоя посредством первого влагостойкого клеевого слоя, и содержащая первый край и противоположный ему второй край, при этом влагостойкий центральный слой состоит из экструдированного композитного материала из опилок и пластмассы, причем первый край снабжен боковым пазом, расположенным во влагостойком центральном слое, а второй противоположный край снабжен боковым выступом, расположенным по направлению от влагостойкого центрального слоя, при этом боковые паз и выступ по форме своих профилей образуют шпунтовое соединение замкового типа.2. Панель по п. 1, в которой облицовочный слой содержит облицовку, выбранную из группы, включающей керамическую облицовку, каменную облицовку, резиновую облицовку, декоративную пластмассовую облицовку, линолеумную облицовку ...

КОМПОЗИТНАЯ ВОЛОКНИСТАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ

... 1. Композитная волокнистая панель, имеющая сердцевину, содержащую:от 20 масс. % до 70 масс. % минеральных волокон; иот 30 масс. % до 80 масс. % полимерного материала;и в которой полимерный материал содержит (i) полимерный материал в форме частиц, выбранный из группы, состоящей из резины (резин), натурального(-ых) каучука(-ов), синтетического(-их) каучука(-ов), полиуретана, эластомера(-ов) и их смесей и (ii) полимерный материал в форме пены.2. Композитная волокнистая панель по п. 1, где панель содержит от 10 масс. % до 30 масс. % пены, предпочтительно полиуретановой пены.3. Композитная волокнистая панель по п. 1, где панель содержит от 10 масс. % до 30 масс. % полимерного материала в форме частиц.4. Композитная волокнистая панель по п. 1, где панель содержит дополнительное связующее, которое, в частности, составляет от 5% до 15% от массы панели.5. Композитная волокнистая панель по п. 1, где волокна минеральной ваты представляют собой волокна каменной ваты, имеющие средний диаметр в диапазоне ...

КОНСТРУКТИВНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ С ПОДЛОЖКОЙ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к конструктивному элементу с подложкой и к способу изготовления конструктивного элемента. Конструктивный элемент с подложкой в форме пластины или профиля и с соединенным с подложкой декоративным поверхностным слоем, причем подложка образована из дерева, ламината высокого давления и/или картона и поверхностный слой образован из термореактивной смолы и имеет трехмерную, изготовленную методом штампования, поверхностную структуру, которая выполнена неравномерной, при этом поверхностная структура имеет поочередно упорядоченные и неупорядоченные зоны, которые образованы посредством структур из ребер и/или канавок, причем упорядоченные зоны с параллельными и/или в известной степени параллельными ребрами, и/или с параллельными и/или в известной степени параллельными канавками прерываются посредством неупорядоченных зон или структурных разрывов и значение ширины соответствующего ребра или канавки лежит в диапазоне от 0,5 мкм до 100 мкм. Техническим результатом группы изобретений ...

НОВЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИОННЫЕ МАТЕРИАЛЫ, СПОСОБ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ И ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ В ОБЛАСТИ ПОЛОВЫХ ПОКРЫТИЙ

... 1. Композиционный материал, содержащий: ! (i) по меньшей мере один материал основы и ! (ii) по меньшей мере одну плоскую текстильную структуру, причем плоская текстильная структура содержит по меньшей мере одно окончательно отвержденное связующее B-стадии, ! отличающийся тем, что ! (iii) окончательно упрочненная связующим B-стадии плоская текстильная структура содержит полости, которые соответствуют объему пор диапазоне более 20%. ! 2. Композиционный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что имеющаяся в композиционном материале плоская текстильная структура содержит до 35 вес.%, предпочтительно от 15 вес.% до 20 вес.%, окончательно отвержденного связующего B-стадии (каждый раз в расчете на плоскую текстильную структуру без функциональных материалов). ! 3. Композиционный материал по п.1, отличающийся тем, что имеющаяся в композиционном материале плоская текстильная структура содержит по меньшей мере один акустически активный наполнитель, который заполняет объем пор, и количество окончательно ...

CИЛОКСАНОВЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ, А ТАКЖЕ СПОСОБЫ УМЕНЬШЕНИЯ ВЫБРОСОВ ЛОС И СИЛОКСАНОВОЙ ПЫЛИ

СИСТЕМА ЗВУКОИЗОЛЯЦИИ

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ АНТИФРАГМЕНТАЦИОННОЙ СИСТЕМЫ НА ГОТОВЫЕ ИЗДЕЛИЯ, ИЗГОТОВЛЕННЫЕ ИЗ НАТУРАЛЬНОГО КАМНЯ ИЛИ КЕРАМИКИ И СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩЕЕ ГОТОВОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ, ИЗГОТОВЛЕННОЕ ИЗ НАТУРАЛЬНОГО КАМНЯ ИЛИ КЕРАМИКИ

ПАНЕЛЬ

МОДИФИЦИРОВАННАЯ ПЛИТА OSB И ЕЕ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ В СТЕНАХ ДЛЯ СИСТЕМ ПОСТРОЙКИ ДОМА

СПОСОБ ПОКРЫТИЯ СТРОИТЕЛЬНОЙ ПАНЕЛИ И СТРОИТЕЛЬНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ

СПОСОБ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ВЛАГОСТОЙКОСТИ СТЕНОВЫХ КОНСТРУКЦИЙ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СТЕНОВАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ, ПОЛУЧЕННАЯ ЭТИМИ СПОСОБАМИ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Способ обеспечения влагостойкости наружной стеновой конструкции здания, в котором:(а) создают одну или более влагостойких стеновых панелей обшивки, при этом каждая панель содержит деревянное листовое изделие и мат из нетканого материала, приклеенный к деревянному листовому изделию, причемкаждую панель изготавливают путем воздействия на деревянное листовое изделие и мат из нетканого материала в состоянии стадии "В" теплотой и давлением, достаточными для отверждения связующего в мате и для приклеивания мата к деревянному листовому изделию, при этом мат в состоянии стадии "В" содержит волокна, связанные друг другом связующим на основе смолы, которое отверждено лишь частично;(b) устанавливают стеновую панель (панели) обшивки на наружную стеновую конструкцию здания так, что нетканый мат каждой панели обращен наружу здания.2. Способ по п.1, в котором волокна являются стекловолокном, а мат является нетканым матом из стекловолокна.3. Способ по п.1, в котором волокна являются полиэфирными волокнами ...

Floor panel for use as e.g. Sorel cement flooring in residential building, has core including first layer that comprises mixture of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride with aggregates, to which second and third layers are attached

The panel has a covering layer (9) applied on a top surface of a multilayered core (10), and a counter path (3) applied on a lower side of the core. The core includes a first layer (1) that comprises a mixture of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride with aggregates, to which second and third layers (2, 5) are attached, where the layers are made of glass fiber tissue. The covering layer is made of PVC. The core comprises a fourth layer (6), which consists of a mixture of magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride with aggregates. The aggregates partially consist of lignocellulose. The aggregates are selected from wood flour, wood fiber and/or wood chip. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a floor panel.

Two layered mosaic parquet floor panel - has wooden top of squares comprising slats glued to straw-board underlayer

The mosaic parquet element, suitable for laying on floors, is in the form of a prefabricated double-layered panel. The top layer consists of four or more square fields made of high-quality wood (2-5), thees in turn being assembled from a series of individual parallel slats (6). The grain line in one field runs at right angles to that in the next. All the fields are placed end to end. They are glued with synthetic resin to the shared support panel layer, which is of pressed strawboard. The surface may be completely sealed, and the edge cut flat all round, and grooved for tonque fitting. This can be fully prefabricated, and easily laid without skilled labour.

BAUELEMENT

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Fixieren übereinander positionierter Schichten flächigen Materials

Es wird ein einfaches und sicheres Verfahren und eine ebensolche Vorrichtung zum Fixieren von mehreren von zu einem Stapel (18; 19; 20) übereinander positionierten und in einer nachfolgenden Presse (21) zu einem Laminat miteinander zu verpressenden Schichten (1–17) flächigen Materials zur Verfügung gestellt, die ein gegenseitiges Verrutschen wirksam verhindern, sodass sich in einer nachfolgenden Presse, beliebig oft wiederholbar, hochwertige Laminatplatten erzeugen lassen, die anschließend bei Bedarf in ebenso hochwertige Werkstücke wie Teil- oder Fertigprodukte zertrennt bzw. vereinzelt werden können, was dadurch erzielt wird, dass mindestens zwei Schichten (1–17) durch die Oberfläche einer Schicht hindurch mit mindestens einer nächsten darunter oder darüber liegenden Schicht mittels einer stoffschlüssigen Verbindungstechnik miteinander verbunden werden.

PLATE-LIKE ELEMENTS

... 1348883 Laminates B A CHAPLIN 19 April 1971 [28 April 1970] 20228/70 Heading B5N A plate-like element, e.g. a tile, comprises a substantially flat-backed sandwich construction heat-sealed by a high frequency welding process about its periphery, the construction comprising a plastics backing layer 12, a plastics facing layer 13 and an intermediate foamed plastics layer 14, said foam 14 being retained under compression in the direction of its thickness and element being hermetically-sealed as a result of the heatsealing thereby preventing recovery of the compressed foam. The backing layer 12 may be provided with an impact adhesive on its exposed face protected by a tear-off paper sheet. The backing, facing and foam layers may all be of polyvinyl chloride but in the preferred embodiment the facing layer comprises a sandwich of a polyvinyl chloride sheet 15, an aluminium foil 17 and an outer sheet of polyester 16, said exposed polyester suitably being pigmented and/or embossed. The element ...

Flooring member

Leather floor tiles

A surface is covered with leather tiles by affixing the leather tiles to substrates in the form of panels and connecting the panels to each other, preferably by means of separate slabs or biscuits which are pushed into confronting grooves provided centrally of the thickness of the panel edges.

COMPOSITE FLOOR PANEL AND METHOD OF LAYING

Non-glue PVC non-slip floor tile and preparation method therefor

Disclosed are a non-glue PVC non-slip floor tile and a preparation method therefor. Flexible lines are formed on the bottom surface of the PVC non-slip layer of the non-slip floor tile by hot pressing; and the lines formed by hot pressing comprise a plurality of seal inequilateral hexagon protruding ribs being connected continuously and repetitively. The material formulation of the PVC non-slip layer comprises by weight: 58.5%-63.5% of PVC with polymerization degree of 1000, 34.9-39% of plasticizing agent, 0.95%-2.1% of stabilizing agent, 0.5%-0.69% of toner powder, and 0.06%-0.08% of calcium carbonate of 800 mesh. The required softness obtained by using particular formulation dosage of the non-slip layer, combined with the inequilateral hexagon non-slip lines having the particular size and shape, enables the slip coefficient of the non-slip floor tile to be more than 1.5, thus the bottleneck of improving the non-slip performance in the industry of plastic floor tiles is overcome.

Top dressed playing surface with resilient underpad

A playing surface for athletic games comprising a stable subsurface (2), a resilient underpad of specified character (4), a pile fabric resembling grass (6) and a sand top dressing (10). The inventive surface is particularly suited for use as a golf green which properly facilitates control of an approach shot and also provides a true putting surface. The playing surface simulates the feel and appearance of natural turf, but has a much greater durability and requires less maintenance. By appropriately varying the construction of the surface, it is possible to control its character to provide for a desired type of play.

A construction board and a method of manufacture

FLOOR COVERINGS FOR PLAYING SURFACES

Acoustic flooring assembly

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ASSEMBLY FIXTURE USING GYPSUM

THERMALLY ISOLATING PANEL

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LAMINATE BASE PLATES WITH A BALANCE ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR WITH ONE GEGENZUGIMPRÄGNAT, AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A BALANCE ELEMENT

FLOOR PANEL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

DEKORLAMINAT UND VERFAHREN ZU DESSEN HERSTELLUNG

The invention relates to a decorative laminate with an abrasion-resistant surface coating for laminate floor boards or the like, which is characterized in that the thermoset resin mass that forms the resin impregnation of the decorative web and the abrasion-resistant surface resin layer that is materially integral with it with a closed surface is formed with a thermosettable synthetic resin and conventional additives and/or adjuvants, the synthetic resin mass as a component containing a mixture integrated into the resin mass or such a compound of at least one wax or wax blend based on a polyalkylene polymer and at least one polyvinyl pyrrolidone, in that the particles of the abrasion-resistant hard material in the surface layer are concentrated essentially only directly bordering the decorative web surface and in the vicinity thereof, and in that the covering density of the particles of abrasive material located in the surface layer in the same-proceeding from a high value directly on the ...

LAYER COMPOUND ELEMENT AS WELL AS PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING A LAYER COMPOUND ELEMENT

LAMINATE FLOOR PANELS WITH DECORATIVE EDGE RANGES

FLOOR MAT TILE FROM TWO LAYERS FLEXIBLE PLASTIC SHEETS, TO EACH OTHER SHIFTS STUCK

PLATTE ODER STAB, INSBESONDERE FUER FUSSBOEDE

COMPLEX MATERIAL FOR APPLICATION AMONG OTHER THINGS AS THERMAL INSULATION

PROCEDURE FOR THE SUPPLY OF WATER PROTECTION FOR WALL STRUCTURES AND THUS MANUFACTURE WALL STRUCTURE

ROLL UP-CASH STRUCTURE OF TILE, PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION AS WELL AS THE USE

FORMED MAT

DÄMPFUNGSPLATTE FÜR LAUFMASCHINE

A buffer board (4) for a treadmill (5) includes a bamboo strip portion and a slip resistant plate (2). The bamboo strip portion is composed of at least one longitudinal bamboo strip (11) and at least one transverse bamboo strip (12). The longitudinal bamboo strip (11) and the transverse bamboo strip (12) are crosswise overlapped and knitted to constitute a woven bamboo plate (1). The woven bamboo plywood (1) can be stacked up one by one to constitute a stack of woven bamboo plywood in a desired thickness for enhancing the strength of the buffer board (4). The longitudinal bamboo strips (11) connected side by side and the transverse bamboo strips (12) connected side by side are stacked up to constitute a laminated bamboo plywood (3). The uppermost woven bamboo plywood (1) or the laminated bamboo plywood (3) is attached to the slip resistant board (2) with bond. By stamping the surface of the slip resistant board (2) is formed with concave-convex massage pattern therein according to the pattern ...

PLATE OR STAFF, IN PARTICULAR FOR FUSSBOEDE

FLOOR PANEL FROM A MULTILEVEL BASIC PANEL, ON WHOSE SURFACE A SOLID HOLZSTREIFEN IS APPLIED AND WHICH CONSISTS FROM OF A STRUCTURE OF HÖLZENEN AND NON--WOODEN MATERIAL LAYERS

COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT ALSO IN THE FUNCTIONAL CONDITION A NEGATIVE PRESSURE EXHIBITING HERMETIC FINAL AREA

COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT ALSO IN THE FUNCTIONAL CONDITION A NEGATIVE PRESSURE EXHIBITING HERMETIC FINAL AREA

WITH A WATER-REJECTING RESOLUTION LAYER OCCUPIED ELEMENT, IN PARTICULAR TILE ELEMENT

Floor panel comprising a ceramic material or a natural stone

The present invention relates to a floor panel (1), comprising a laminate of a core layer (2), comprising a ceramic or mineral material and a binder a first pair of opposite edges, said first pair of opposite edges comprising complementary coupling parts (7b, 7d) allowing to mutually couple of plurality of floor panels to each other, a top layer (4), comprising a ceramic material or a natural stone, wherein the side of the core layer facing the top layer comprises a reinforcement layer (3), locally having a higher density than the density of the rest of the core layer.

A veneered element and method of producing such a veneered element

The present disclosure relates to aveneered element (10), comprising a substrate (1), a wood veneer layer (5) having a first surface (14) and a second surface (15), the first surface (14) being opposite to the second surface (15), an adhesive layer (3) adapted to adhere the first surface (14) of the wood veneer layer(5)to a surface of the substrate(1), wherein adhesive (2) from the adhesive layer (3) is present in a first portion (11) of the wood veneer layer (5), extending from the first surface (14) of the wood veneer layer (5) into the wood veneer layer (5), and where in the second surface (15) of the wood veneer layer (5) is substantially free from adhesive (2) from the adhesive layer (3).The disclosure also relates to a method of producing such a veneered element (10).

Reversible roofing panel and method for making a roofing panel

Decorative laminate and method for producing the same

Architectural membrane structures and methods for producing them

An architectural membrane structure preferably includes an aerogel material disposed, for example, between two outer layers. The aerogel can be in monolithic or granular form or can be present in an aerogel composite. A method for manufacturing an architectural membrane structure includes securing an insert, e.g., an aerogel blanket, composite or granular aerogel, between a first and second layer. The architectural membrane structure can be used as a tensioned panel in envelopes such as roofing, overhangs, canopies or in other architectural or structural fabric applications.

Non-combustible reinforced cementitious lightweight panels and metal frame system for a fire wall and other fire resistive assemblies

Removable and relayable floor covering

Buffer Board for Treadmill

A buffer board (4) for a treadmill (5) includes a bamboo strip portion and an endurable slide plate (2). The bamboo strip portion is composed of at least one longitudinal bamboo strip (11) and at least one transverse bamboo strip (12). 5 The longitudinal bamboo strip (11) and the transverse bamboo strip (12) are crosswise knitted to constitute a woven bamboo plate (1). The woven bamboo plate (1) can be stacked one by one to constitute a stack of woven bamboo plates (1) in a desired thickness for enhancing the strength of the buffer board (4). The longitudinal bamboo strips (11) connected side by side and the 10 transverse bamboo strips (12) connected side by side are stacked up to constitute a laminated bamboo board (3). The upper woven bamboo plate (1) or the laminated bamboo board (3) is attached with the endurable slide board (2). After being applied with a press force, the surface of the endurable slide board (2) is formed with concave-convex massage pattern according to the pattern ...

Low-temperature heat-generating solid wood laminate floor and preparation method thereof

Disclosed is a low-temperature heat-generating solid wood laminate floor, which comprises: an exterior finished layer, an upper base material layer, a heat-generating layer, and a lower base material layer, which are stacked in sequence and hot-pressed. The upper base material layer, heat-generating layer and lower base material layer comprise 9 layers in total after hot-pressing, the heat-generating layer being positioned at the 5 ...

METHOD OF TREATING A SURFACE, COATING COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF AND COATED SURFACES OBTAINABLE BY THE USE

Pattern carpet tiles and methods of making and using same

PATTERN CARPET TILES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME A carpet tile having a contrast pattern intermixed with a portion of a background pattern. The contrast pattern is positioned proximate a selected side edge of the carpet tile and has a contrast color different than the colors of the background pattern. Within a floor covering, the rotational position of the carpet tile can be varied to thereby achieve a desired visual appearance with respect to the contrast patterns of adjacent carpet tiles. Attorney Docket No. 03269.0211U1 Non-provisional Patent Application Figures Page I of 24 j2 22 14a 26 16a 16b Atlanta #1281615 v1 ...

Method of treating a surface, coating compositions and use thereof and coated surfaces obtainable by the use

Laminated shuttering plywood

... The utility model relates to the field of construction, in particular to materials for making temporary shuttering during the construction of buildings and during in-situ concreting, in particular for producing floors of buildings; the technical problem consists in producing a laminated shuttering plywood which permits a reduction in the concrete laying time, thus reducing the overall construction time, and which furthermore is protected from the effect of the concrete during pouring, i.e. the laminated shuttering plywood does not lose its properties after the first use and therefore can be used repeatedly; the problem is solved by making laminated shuttering plywood comprising at least two interconnected layers, the first of which comprises a series of veneer layers and the second comprises a laminated film, wherein the film has a marking applied thereto in the form of at least two groups of mutually parallel lines with a defined spacing between neighbouring lines.

Multi-purpose tile

A multi-purpose tile is installable on ceilings walls and floors. The tile includes a base layer of foam plastic material bonded to an upper substrate layer of non-foam plastic or metal material. The bonding process includes pressurization of the foam layer to the non-foam constituents of the tile. The pressure is at a selected level that basically does not change the density of the foam base layer before and after pressurization. The thickness ratio of the foam based layer relati ve to other constituent layers of the tile can be approximately 15 to 20 times thicker than the other constituent layers thus ensuring that the tile is a lightweight, low density structure that is easy to handle and install.

A flooring panel and methods for manufacturing same

The present invention is directed to a floor panel that is processed on roll equipment, whereby a decorative design consisting of elongated striations is printed with the elongated striations oriented in an across-machine direction. The decorative design is printed on a print layer and is subsequently laminated to a substrate layer. The laminated flooring material is then cut such that the elongate sides of the panels are cut in the across machine direction. This results in a floor panel with greater dimensional stability on the elongate side.

Engineered waterproof flooring and wall covering planks

Waterproof engineered floor and wall planks have a wear layer and an underlayer about an extruded dust and plastic composite core. C%4 ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING TUFTED AND BONDED CARPET MATERIAL AND THE CARPET SO PRODUCED

METHOD OF FORMING A FLOOR TILE ON A DRUM

METHOD AND MATERIAL FOR STABILIZING A WALL OR SURFACE

METHOD OF REDUCING SURFACE CHECKING ON WOOD COMPOSITIONS

A process is process is provided for producing a wood product exhibiting enhanced resistance to checking. The process comprises selecting a wood component, heating the surface of the wood component (20) and applying a radiation-curable composition (70) to the surface.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF PREFABRICATED PANELS

A MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INSULATION AND DRAINAGE TO A FOUNDATION WALL

A material and method for insulating and providing a drainage path for a foundation wall includes a non-woven thermoplastic board being for insulating and providing a drainage path for a foundation wall. The non-woven thermoplastic board has a thermal resistance of an R-value per inch thickness of at least 1. The non-woven thermoplastic board also has a vertical drainage ability per inch thickness of at least 135 Gallons/Hour/Lineal-Foot/inch at a pressure of 500 pounds per square foot (psf).

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WATER HEATER JACKET

A method for manufacturing a jacket for a storage-type water heater includes applying a coating to a sheet of metal, printing content on the coating to form a printed sheet, and forming the printed sheet into a finished jacket. The coating may be a thin film or may be a layer of paint. The content may be printed with an inkjet printer.

TOP DRESSED PLAYING SURFACE WITH RESILIENT UNDERPAD

A playing surface for athletic games comprising a stable subsurface, a resilient underpad of specified character, a pile fabric resembling grass and a sand top dressing. The inventive surface is particularly suited for use as a golf green which properly facilitates control of an approach shot and also provides a true putting surface. The playing surface simulates the feel and appearance of natural turf, but has much greater durability and requires less maintenance. By appropriately varying the construction of the surface, it is possible to control its character to provide for a desired type of play.

WOOD PANEL CONTAINING INNER CULM FLAKES

Disclosed is a wood panel comprising bamboo strands cut from the inner portion of the bamboo culm.

STRESS-FREE, EMBOSSED, ORNAMENTED TILE SURFACE COVERING AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME

INTERLOCKING RUBBER MAT

A FLOOR ELEMENT FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING, A FLOOR COVERING, AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FLOOR ELEMENT

A floor element for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor element comprises a decorative layer made of a ceramic material and a support layer arranged below the decorative layer, wherein the support layer comprises edges provided with coupling elements configured to allow a mechanical coupling with coupling elements of an adjacent floor element and wherein the floor element comprises an intermediate layer having a resin material that permeates a lower surface of the decorative layer. A method for manufacturing a floor element, comprising the steps of: (i) providing a decorative layer made of a ceramic material; (II) providing a support layer; (iii) providing a resin material for bonding the decorative layer and the support layer together; (iv) pressing the layers together for forming the floor element such that the resin material permeates the ceramic layer.

DENSIFIED FOAM CORE (DFC) TILE WITH IMITATION GROUT LINE

A tile that may be used as a covering on a floor, wall, or ceiling surface comprises at least a top section and a core layer may be made from a densified foam material. In most embodiments, but not all, the top section comprises a polyvinyl chloride layer, and may also comprise a wear layer and/or a decorative layer. The tile includes a plurality of sides with an exposed portion (s) formed along at least one of the sides, but in some embodiments also across a middle section of the tile. The exposed portion(s) may be formed on the polyvinyl chloride layer below the tile's top surface at a depth to closely resemble an actual grout line. The tile may further comprise an interconnecting mechanism that at least partially enables an efficient tile installation. The interconnecting mechanism may further contribute to tile's visual appeal by at least partially concealing a connector (s).

FLOOR TILE INCLUDING FABRIC MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

The present invention relates to: a floor tile including a fabric material, and comprising a balancing layer, a noise prevention layer, a functional sheet layer, a fabric material layer, and a surface coating layer; and a manufacturing method therefor and, more specifically, to a floor tile including a fabric material and a manufacturing method therefor, the floor tile being a functional tile having a natural texture and a three-dimensional effect possessed by the fabric material, having excellent durability, preventing delamination of the fabric material layer, exhibiting excellent mechanical properties such as tensile strength, and enhancing cleaning facilitation.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONCRETE ELEMENT

In a method of manufacturing a concrete element having a functional layer, a rear side of the functional layer being bonded to the concrete element by means of an adhesive, the roughness of the rear side of the functional layer is increased by means of sand blasting, wherein the sand blasting is carried out for obtaining a surface roughness Ra of the rear side of the functional layer of between 1.5µm and 6µm.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN EXTRUDED SHEET

The invention relates to a method for producing an extruded sheet, said method comprising the following steps: a) providing calcium carbonate (CaCO3) powder; b) providing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) powder; c) providing additives as stabilisers, consisting of at least Ca/Nz-stabilisers, impact-resistant components, and internal and external waxes, wherein c1) the proportion of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) powder is between 60 and 80 wt.%, the proportion of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) powder is between 20 and 40 wt.%, and the proportion of additives is up to 5 wt.%; d) mixing the calcium carbonate (CaCO3) powder with the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) powder and the additives; e) heating the mixture to a temperature of between 100 and 140°C until the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) softens to form a kneadable mass and the calcium carbonate (CaCO3) at least partially bonds to the polyvinyl (PVC); f) cooling the mass to a temperature of between 40 and 50°C; g) conveying the mass to an extruder; h) melting and extruding ...

FIRE PROTECTION ELEMENT HAVING A WOVEN CARRIER FABRIC

The invention relates to a fire protection element (1), comprising: a carrier material (2) having a woven carrier fabric; an intumescent material (3), which is applied to at least one surface of the carrier material (2) and which forms elongate structures when heat is applied; wherein the carrier material (2) has a woven carrier fabric having loops (8) for receiving the elongate structures of the intumescent material (3) that arise when heat is applied and for hooking together with said elongate structures.

FROZENROOF

FrözenRoof is an innovative car shelter which can be installed much faster than any traditional car shelters. Unlike traditional car shelters, FrözenRoof does not utilize a series of thick metal beams in order to provide the structural integrity needed to support the snow, ice and rain of the winter months, instead it utilizes water's properties in order to do so: the pattern created within its tarp allows FrözenRoof to provide the structural integrity needed to support the weight of the winter precipitation. FrözenRoof consists of a series of highly bendable poles which can be easily broken down into small segments, and a double-layered tarp containing many cells for water to flow into created through the use of a series of inwardly-curved rhombus shaped sticking elements. Setting it up is very easy as it consists of only combining the poles together, installing the tarp over the poles, filling the tarp with water and letting the water within the tarp freeze.

SELF-ADHESIVE FLOOR COVERING AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

Abstract The present disclosure relates to a self-adhesive floor covering comprising a base layer, containing a polymer composition, which comprises an elastomer and/or a thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the floor covering has, on a first side of the base layer, an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive for connecting the floor covering to a substrate. The adhesive comprises a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer. The present disclosure also relates to a method for producing a self-adhesive floor covering. CA 3007594 2018-06-21 ...

Thermoplastic Planks And Methods For Making The Same

A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. Optionally, an underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. In addition, a method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer.

Thermoplastic Planks And Methods For Making The Same

A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. Optionally, an underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. A method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer.

Reinforced Rubber Tile with Laminated Top Layer and Air Cushion Effect

An odorless composite floor tile suitable for indoor or outdoor use is formed from elastomer particles. The composite floor tile has a lower layer that is formed by binding a first group of elastomer particles with an adhesive, and is stabilized with meshes of fiberglass fibers. The composite floor tile also has a laminated upper layer. The laminated upper layer is formed by binding a second group of elastomer particles with the adhesive, or formed from synthetic rubber and/or natural rubber, polymeric materials, or fiber materials. The composite floor tile has shock absorption and anti-slippage properties. The composite floor tile has an attractive upper surface that includes a variety of color patterns. Further, the composite floor tile also has a shock absorbing lower layer providing an air cushion effect that is also permeable to air and liquids which reduces or eliminates the breeding and spread of bacteria and mildew.

Flexible spring fastener

A connector includes a body having a helix configured to change circumferentially in response to a change in force applied to the connector, external and internal surfaces of the helix are configured to have a substantially planar contact surface, at least part of the body is hollow in an axial direction, and a portion of the internal circumference of the hollow body is tapered.

Treatment of renal injury

Methods for the treatment of renal injury include the use of arginase inhibitors in the treatment and prevention of diabetic nephropathy, albuminuria and azotemia amongst others, and methods for identifying agents for the treatment of renal injury.

Low Reflected-Sound-Pressure-Level, Low Moisture-Vapor-Transmission-Rate Flooring System

A flooring system having a top floor layer, a sub-floor, and an underlayment material disposed between the sub-floor and the top floor layer is disclosed. The underlayment material may include a cross-linked, polyolefin foam having a moisture vapor transmission rate of less than about 3.0 lb/1000 ft 2 /24 hr, and an average sound pressure level of less than about 15 dB over a range of about 300 Hz to about 1000 Hz. Foam density, gel fraction, and resin blend may combine to provide an underlayment material having such reflective sound and moisture vapor barrier properties.

Board complex having pla cover

The present invention relates to a board complex having a polylactic acid (PLA) cover. The board complex includes: a cover member having at least one layer containing a PLA resin; and a board formed beneath the cover member, wherein the material for the board is selected from medium-density fiberboard (MDF), plywood, asbestos-free cellulose fiber reinforced cement board, magnesium board, glued laminated timber, high density fiberboard (HDF), particle board, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, ceramic board, and click-fastened board.

Access floor panel

An access floor panel may have a core panel placed between a top pan and a bottom pan. The top pan and the bottom pan may be made from metal and may be formed around the core panel. The top pan may have a coating applied thereto, the coating may have one or more of several advantageous properties such as fire resistance, electrostatic dissipation properties, slip resistance, wear resistance and the like. In an embodiment, the coating may also have a predetermined surface pattern to give the panel an aesthetically pleasing look.

Use of di(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate (deht) in foamable pvc formulations

The invention relates to a foamable composition containing a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl butyrate, polyalkyl(meth)acrylate and copolymers thereof, a foam former and/or foam stabilizer and di-2-ethylhexyl terephthalate as plasticizer. The invention further relates to foamed mouldings and to use of the foamable composition for floor coverings, wall coverings or artificial leather.

Decorative tile

A method includes providing a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein at least one of the first or second sheet has a portion that is transparent; forming a first groove in a first surface of the first sheet adjacent to an edge of the first sheet; applying an adhesive material to an area of the first surface of the first sheet at least partially along a length of the first groove between the first groove and the adjacent edge of the first sheet; and pressing the second sheet against the first surface of the first sheet to adhere the second sheet to the first sheet. The first groove is arranged so as to substantially prevent the adhesive material from spreading past the first groove when the second sheet is pressed against the first sheet.

Structured-core laminate panels and methods of forming the same

A structured-core laminate panel can be made in an efficient, structurally sound manner without the use of adhesives (film or liquid forms) using materials with different melt or glass transition temperatures. In one implementation, a manufacturer positions one or more resin substrates about a structured core, which comprises a relatively high melt or glass transition temperature compared with that of the one or more resin substrates. The manufacturer heats the assembly to at least the glass transition temperature of the resin substrates, but not to the melt or glass transition temperature of the structured core. This allows the one or more resin substrates to melt and bond (mechanically, chemically, or both) to the structured core on one side (or inner surface), while maintaining a substantially planar or original conformation on an opposing side (or outer surface).

FLOOR PANEL COMPRISING A CERAMIC MATERIAL OR A NATURAL STONE

The present disclosure relates to a floor panel, comprising a laminate of a core layer, comprising a ceramic or mineral material and a binder a first pair of opposite edges, said first pair of opposite edges comprising complementary coupling parts allowing to mutually couple of plurality of floor panels to each other, a top layer, comprising a ceramic material or a natural stone, wherein the side of the core layer facing the top layer comprises a reinforcement layer, locally having a higher density than the density of the rest of the core layer. 1. A floor panel adapted for assembling a floor or wall covering , the floor panel comprising:a core layer comprising a binder and a ceramic or mineral material selected from the group consisting of MgO, Mg(OH)2, MgSO4, MgCl2, CaCO3 or combination thereof;said ceramic or mineral content of the core layer being at least 50% causing said core layer to be resistive of expansion or contraction due to moisture or temperature fluctuations;at least one pair of opposite edges, said pair of opposite edges comprising complementary coupling parts allowing to mutually couple a plurality of floor panels to each other;a top layer, comprising a ceramic material, a tile, a porcelain ceramic, a natural stone, or a mosaic; andwherein a side of the core layer facing the top layer comprises an integrally formed reinforcement layer, locally having a higher density than a density of the rest of the core layer.2. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein said ceramic or mineral content of the core layer is at least 75% or at least 85%.3. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer has a density that is at least 5% claim 1 , 10% claim 1 , or 20% higher than the density of the rest of the core layer.4. The floor panel according to claim 1 , comprising a fibre mesh located near a surface of the reinforcement layer.5. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer is a crust layer.6. The floor ...

METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A FLOOR TILE WITH A WOOD BASED SUBSTRATE

A method for the manufacture of a floor (), comprising at least the following successive steps: obtaining a substrate () having at least a wood based upper layer (); coating the substrate (), wherein coating the substrate () comprises applying at least a first layer of coating () on the upper surface (), curing the first layer of coating () using UV rays, applying a second layer of coating () on the first layer of coating (), and curing the second layer of coating () using UV rays, wherein the first layer of coating () contains a hardener and the second layer of coating () contains a filler; applying a primer layer () on the coated substrate; digitally printing a décor () on the primer layer (); and applying a top coat () on the décor (). 1. A method for the manufacture of a floor tile , comprising at least the following successive steps:obtaining a substrate having at least a wood based upper layer;optionally sanding an upper surface defined by the upper layer;coating the substrate, wherein coating the substrate comprises applying at least a first layer of coating on the upper surface, curing the first layer of coating using UV rays, applying a second layer of coating on the first layer of coating, and curing the second layer of coating using UV rays, wherein the first layer of coating contains a hardener and the second layer of coating contains a filler;optionally sanding an upper surface of the coated substrate;applying a primer layer on the coated substrate;digitally printing a décor on the primer layer; andapplying a top coat on the décor.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein obtaining the substrate comprises obtaining a core layer claim 1 , and paving the core layer with several adjacent pieces of veneer in order to obtain the upper layer.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the core layer is chosen from the group consisting of panels and boards claim 1 , preferably from the group consisting of HDF claim 1 , MDF claim 1 , cardboards and WPC.4. ...

Method for manufacturing a panel including a reinforcement sheet

A method for manufacturing a panel, the panel having a thickness in a range of 1.5 to 6.5 mm and including at least one substrate layer and a printed decoration layer covered by a protection layer. The method includes the steps of providing a granulate containing PVC and fillers, and having a cylindrical shape with a cylinder diameter in the range of 2.5 to 3.5 mm and a cylinder height in the range of 0.2-2.0 mm, melting the granulates and forming the substrate layer by means of molten granulates. The layer have a thickness of 1 to 3.5 mm. The method also includes forming a laminated complex by applying the printed decoration layer and the protection layer to at least the substrate layer by laminating or coating.

CHOPPED STRAND PVC FLOOR AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

A chopped strand polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor sequentially comprises an abrasion-resisting layer, a color film layer, a middle layer, and a base layer. The percentage of PVC in the middle layer is 15%-20% per weight of the middle layer, the percentage of plasticizer in the middle layer is 4%-8% per weight of the middle layer, the percentage of stabilizer in the middle layer is 1%-5% per weight of the middle layer, the percentage of calcium carbonate in the middle layer is 65%-75%, and the percentage of auxiliary materials in the middle layer is 0.5%-3%, and the percentage of chopped strands in the middle layer is 2%-10%. 1. A chopped strand polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor sequentially comprises an abrasion-resisting layer , a color film layer , a middle layer , and a base layer , wherein the percentage of PVC in the middle layer is 15%-20% per weight of the middle layer , the percentage of plasticizer in the middle layer is 4%-8% per weight of the middle layer , the percentage of stabilizer in the middle layer is 1%-5% per weight of the middle layer , the percentage of calcium carbonate in the middle layer is 65%-75% , and the percentage of auxiliary materials in the middle layer is 0.5%-3% , and the percentage of chopped strands in the middle layer is 2%-10%.2. The chopped strand polyvinyl chloride floor according to claim 1 , wherein the middle layer comprises claim 1 , per weight claim 1 , PVC 15% claim 1 , plasticizer 6% claim 1 , stabilizer 2% claim 1 , calcium carbonate 71% claim 1 , auxiliary materials 1% claim 1 , and chopped strands 5%.3. The chopped strand polyvinyl chloride floor according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary materials include chlorinated polyethylene.4. The chopped strand polyvinyl chloride floor according to claim 1 , wherein the middle layer includes a first middle layer and a second middle layer claim 1 , and the first middle layer and the second middle layer are tightly laminated.5. The chopped strand polyvinyl chloride floor ...

Component with Surface Structure Generated by Embossing and Method for the Production Thereof

The invention relates to a component having a plate-shaped or profile-shaped support and a decorative surface layer connected to the support, the surface layer being formed of thermally curable resin and comprising a three-dimensional surface structure that is produced by embossing and is irregular. According to the invention, in order to inexpensively obtain a decorative surface which has good wear resistance and largely prevents disturbing finger prints, the surface structure comprises regions that are alternately ordered and non-ordered and that are formed by a ribbed and/or grooved structure, ordered regions having parallel and/or quasi-parallel ribs and/or parallel and/or quasi-parallel grooves being interrupted by non-ordered regions or structural breaks, and the width of the respective rib or groove being in the range of from 0.5 μm to 100 μm. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing a component of this type using a corresponding embossing tool is disclosed and claimed. 1. A component having a plate-shaped or profile-shaped support and a decorative surface layer connected to the support , whereby the support comprises at least one of a wood material , a high pressure laminate (HPL) and a cardboard and the surface layer comprises a thermally curable resin and a three-dimensional surface structure that is produced by embossing and is irregular , wherein the surface structure comprises regions that are alternately ordered and non-ordered and that are formed by a ribbed or a grooved texture , the ordered regions having parallel or quasi-parallel ribs and parallel or quasi-parallel grooves being interrupted by the non-ordered regions or by structural breaks , and wherein a width of the respective rib or groove being between 0.5 μm to 100 μm.2. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the width of the respective rib or groove is in the range of from 2 μm to 50 μm.3. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the respective rib has a maximum height of 15 μm.4. ...

Light Weight Gypsum Board

This invention provides low dust low density gypsum wallboard products having high total core void volumes, corresponding to low densities in the range of about 10 to 30 pcf. The wallboards have a set gypsum core formed between two substantially parallel cover sheets, the set gypsum core preferably having a total void volume from about 80% to about 92%, and made from a slurry including stucco, pregelatinized starch, and a naphthalenesulfonate dispersant. The combination of the pregelatinized starch and the naphthalenesulfonate dispersant also provides a glue-like effect in binding the set gypsum crystals together. The wallboard formulation, along with small air bubble voids (and water voids) provides dust control during cutting, sawing, routing, snapping, nailing or screwing down, or drilling of the gypsum-containing products. This invention also provides a method of making the low dust low density gypsum products including the introduction of soap foam in an amount sufficient to form a total void volume, including air voids, preferably from about 80% to about 92% in the set gypsum core, corresponding to a set gypsum core density from about 10 pcf to about 30 pcf. The wallboards produced by the method generate significantly less dust during working. 155.-. (canceled)56. A light weight gypsum board comprising:a set gypsum core disposed between two cover sheets;the set gypsum core formed from a slurry comprising water, foam, and stucco;the set gypsum core comprising a gypsum crystal matrix having a pore size distribution comprising (i) water voids having a pore size less than about 5 microns in diameter, (ii) air voids having a pore size of at least about 5 microns and less than about 50 microns in diameter, (iii) air voids having a pore size from about 50 microns to about 100 microns in diameter, and (iv) air voids having a pore size greater than about 100 microns in diameter, the air voids having a pore size greater than about 100 microns in diameter comprising at ...

Covering Panel and Process of Producing Covering Panels

The present invention provides a covering panel, such as a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel, comprising a substrate and optionally a top layer, whereby said substrate comprises a synthetic material and a filler material, whereby said filler material is comprised in an amount from 15 to 75 wt. % based on the total weight of said substrate. In addition, the present invention provides a process of producing such covering panels. 1. Covering panel , such as a floor panel , wall panel or ceiling panel , comprising at least one substrate and optionally a top layer , whereby said substrate comprises a synthetic material and a filler material , wherein said substrate comprises said filler material in an amount from 15 to 75 wt. % based on the total weight of said substrate.2. Covering panel according to claim 1 , wherein said filler material is present in an amount from 30 to 50 wt. % based on the total weight of said substrate.3. Covering panel according to claim 1 , wherein said filler material is comprised of a mixture of chalk and talc in a ratio of 50:1 to 1:50 claim 1 , based on wt. %.4. Covering panel according to claim 3 , whereby said chalk is comprised of particles with at least 95% of said particles having a particle size less than 25.0 μm claim 3 , measured according to ISO 13317-3.5. Covering panel according to claim 3 , whereby said talc is comprised of particles with at least 95% of said particles having a particle size less than 100.0 μm claim 3 , measured according to ISO 13317-3.6. Covering panel according to claim 1 , wherein said substrate is comprised with a void volume from 10 vol. % to 70 vol. % claim 1 , determined according to ISO 4590.7. Covering panel according to claim 1 , wherein said substrate comprises one or more plasticizers in an amount of less than 10 wt. % claim 1 , based on the total weight of said substrate.8. Covering panel according to claim 1 , whereby any of said top layer and/or said substrate is substantially free of one ...

ENGINEERED FLOORING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an engineered flooring product comprising a core layer. The method provides the steps of: (a) mixing a hydrate compound, one or more stabilizing agents, and water in a mixer, forming a raw material slurry; (b) spreading a first layer of the raw material slurry onto a cull plate; (c) curing the first layer of raw material slurry; (d) after step (c), releasing the cured first layer of raw material slurry from the cull plate; (e) after step (d), trimming the cured first layer of raw material slurry released from the cull plate; and, (f) after step (e), cooling the cured first layer of raw material slurry released from the cull plate for at least about 24 hours at a temperature ranging from about 10° C.-30° C. thereby forming the engineered flooring product. 1. A method of manufacturing an engineered flooring product comprising a core layer comprising a hydrate compound comprising magnesium oxide and one or more stabilizing agents , the method comprising the steps of:(a) mixing said hydrate compound, the one or more stabilizing agents, and water in a mixer, thereby forming a raw material slurry;(b) spreading a first layer of the raw material slurry onto a cull plate;(c) curing said first layer of raw material slurry;(d) after said step (c), releasing said cured first layer of raw material slurry from said cull plate;(e) after said step (d), trimming said cured first layer of raw material slurry released from said cull plate; and,(f) after said step (e), cooling said cured first layer of raw material slurry released from said cull plate for at least about 24 hours at a temperature ranging from about 10° C.-30° C. thereby forming said engineered flooring product.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of claim 1 , prior to said step (c) claim 1 , laying a sheet of stabilizing material on the first layer of the raw material slurry and spreading a second layer of said raw material slurry on ...

FLOORING BOARD WITH A THIN VENEER WOOD AESTHETIC AND DURABLE SURFACE

A flooring board having a plurality of layers may have a sufficiently high modified Janka hardness rating for use in general flooring applications. The flooring board may comprise a fiberboard core layer having a thin veneer layer of a natural wood species adhered to a surface of the core layer. The veneer layer may be a gymnosperm (softwood) or angiosperm (hardwood) having a low Janka hardness rating. Surprisingly, the flooring board has a high modified Janka hardness rating significantly higher than the Janka hardness rating of the natural wood species and sufficient for use in general flooring applications when the veneer layer is sufficiently thin. 1. A flooring board comprising:a core layer comprising a fiberboard material; anda veneer layer adhered to the core layer such that the veneer layer defines an aesthetic and durable surface of the flooring board, wherein the veneer layer comprises a natural wood species having a Janka side hardness rating between about 350 lbf and about 850 lbf when tested in block form, and wherein the veneer layer has a thickness between about 0.6 mm and about 2.0 mm; andwherein the flooring board has a modified Janka hardness rating measured on the aesthetic and durable surface of the flooring board of at least about 120% of the Janka side hardness rating of the wood species tested in block form.2. The flooring board of claim 1 , wherein the natural wood species is a gymnosperm.3. The flooring board of claim 2 , wherein the natural wood species is selected from the group consisting of: pine and fir.4. The flooring board of claim 1 , wherein the natural wood species is selected from the group consisting of: sweetgum claim 1 , poplar claim 1 , and aspen.5. The flooring board of claim 1 , wherein the veneer layer has a thickness between about 0.6 mm and about 1.75 mm.6. The flooring board of claim 5 , wherein the flooring board has a modified Janka hardness rating measured on the aesthetic and durable surface of the flooring board of ...

GYPSUM SLURRIES AND BOARDS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A slurry for manufacturing gypsum board comprises calcined gypsum, water, a foaming agent, and a coalescing agent. The foaming agent imparts a plurality of bubbles in the slurry. Typically, a foam is pre-generated with the foaming agent and the foam is used to form the slurry such that the foam imparts the plurality of bubbles in the slurry. The coalescing agent coalesces the plurality of bubbles imparted by the foam. Typically, the coalescing agent coalesces a plurality of small and partially joined bubbles imparted by the foam to create larger and more discrete bubbles. A gypsum board and method of forming the slurry and the gypsum board are also disclosed. The gypsum board comprises a gypsum layer formed from the slurry. The gypsum layer defines a plurality of bubbles dispersed therein, which are imparted by the foam and coalescing agent of the slurry. 1. A gypsum board comprising a cover sheet and a gypsum layer disposed on said cover sheet , said gypsum layer defining a plurality of bubbles dispersed therein and comprising the reaction product of:calcined gypsum; andwater;{'sub': 1', '2, 'wherein an exothermic reaction occurs between said calcined gypsum and water, with said reaction product having a temperature ranging from an initial temperature (T) to a peak temperature (T) during formation;'}in the presence ofa foaming agent comprising a surfactant for creating a foam to impart a plurality of bubbles in said reaction product; and{'sub': CP', '1', '2, 'a coalescing agent comprising an alcohol alkoxylate and having a cloud point (T) from about 16.0 to about 60.0 C according to ADTM D2024 and that is between the initial temperature (T) and the peak temperature (T) of said reaction product, such that said coalescing agent coalesces the plurality of bubbles imparted by the foam thereby establishing the plurality of bubbles in said gypsum layer.'}2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A gypsum board as set forth in wherein said foaming agent and said coalescing agent are ...

PRE-COATED BOTTOM COVER COMBINATION MACHINE FOR TILE CARPET

The present disclosure provides a pre-coated bottom cover combination machine for tile carpet comprising a carpet surface pre-coated processing line and a back bottom cover processing line. The back bottom cover processing line includes drive device for driving the carpet belt to move, black material feeding and automatic control device, scraper, white material feeding and automatic control device, composite device of bottom back and carpet surface, bottom back plasticizing and heating line, embossing device, carpet body water-cooled plate, carpet body water-cooled roller, carpet storage rack, deviation correction device, dicing machine, inspection table. The present invention can meet the requirements of reducing the manufacturing cost of tile carpets. 1. A pre-coated bottom cover combination machine for tile carpet comprising a carpet surface pre-coated processing line and a back bottom cover processing line , whereinthe carpet surface pre-coated processing line comprises a blank carpet reel device, a blank carpet storage rack, an antifouling gluing device, a pre-coated drying and heating line, a pre-coated carpet storage rack, an U-type carpet storage box in sequence according to a blank carpet pre-coated processing order, and then it is fed into a composite device of bottom back and carpet surface in the back bottom cover processing line for bottom cover processing;the back bottom cover processing line comprises a drive device for driving the carpet belt to move, a black material feeding and automatic control device, a scraper, a white material feeding and automatic control device, the composite device of bottom back and carpet surface, a bottom back plasticizing and heating line, an embossing device, a carpet body water-cooled plate, a carpet body water-cooled roller, a carpet storage rack, a deviation correction device, a dicing machine, and an inspection table; andthe carpet surface pre-coated processing line is located above the back bottom cover processing ...

VENEERED ELEMENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH A VENEERED ELEMENT

A method for the generation of a gas mixture comprising carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and optionally hydrogen for use in hydroformylation plants or in carbonylation plants, including mixing an optional steam with carbon dioxide in the desired molar ratio, feeding the resulting gas to a solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) or an SOEC stack at a sufficient temperature for the cell or cell stack to operate while effecting a partial conversion of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide and optionally of steam to hydrogen, removing some or all the remaining steam from the raw product gas stream by cooling the raw product gas stream and separating the remaining product gas from a liquid, and using said gas mixture containing CO and COfor liquid phase synthesis reactions utilizing carbon monoxide as one of the reactants while recycling COto the SOEC or SOEC stack. 1. (canceled)2. A veneered element , comprisinga substrate,a wood veneer layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being opposite to the second surface,an adhesive layer adapted to adhere the first surface of the wood veneer layer to a surface of the substrate,wherein adhesive from the adhesive layer is present in a first portion of the wood veneer layer, extending from the first surface of the wood veneer layer and into at least 10% of the thickness of the wood veneer layer,wherein the second surface of the wood veneer layer is substantially free from adhesive from the adhesive layer, andwherein the wood veneer layer is compressed to a thickness being less than or equal to 80% of its original thickness.3. The veneered element according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , less than 40% of pores or tracheids of the wood veneer layer extending into the second surface of the wood veneer layer are filled with the adhesive from the adhesive layer up to the second surface of the wood veneer layer.4. The veneered element according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , a second portion of the wood veneer layer ...

ENGINEERED FLOORING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to an engineered flooring product suitable for indoor or outdoor flooring applications, and a method of manufacturing thereof. The engineered flooring product comprises a core layer, the core layer comprising: (i) a hydrate compound comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium chloride; (ii) one or more hydrate compounds each comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium sulfate; and (iii) one or more stabilizing agents. The hydrate compounds are derived at least in part from magnesium oxide. The core layer has a composition that is free of PVC and other plastic-based materials and is selected to provide one or more desired physical properties such as, but not limited to, a desired degree of water resistance, durability, and thermal expansion and contraction. The core layer preferably has a composition that provides a thermal expansion coefficient equivalent to or comparable to concrete. 1. An engineered flooring product comprising a core layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface , the core layer comprising:(a) a first hydrate compound comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium chloride;(b) one or more second hydrate compounds comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium sulfate; and,(c) one or more stabilizing agents.2. The engineered flooring product of wherein the combination of the first hydrate compound comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium chloride and the one or more second hydrate compounds comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium sulfate comprises 40-95% by weight of the composition of the core layer.3. The engineered flooring product of wherein the first hydrate compound comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium chloride is 5 Mg(OH).MgCl.8HO.4. The engineered flooring product of wherein the one or more second hydrate compounds comprising magnesium hydroxide and magnesium sulfate comprises at least 5 Mg(OH).MgSO.5HO.5. The engineered flooring product of wherein the one or more ...

SURFACE COVERING SYSTEM AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COVERING A SURFACE

Described herein is a method of covering a surface using a surface covering system. The surface may be a floor, a wall, or a ceiling. In one embodiment, the surface covering system includes a plurality of panels and an adhesive tape that is configured to detachably couple the panels to the surface. The adhesive tape may include a substrate-side adhesive component, a panel-side adhesive component, and a release component between the substrate-side and panel-side adhesive components. The panels may be detachably coupled to the substrate by the adhesive tape such that at least one adhesive layer of the substrate-side adhesive component is adhered to the substrate, at least one adhesive layer of the panel-side adhesive component is adhered to the rear surfaces of the panels, and the release component is between the substrate-side adhesive component and the panel-side adhesive component. 1. A method of covering a surface , the method comprising:a) providing a plurality of panels, each of the panels comprising a rear surface;b) providing an adhesive tape comprising a substrate-side adhesive component, a panel-side adhesive component, and a release component; andc) coupling the panels to a substrate with the adhesive tape in a side-by-side arrangement to cover the substrate, the substrate-side adhesive component being adhered to the substrate, the panel-side adhesive component being adhered to the rear surface of the panels, and the release component being located between the substrate-side adhesive component and the panel-side adhesive component.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the panels are panels are detachably coupled to the substrate by the adhesive tape.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the adhesive tape is configured so that upon detaching one of the panels from the substrate claim 2 , the adhesive tape separates at an interface between the substrate-side adhesive component and the release component or at an interface between the panel-side adhesive component ...

System and control method for embossed-in-register of sheet

A system and control method for embossed-in-register of a sheet is provided. The system comprises a printed film winding/releasing mechanism, a film laminating roller and a pattern roller spaced from the film laminating roller, wherein the printed film is provided with first identifiers at intervals, and the pattern roller is provided with second identifiers at intervals; the system further comprises: a color code sensing mechanism configured to detect the first identifiers, an encoder configured to detect a rotation position of the pattern roller, and a control system; the control system comprises a storage unit, a data acquisition unit and a control unit; wherein, the control unit is configured to calculate a deviation of a pattern position, corresponding to a current first identifier, of the printed film and a pattern position, corresponding to a current second identifier, of the pattern roller in a same pattern, and generating a control signal of the pattern roller based on the deviation. According to the present application, a high-precision adjustment signal of the pattern roller may be generated, an EIR effect is guaranteed, the outturn percentage is increased, and the production cost is reduced.

Decorative Panel, and Decorative Floor Covering Consisting of Said Panels

In the field of decorative floor coverings, decorative panels are known having a MDF (Medium Density Board) or HDF (High Density Board) based core layer on top of which a decorative substrate is attached to provide the panels a desired appearance. The invention relates to a panel, in particular a decorative panel, a floor panel, a ceiling panel or a wall panel. The invention also relates to a floor covering consisting of a plurality of mutually coupled panels. 166-. (canceled)67. A decorative panel , in particular a floor panel , ceiling panel or wall panel , comprising:a core provided with an upper side and a lower side,a decorative top structure affixed on said upper side of the core,a first panel edge comprising a first coupling profile, and a second panel edge comprising a second coupling profile being designed to engage interlockingly with said first coupling profile of an adjacent panel, both in horizontal direction and in vertical direction,wherein said core comprises an alloy of a polymer matrix and/or a magnesium cement based matrix and elastic particles dispersed in said matrix, wherein the elastic particles are bond to the polymer matrix by means of a covalent bond.68. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the polymer matrix comprises polyethylene (PE) claim 67 , and/or polypropylene (PP) claim 67 , and/or polybutylene.69. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the polymer matrix comprises isotactic polypropylene.70. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the elastic particles comprise an elastomer.71. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the elastic particles comprise ethylene-propylene rubber.72. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the elastic particles comprise ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM).73. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the core comprises an isotactic polypropylene claim 67 , an ethylene-propylene rubber claim 67 , and a high density polyethylene.74. The panel according to claim 67 , wherein the core ...

Underlayment With of Non-Woven Polyethylene Mesh

A hybrid underlayment, includes a thermoplastic making up between 92.0% by volume to 95.5% by volume of the hybrid underlayment. A plurality of expanded microspheres is dispersed through the thermoplastic. The microspheres are expanded to a volume in a range of between 180 square micrometers and 1450 square micrometers. The microspheres makeup between 1.0% by volume to 7.5% by volume of the hybrid underlayment. The hybrid underlayment is extruded into a flat sheet having a thickness of between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm and a density from 7 pcf to 25 pcf. A metalized thermoplastic film is laminated to the top surface of the thermoplastic sheet. A pre-stretched laminated oriented mesh fabric is fused to the metalized thermoplastic film.

Cell structure for composite sandwich core and method of making sandwich panels

A core layer, a core cell and a method for making the core layer for a panel structure. The core layer includes multiple core cells, and a carrier fabric. The multiple core cells are bonded to the carrier fabric. A panel structure is made by situating between and bonding the core layer to a pair of face sheets. A core cell has multiple interconnected cross structures that each has two crossing struts. Each of the crossing struts has a first end and a second end. The first ends of each cross structure cross the first ends of an adjacent cross structure, and the second ends of each cross structure cross the second ends of an adjacent cross structure.

METHOD TO PRODUCE A THERMOPLASTIC WEAR RESISTANT FOIL

A method to produce a wear resistant foil, including providing a first foil including a first thermoplastic material, applying wear resistant particles on the first foil, applying a second foil including a second thermoplastic material on the first foil, and adhering the first foil and the second foil to each other to form a wear resistant foil.

ECO-FRIENDLY FLOORING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Described herein is flooring formed of an eco-friendly material, where the flooring has excellent heat resistance, durability, abrasion resistance and dimensional stability, and is formed of a non-PVC material and thus is recyclable via an extrusion processing at the time of disposal after use. Specifically, eco-friendly flooring is described in which a coating layer, an overlayer having ionomers, a printing layer, at least one middle layer, and at least one underlayer are laminated in order, where the overlayer of the flooring has ionomers, at least one of the middle layer and the underlayer has a thermoplastic polyolefin-based resin, a styrene-based resin, oil, and a filler, the thermoplastic polyolefin-based resin is contained in an amount of 50 to 150 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the styrene-based resin, and the styrene-based resin may contain 25 to 45% styrene. 112-. (canceled)13. Environmentally-friendly flooring comprising:a coating layer;an upper layer including an ionomer;a printing layer;at least one intermediate layer; andat least one underlayer, which are sequentially laminated,wherein the upper layer includes the ionomer, at least one of the intermediate layer and the underlayer includes a thermoplastic polyolefin-based resin, a styrene-based resin, oil, and a filler, the thermoplastic polyolefin-based resin is included in an amount of 50 parts by weight to 150 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the styrene-based resin, and the styrene-based resin includes styrene in an amount of 25% to 45%.14. The environmentally-friendly flooring of claim 13 , wherein the styrene-based resin includes the styrene in the amount of 25% to 35%.15. The environmentally-friendly flooring of claim 13 , wherein at least one of the intermediate layer and the underlayer additionally includes 10 parts by weight to 50 parts by weight of at least one engineering plastic resin with respect to 100 parts by weight of the styrene-based ...

CONVENIENT FLOOR TILE

A convenient floor tile comprises a convenient tiling layer, a base layer and a surface layer which are superimposed in sequence from bottom to top. A composition of the base layer includes PVC, a plasticizer, a stabilizer and an anti-precipitation agent. The anti-precipitation agent is made from CPE, PEG and an absorbent. The composition and material are calculated in parts by weight: 100 parts of PVC, 30-50 parts of the plasticizer, 0.5-2 parts of the stabilizer, 0.5-5 parts of CPE, 0.5-5 parts of PEG and 0.5-15 parts of the absorbent. 1. A convenient floor tile comprising a convenient tiling layer , a base layer and a surface layer which are superimposed in sequence from bottom to top; wherein a composition of said base layer includes PVC , a plasticizer , a stabilizer and an anti-precipitation agent , a material of said anti-precipitation agent being made from CPE , PEG and an absorbent , said composition and said material being calculated in parts by weight: 100 parts of said PVC , 30-50 parts of said plasticizer , 0.5-2 parts of said stabilizer , 0.5-5 parts of said CPE , 0.5-5 parts of said PEG and 0.5-15 parts of said absorbent.2. The convenient floor tile as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said plasticizer is at least one of DINP and DOTP.3. The convenient floor tile as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said stabilizer is at least one of calcium stearate and zinc stearate.4. The convenient floor tile as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a grain size of said absorbent is 50 nm to 500 nm.5. The convenient floor tile as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said absorbent is at least one of carbonate claim 1 , a layered silicate and an oxide.6. The convenient floor tile as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said carbonate is calcium carbonate claim 5 , said layered silicate is an organic montmorillonite claim 5 , and said oxide is silicon dioxide.7. The convenient floor tile as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said convenient tiling layer is a hot melt adhesive. (a) Technical Field of the ...

MODEL OF WARM STONE FLOOR MATERIAL

The present invention comprises an engineered architectural material suitable for flooring or cladding walls which is capable of withstanding heat and humidity and methods of manufacturing thereof The architectural material of the present invention is particularly suited for use with natural stone veneers and when constructed in accordance with the present invention such flooring is resistant to cracking and delamination. An embodiment of the invention further comprises an integrated electric resistance heater embedded in the material. 1. An architectural composite plate comprising:a) an architectural surface material having a top and bottom surface;b) a reinforcing layer bonded to the surface material's bottom surface or top surface;c) a resilient layer bonded to the reinforcing layerd) a plastic base.2. The architectural composite place of claim 1 , wherein the plate is intended for flooring or cladding a wall.3. The architectural composite of wherein the architectural surface is a stone or a wood.4. The architectural composite of wherein reinforcing layer is a mesh comprising metal or polymer.5. The architectural composite of wherein the resilient layer is an ecoboard or a cement board.6. The architectural composite of wherein the plastic base has at least one tongue on two sides and a groove on at least 2 sides bonded to the resilient layer.7. The architectural composite of wherein the resilient material comprises grooves for containing a heating element.8. The architectural composite of wherein the architectural composite further comprises a heating element.9. The architectural composite of wherein the tongue further comprises a convex projection and the groove further comprises a concave indentation claim 6 , wherein the concave indentation and the convex projection serve to lock two or more adjacent architectural composites together.10. A heated composite flooring comprising:a) an architectural surface material having a top and bottom surface;b) a reinforcing ...

BONDING RESIN FOR WOOD-BASED COMPOSITES PROVIDING LIGHT COLORING, LOW PLATEN STICKING, AND WATER RESISTANCE

Disclosed herein are adhesives, wood-based composites incorporating the adhesives, and methods of forming wood-based composites using the adhesives. Wood-based composites formed using the adhesives demonstrate an optimal combination of characteristics desirable to the wood products industry. Specifically, the wood products formed using the adhesive demonstrate (1) a light appearance when wet; (2) relatively low moisture content after soaking in water; (3) relatively little thickness swelling after soaking in water; and (4) minimal adhesion to metal press platens during press-forming of the wood products. 1. An adhesive emulsion , comprising:(a) a continuous phase, comprising an aqueous, alkaline solution comprising a melamine/urea/formaldehyde resin; and(b) a dispersed phase, comprising a multifunctional aromatic isocyanate component;wherein the aqueous, alkaline solution comprising the melamine/urea/formaldehyde resin has a percent solids content of about 1.0% to about 90.0%; andwherein the melamine/urea/formaldehyde resin and the multifunctional aromatic isocyanate component are present in a ratio of about 92:8 to about 40:60 on a solids mass basis.2. The adhesive emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous claim 1 , alkaline solution comprising the melamine/urea/formaldehyde resin has a percent solids content of about 40.0% to about 70.0%.3. The adhesive emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous claim 1 , alkaline solution comprising the melamine/urea/formaldehyde resin is present in about 38.0-93.0 parts on a solids mass basis and the multifunctional aromatic isocyanate component is present in about 7.0-62.0 parts on a solids mass basis.4. The adhesive emulsion of claim 1 , wherein the multifunctional aromatic isocyanate component comprises PMDI (polymeric methylene diphenyldiisocyanate); toluene 2 claim 1 ,4-diisocyanate claim 1 , toluene 2 claim 1 ,6-diisocyanate claim 1 , mixtures of toluene 2 claim 1 ,4-diisocyanate and toluene 2 claim 1 ,6-diisocyanate (TDI) ...

Lightweight environment-friendly polypropylene composite floor and preparation process thereof

The present invention provides is a lightweight environment-friendly polypropylene composite floor comprising, from top to bottom: 1) a scratch-resistant coating layer, 2) a super-transparent wear-resistant layer, 3) a decorative layer, 4) a first substrate layer, 5) a second substrate layer, 6) a bottom connective layer, and optionally 7) a back adhesive layer. Also provided is a preparation process of the composite floor.

Water-Management System

A building water-management system () includes a base material () and fiber composite sheets () attached to the base material (). Each fiber composite sheet () includes a fiber core () having a first side (), an opposing second side (), and a surface layer () adhered to the first side () of the fiber core (). Adjacent fiber composite sheets () are connected together by a lapped configuration () such that the surface layer () of a first fiber composite sheet () extends from the base material () and onto a fiber core () of an adjacent second fiber composite sheet () and the fiber cores () of the first and second fiber composite sheets () are aligned next to each other to allow water to flow between the fiber cores (), thereby forming a continuous water drainage and repellant layer. A shower assembly () using the fiber composite sheets () is also disclosed. 1. A building water-management system comprising:a base material; andfiber composite sheets attached to the base material, each fiber composite sheet comprising a fiber core having a first side, an opposing second side, and a surface layer adhered to the first side of the fiber core,wherein adjacent fiber composite sheets are connected together by a lapped configuration such that the surface layer of a first fiber composite sheet extends from the base material and onto a fiber core of an adjacent second fiber composite sheet and the fiber cores of the first and second fiber composite sheets are aligned next to each other to allow water to flow between the fiber cores, thereby forming a continuous water drainage and repellant layer.2. The building water-management system according to claim 1 , further comprising a finishing material attached to the second side of the fiber core of the fiber composite sheets.3. The building water-management system according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber core comprises a porous fiber matrix and a resin material.4. The building water-management system according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

High-strength wind-resistant skid-resistant waterproof underlayment

The present invention relates to the technical field of waterproof materials, and particularly to a high-strength wind-resistant skid-resistant waterproof underlayment. The high-strength wind-resistant skid-resistant waterproof underlayment comprises a first non-woven fabric layer, a first film layer, a first asphalt layer, a gridding cloth layer, a second asphalt layer, a second non-woven fabric layer, a second film layer and a third non-woven fabric layer laminated successively; the first film layer and the second film layer are waterproof elastic films respectively. The object of the present invention is to provide a high-strength wind-resistant skid-resistant waterproof underlayment. The waterproof underlayment formed by structures such as a first film layer and a second film layer and the like can be fixed through nails on a roof made of a wood structure, etc., and the construction is quick, convenient, and labor-saving, and the waterproofness is good.

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

A floor panel for forming a floor covering comprises a pair of edges provided with coupling parts allowing to couple two of such floor panels to each other by means of a rotation movement. The coupling parts are realized in the form of a tongue and a groove with locking parts. The groove is bordered by an upper lip and a lower lip which comprises a locking part in the form of an upward-directed locking part. The upward-directed part extends over a height which is more than times the thickness of the floor panel. 130.-. (canceled)31. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein the floor panel comprises a layer-shaped substrate , as well as a decorative top layer situated above the substrate;wherein the top layer comprises a decor and a transparent or translucent wear layer situated above the decor;wherein the floor panel is rectangular, either oblong or square, and comprises a first pair of opposite edges and a second pair of opposite edges;wherein the first pair of opposite edges is provided with coupling parts, which allow effecting a coupled condition between two of such floor panels by means of a rotation movement around an axis parallel to the plane of the floor covering and parallel to the edges to be coupled;wherein the coupling parts at the first pair of opposite edges substantially are manufactured of the material of the substrate; wherein the coupling parts at the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the form of a tongue and a groove, which are provided with locking parts, which, in the coupled condition of two of such floor panels, counteract the moving apart of the coupled floor panels in a direction perpendicular to the coupled edges and parallel to the plane of the floor covering;wherein the groove is bordered by an upper lip and a lower lip, which lower lip, in distal direction, extends beyond the distal end of the upper lip and, beyond the distal end of the upper lip, comprises a locking part in the form of an upward- ...

GLUELESS DUSTLESS COMPOSITE FLOORING MATERIAL SYSTEM

A glueless dustless composite flooring material system providing PVC-based flooring having waterproof layers providing different qualities of hardness, wear-resistance, sound deadening, and decorative patterns, avoiding the use of moisture-susceptible compressed dust filler, with layers fused together, avoiding the manufacturing complexity and delamination risks of using glue or adhesive, with a quickly-cured, UV-cured top coating providing long-lasting high performance and shortening and simplifying the manufacturing, which can be done in a sheet-form, essentially continuous-run manner, with an ability to quickly and simply change the optional design printing and texturing produced, and having an optional underlayment layer. 1. A composite flooring segment having a nominal top and bottom direction , comprising:(i) a flooring base layer comprising a mixture of PVC resin and calcium carbonate, wherein said flooring base layer is free of glue;(ii) a flooring face layer comprising a decorative face sublayer and a wearing face sublayer applied on top of said decorative face sublayer;where said flooring face layer is fused onto a top face of said flooring base layer; and(iii) a flooring coating layer, applied on top of said flooring face layer.2. The composite flooring segment of claim 1 , where said flooring coating layer further comprises a UV-curable resin.3. The composite flooring segment of claim 1 , where said wearing face sublayer further comprises a wear-resistant polymer.4. The composite flooring segment of claim 1 , further comprising (iv) an underlayment layer.5. The composite flooring segment of claim 1 , where said decorative face sublayer comprises a colored PVC based film bearing a decorative pattern.6. The composite flooring segment of claim 1 , where said decorative face sublayer comprises a digitally printed image.7. The composite flooring segment of claim 1 , further comprising a textured surface applied to said flooring face layer.8. The composite ...

Method to Reduce Air Infiltration Through an Insulated Frame Structure

Air flow is reduced through a structure insulated with one more layers of fiber wool or particulate insulating material. A layer of a foamed fluid polymeric composition is applied onto the exposed surface of the insulation to cover the edges at which the exposed surface of the insulation meets an enclosing member of the structure. The layer is then cured to form a polymeric coating on the exposed surface of the insulation. The coating seals the edge or edges at which the exposed surface of the insulation meets the enclosing members of the structure. 1. A process for reducing air flow through a structure insulated with one or more layers of fiber wool or particulate insulating material , the layers of fiber wool or particulate insulating material having an exposed surface and edges at which the exposed surface of the fiber wool or particulate insulating material meets an enclosing member of the structure , comprisinga) applying a layer of a frothed fluid polymeric composition onto the exposed surface of the fiber wool or particulate insulating material to cover the edges at which the exposed surface of the fiber wool or particulate insulating material meets an enclosing member of the structure and then;b) curing the applied layer of frothed fluid polymeric composition to form a polymeric coating on the exposed surface of the insulation, which coating seals the edge or edges at which the exposed surface of the fiber wool or particulate insulating material meets the enclosing members of the structure, wherein the polymeric coating has at least one glass transition temperature of 15° C. or less.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the frothed fluid polymeric coating covers substantially the entire exposed surface of the fiber wool or particulate insulating material.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein the air flow through the structure is reduced by at least 50% after application of the polymeric coating.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein the air flow through the ...

MODULAR MAT SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to a modular mat system. More particularly, the disclosure is directed to a modular mat system with that may be built out using common pieces of mats. Specifically, a modular mat system with a mat piece with a top plate with inserts, a bottom plate with a plurality of tabs and recesses operative to engage with further mat pieces to build a mat system is discussed. The modular mat system is operative to remove water and other detritus from shoes of a user or other such platform moving across the mat system and feed it to a perimeter drain below the system. 1. A modular floor mat system comprising: a first plate defining a plurality of through holes;', 'at least one insert accepting area defined in the first plate;', 'an insert disposed in the at least one insert accepting area;', 'tabs extending from a side of the tile;', 'apertures recessed from the side of the tile; and, 'a plurality of tiles, each tile comprisingwherein the tabs of the tile are operative to nest within the apertures of another tile and may be built out to form a surface of a plurality of tiles.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second plate defining a second plurality of through holes aligned with the plurality of through holes of the first plate, the second plate operatively connected to the first plate.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second plate has a differing durometer hardness from the first plate.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the tabs and apertures are on a perimeter side of the second plate.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first plate is a different color from the second plate and is operative to act as an indicator to replace the tile when the first plate may be worn.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second plate has a left side claim 2 , a right side claim 2 , a front side and a rear side claim 2 , wherein the plurality of tabs are not located on the front side.7. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:a drain ...

WALL ASSEMBLY

Described herein is a wall assembly for use in walls of energy efficient residential or commercial buildings which can provide improved thermal resistance, moisture resistance and structural capacity. The wall assembly includes a frame assembly; a sheathing layer; a closed cell inner foam layer for coupling the layer to the frame assembly; and an outer fiberboard. Also described herein is a method of manufacturing the wall assembly. 1. A wall assembly comprising:a frame assembly having a top member, a bottom member opposite to said top member, and a plurality of vertical members coupled to and extending between said top and bottom members with said frame assembly having an interior side and an exterior side opposite to said interior side;a sheathing layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface, said sheathing layer coupled to said frame assembly and extending from said exterior side of said frame assembly and terminating at an exterior surface of said sheathing layer;a closed cell inner foam layer disposed between and bonded to the plurality of vertical members of said frame assembly and bonded to said interior surface of sheathing layer for coupling said layer to said frame assembly; andan outer fiberboard having an interior surface and an exterior surface, said fiberboard coupled to said sheathing layer, extending from said exterior side of said sheathing layer and terminating at an exterior surface of said fiberboard.2. The wall assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the fiberboard is a fiberboard laminated with a lamination.3. The wall assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the fiberboard is a fiberboard laminated with a lamination comprising a non-perforated claim 1 , non-woven polyolefin permeable membrane.4. The wall assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the sheathing layer comprises at least one closed cell foam selected from the group consisting of expanded polystyrene; extruded polystyrene; and polyisocyanurate.5. The wall assembly ...

PEELABLE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION

The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least one natural latex and at least one polymeric composition having a glass transition temperature ranging from −50° C. to 0° C. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for applying a flexible surface coating on a substrate consisting of the successive steps:a) applying a peelable adhesive composition layer on a surface of the substrate,b) observing a gumming time ranging from 10 to 30 minutes i) from 10% to 40% by weight of at least one natural latex,', (1) a terpolymer of vinyl acetate, of ethylene and of acrylate and a mixture of polyester and polyurethane, and/or', '(2) a terpolymer of vinyl acetate, of ethylene and of acrylate, 'ii) from 10% to 40% by weight of dry material based on the total weight of the adhesive composition, of at least one polymeric composition having a glass transition temperature ranging from −50° C. to 0° C., said polymeric composition comprising, 'iii) from 10% to 40% by weight based on the total weight of the adhesive composition, of at least one filler having an apparent density ranging from 1.30 to 1.70,', 'wherein said substrate is capable of being recovered without any adhesive residues after removal of the peelable film or membrane obtained after drying of the peelable adhesive composition., 'c) displaying a flexible coating on the substrate by contacting the flexible surface coating with the adhesive layer on the surface of the substrate, wherein said adhesive composition comprises17. The method for applying a surface coating according to claim 16 , wherein the amount of applied adhesive composition is greater than or equal to 200 g/m.18. A method for renovation of a substrate coated with a peelable adhesive film comprising: drying the adhesive composition of claim 16 , and pulling off the adhesive composition from a surface.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein:i) the natural latex represents from 15% to 35% by weight of the total weight of the adhesive composition and/orii) ...

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING, AND SUBSTRATE FOR A PANEL

A Floor panel for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor panel includes a layer-shaped substrate, as well as a decorative top layer situated above the substrate; and wherein the substrate includes at least a layer which is realized on the basis of a composition including at least a thermoplastic synthetic material; and the composition, apart from the thermoplastic synthetic material, also includes at least one or more elastomers; and that said thermoplastic synthetic material concerns thermoplastic polyester. 120.-. (canceled)21. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein the floor panel comprises a layer-shaped substrate , as well as a decorative top layer situated above the substrate; and wherein the substrate comprises at least a layer which is realized on the basis of a composition comprising at least a thermoplastic synthetic material; wherein the composition , apart from the thermoplastic synthetic material , also comprises at least one or more elastomers; and wherein said thermoplastic synthetic material concerns thermoplastic polyester.22. The floor panel according to claim 21 , wherein the amount of thermoplastic polyester in the composition is situated between 5 wt % and 50 wt % claim 21 , preferably between 10 wt % and 40 wt % claim 21 , and still more preferably between 15 wt % and 35 wt %.23. The floor panel according to claim 21 , wherein the thermoplastic polyester concerns polyethylene terephthalate (PET).24. The floor panel according to claim 23 , wherein the thermoplastic polyester is present in the composition in the form of PET flakes.25. The floor panel according to claim 21 , wherein the amount of elastomer in the composition is situated between 1 wt % and 35 wt % claim 21 , preferably between 1 wt % and 30 wt % claim 21 , still more preferably between 5 wt % and 30 wt % claim 21 , and most preferably between 5 wt % and 25 wt %.26. The floor panel according to claim 21 , wherein at least one elastomer has a Shore hardness which ...

Method and Apparatus for Wall Planks

A wall tile adapted to be molded from materials, including PVC composition material, and comprising: a planar top panel, which comprises an urethane stain shield, a second planar panel which comprises a first Polyvinyl chloride composition, a third planar panel which comprises a composite material having 3D printing on it, a Fourth planar panel which comprises a webbed fiberglass composition, a fifth planar panel which comprises a magnetic substrate, a sixth planar panel which comprises a second Polyvinyl chloride composition, and a seventh panel which comprises a self-adhesive composition. 1. A wall tile comprising:at least seven planar panels, wherein said seven planar panels compriseat least one layer comprised of urethane stain shield;at least two layers comprised of a polyvinyl chloride composition;at least one layer comprised of a composite material having 3D printing on said composite material;at least one layer comprised of a webbed fiberglass composition;at least one layer comprised of a magnetic substrate; andat least one layer comprised of a self-adhesive composition.2. The wall tile of claim 1 , wherein said at least one layer comprised of urethane stain shield is an outer layer.3. A wall laminate comprising one or more wall tiles of claim 1 , wherein said wall laminate provides an interchangeable pattern.4. The wall laminate of claim 2 , wherein said wall laminate comprises nylon-vinyl.5. The wall laminate of claim 2 , wherein said wall laminate comprises magnetic adhesion.6. The wall laminate of claim 2 , wherein said wall laminate comprises peel-and-stick attachment technology. This application claims the benefits of the U.S. Provisional Application for Pat. No. 62/637,585, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Vinyl Wall Planks Applications”, filed on Mar. 2, 2018, which is incorporated herein in its entirely.The current invention generally relates to wall laminates and methods of creating a wall of laminates. Specifically, the present invention relates ...

Floor panel

A floor panel has a rectangular and oblong shape, and includes a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate and forming a decorative side of the floor panel. The top layer is composed of a print provided on a carrier sheet and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above the print. The substrate has a thickness from 2 to 10 millimeter and forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel. The substrate is a polyurethane-based substrate and the transparent thermoplastic layer is polyurethane-based. The floor panel has a length of more than 1.1 meters and has a plurality of reinforcing layers situated outside the center line of the substrate. A reinforcing layer may be provided in combination with the substrate and the top layer.

Unknown

The present invention relates to a method of producing wooden components, wherein in the method a first wooden slat is provided with an adhesive at at least one of its planar broad sides and/or at at least one of its narrow sides and the first wooden slat is glued to a second wooden slat to form a block of a plurality of wooden slats, wherein at least the first wooden slat is in a wet state during the gluing. 231114. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the block () is separated along a plane which preferably extents substantially perpendicular to the planar broad side () of the first wooden salt () to obtain a single-layer solid wood board ().334. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the block () or the single-layer solid wood board () is subsequently dried claim 1 , preferably with the aid of a drying apparatus.44. A method in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the dried single-layer solid wood board () is further processed with or without further surface machining.512312. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein one claim 1 , more or all the wooden slats ( claim 1 , ) forming the block () are rough-cut claim 1 , calibrated claim 1 , brushed claim 1 , dressed claim 1 , smoothed or planed wooden slats ( claim 1 , ).6123. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein all claim 1 , a plurality of or only one of the wooden slats ( claim 1 , ) forming the block () are in a wet state during gluing.7. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein polyurethane or another adhesive suitable for wet gluing is used as the adhesive.812121113. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the gluing of the first wooden slat () to the second wooden slat () is a joining of the two wooden slats ( claim 1 , ) at their respective broad sides () and/or at their respective narrow sides ().911131. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is applied over the full surfaces at the broad side () and/or at the narrow side () of the first wooden slat ...

FLOOR PANEL FORMING A FLOOR COVERING, FLOOR COVERING FORMED FROM SUCH FLOOR PANELS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH FLOOR PANELS

A floor panel is arranged for forming a floor covering, and substantially consists of synthetic material and has a decorative upper side. The floor panel, on at least one pair of opposite edges, comprises coupling parts which allow coupling two of such floor panels to each other. The coupling parts effect a locking in a first direction perpendicular to the plane of the floor panels as well as in a second direction perpendicular to the respective edge and in the plane of the floor panels. The at least one of the coupling parts comprises a separate locking element, which, in coupled condition, provides for at least a locking in the first direction. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering ,wherein this floor panel at least comprises a substrate and a decorative upper side;wherein the substrate is based on synthetic material;wherein the floor panel is rectangular, either oblong rectangular or square, and comprises a first pair of opposite edges and a second pair of opposite edges;wherein the floor panel, on both pairs of opposite edges, comprises coupling parts which allow coupling such floor panels to each otherwherein the coupling parts at the first pair of opposite edges are of the type which allows coupling two of such floor panels to each other by means of a downward movement of one floor panel in respect to the other;wherein the coupling parts at the first pair of opposite edges comprise a first locking system which in the coupled condition of two of said panels effects a locking in vertical direction and a second locking system which in the coupled condition of two of such panels effects a locking in the horizontal direction;wherein said second locking system comprises locking parts engaging behind each other, in the form of an upward-directed locking part, which is provided on a first lip on a first of said two edges, and a downward-directed locking part, which is provided on a second lip on the second of said two edges, respectively, wherein these locking ...

Recycled rubber backed cushioned vinyl

A laminated surface covering including a facing material made of vinyl and a backing material comprising a rubber component. The rubber component comprising at least a matrix of bonded rubber granules. A bonding material disposed between the facing material and the backing material. The facing material configured to melt at a temperature between 165° F. and 248° F. infiltrating the backing material thereby essentially encasing the rubber granules of the matrix and providing fire retardation and smoke suppression qualities.

WHEELED TRAILER SANDWICH STRUCTURE INCLUDING GROOVED OUTER SHEET

A sandwich structure employs a core sheet including alternating peaks and valleys therein, and at least one outer face sheet including grooves or ribs therein. In another aspect, a sandwich structure includes at least one core and at least one adhesively bonded outer face sheet including elongated grooves or ribs formed therein. Yet another aspect of a sandwich structure has raised ridges bridging between adjacent peaks in a core sheet in one direction but not in a perpendicular direction, which synergistically interface, engage or contact with grooves or ribs formed in an outer face sheet. 1. A wheeled trailer sandwich structure comprising:outer metallic face sheets;a metallic core sheet including alternating peaks and valleys therein, the core sheet adhesively affixed between the outer face sheets to create a wheeled trailer wall or floor sandwich; andat least one of the outer face sheets comprising multiple parallel elongated grooves which each include a substantially flat bottom wall, a lateral width of which is greater than three times a depth of the bottom wall from a nominal surface of the associated outer face sheet.2. The sandwich structure of claim 1 , wherein the core sheet includes raised ridges bridging between adjacent of the peaks at one direction but not in the perpendicular direction claim 1 , and the groove extends between peaks of the core sheet.3. The sandwich structure of claim 1 , wherein air gaps are present between the grooves and the peaks of the core sheet.4. The sandwich structure of claim 1 , wherein each of the grooves includes angular side walls between the nominal surface and the bottom wall claim 1 , and the face sheets are flat between the grooves.5. The sandwich structure of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of: (a) an adhesive or (b) foam claim 1 , is located against the groove.6. The sandwich structure of claim 1 , wherein each of the grooves have a substantially U-shaped cross-section.7. The sandwich structure of claim 1 ...

Plastic flooring having three-dimensional patterns and method of making the same

A method of making plastic flooring contains steps of: A. providing the substrate and delivering the substrate toward a rolling unit; B. delivering a printing layer, wherein the printing layer is blank and is delivered toward the rolling unit by way of a second delivery roller mechanism; C. rolling, wherein the rolling unit rolls the substrate and the printing layer, and the printing layer has three-dimensional embossing; D. digital printing, wherein color material being printed on three-dimensional embossing by using the digital print unit; E. coating an abrasion resistant layer, wherein a coating unit coats wear-resistant materials of the abrasion resistant layer on the printing layer; and F. shaping, wherein the plastic flooring material is shaped so as to dry and harden the abrasion resistant layer.

FLOOR PANEL

A floor panel may include a substrate and a top layer located above the substrate. The substrate may include a closed cell foamed synthetic material layer with fillers, and have an average density of more than 300 kilograms per cubic meter. The top layer may include a back layer, a printed synthetic material film above the back layer, and a transparent or translucent synthetic material wear layer above the printed synthetic material film. The back layer may include a vinyl compound with fillers, and have a thickness of at least 45 percent of the thickness of the top layer. The floor panel may include first mechanical coupling parts at the pair of long edges and second mechanical coupling parts at the pair of short edges. The first mechanical coupling parts may allow horizontal and vertical locking of two of such floor panels using a turning movement along the respective long edges. 1. A floor panel comprising:a substrate; anda top layer located above and glued to the substrate;wherein the substrate includes a closed cell foamed PVC board with fillers;wherein the closed cell foamed PVC board has an average density of more than 300 kilograms per cubic meter;wherein the top layer includes a back layer, a printed synthetic material film located above the back layer and a transparent or translucent synthetic material wear layer located above the printed synthetic material film;wherein the back layer includes a vinyl compound with fillers;wherein the back layer has a thickness of at least 45 percent of the thickness of the top layer;wherein the floor panel includes a first pair of edges and a second pair of edges;wherein the floor panel includes first mechanical coupling parts at the first pair of edges and second mechanical coupling parts at the second pair of edges;wherein the first mechanical coupling parts allow a horizontal and vertical locking of two of such floor panels using a turning movement along the respective edges;wherein the first mechanical coupling parts ...

FLOORINGS PREPARED FROM COMPOSITES COMPRISING EXPANDED THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER PARTICLES

The present invention relates to a composite comprising (1) a bottom layer comprising expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles; and (2) a surface layer on the bottom layer, and the use of such composites in flooring surfaces sports, sports hall floorings, swimming pool hall floorings, running tracks, sports facilities, playgrounds, kindergartens, park walkway and pavements 1. A composite , comprising:a bottom layer comprising expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles; anda surface layer on the bottom layer.2. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles have a bulk density less than 300 g/1.3. The composite according to claim 2 , wherein the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles have a closed cell content more than 90%.4. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the composite has a force reduction more than 40%.5. The composite according to claim 4 , wherein the composite has a force reduction of from 40% to 60%.6. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles have an average diameter of from 0.2mm and 20mm.7. The composite according to claim 6 , wherein the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles have an average diameter of from lmm and 12mm.8. The composite according to claim 1 , wherein an expanded thermoplastic elastomer of the expanded thermoplastic elastomer particles is selected from the group consisting of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyester claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyesterether claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyetherester claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyetheramide claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyolefin copolymer claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyethylenevinylacetate claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polyethylenepropylenediene claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic polypropylene claim 1 , expanded thermoplastic styrene block copolymer and a mixture thereof.9. The composite according to claim ...

FLOOR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS

A floor panel has a substrate and a decorative layer of wood veneer provided thereon having a thickness of 1 millimeter or less. The substrate has an average density of more than 750 kilograms per cubic meter. The floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises a pair of opposite short edges and a pair of opposite long edges. The floor panel, on at least said two opposite long edges, is provided with coupling means allowing that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other in a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the coupled panels and in a horizontal direction in this plane and perpendicular to the respective edge. The wood veneer and/or the substrate immediately underneath the wood veneer is treated at least at the short edges with a fluoro copolymer or a polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate. 1. A floor panel with a substrate and a decorative layer of wood veneer provided on the substrate and having a thickness of 1 millimeter or less , wherein said substrate has an average density of more than 750 kilograms per cubic meter;wherein this floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises a pair of opposite short edges and a pair of opposite long edges;wherein said floor panel, on at least said two opposite long edges, is provided with coupling means allowing that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other in a vertical direction perpendicular to the plane of the coupled panels and in a horizontal direction in this plane and perpendicular to the respective edge;wherein said wood veneer and/or said substrate immediately underneath the wood veneer is treated at least at said short edges with a fluoro copolymer or a polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate.2. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said substrate claim 1 , at the surface where the decorative layer is situated claim 1 , has a density of more than 900 kilograms per cubic meter.3. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said substrate is a wood fiberboard of an HDF ...

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH FLOOR PANELS

A method may be provided for manufacturing a floor panel having a decorative upper side formed by a top layer. The top layer may have at least a decorative layer that includes a digital print and a transparent or translucent wear layer. The method may involve providing a film. The digital print may be provided on the film by jetting one or more inks from a set of inks onto the film using a digital inkjet printer. A primer or adhesion layer may be provided on the digital print or on the translucent or transparent wear layer. The film and the transparent or translucent wear layer may be laminated such that the digital print is in between the film and the transparent or translucent wear layer, and the primer or adhesion layer is between the digital print and the transparent or translucent wear layer. The primer or adhesion layer may be provided by applying the primer or an adhesion promoting substance with at least one roller or by using a print head. 1. A method for manufacturing a floor panel having a decorative upper side formed by a top layer , the top layer having at least a decorative layer that includes a digital print and a transparent or translucent wear layer , the method comprising:providing a film;providing the digital print on the film by jetting one or more inks from a set of inks onto the film using a digital inkjet printer;providing a primer or adhesion layer on the digital print or on the transparent or translucent wear layer;laminating the film and the transparent or translucent wear layer such that the digital print is in between the film and the transparent or translucent wear layer, and the primer or adhesion layer is between the digital print and the transparent or translucent wear layer;wherein the primer or adhesion layer is provided by applying a primer or adhesion promoting substance with at least one roller or by using a print head.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the print head is a valve jet print head.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

POLYMERIC SUBSTRATES WITH AN IMPROVED THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENT AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A substrate and method for providing a thermoplastic composite having a fiberglass mat embedded within a thermoplastic polymer. The characteristics of the fiberglass mat combined with a thermal compression bonding method allow for a substantially improved and desirable thermal expansion coefficient over conventionally filled thermoplastic substrates or other fiberglass reinforced thermoplastics. 1. A substrate comprising , a thermoplastic composite having a fiberglass mat embedded in a thermoplastic resin , wherein the fiberglass mat has a weight of 76 to 1500 g/mand about 20 to about 3000 fiberglass intersections per cm , and wherein the thermoplastic composite possesses (i) a Thermal Expansion Coefficient of at least 3 times less than a substrate derived from a neat embodiment of the thermoplastic resin , or (ii) a Thermal Expansion Coefficient of 50*10m/m*° C. or lower.2. A substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic composite has a Thermal Expansion Coefficient of 40*10m/m*° C. or lower 30*10m/m*° C. or lower claim 1 , 20*10in/m*° C. or lower claim 1 , or 10*10m/m*° C. or lower.3. A substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic composite meets the specification of flatness in the flooring industry claim 1 , with gaps measured over a 45 cm span of less than 0.35 cm.4. A substrate according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more fillers in the thermoplastic composite.5. A substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the filler comprises a mineral filler or an organic filler.6. A substrate according to claim 4 , wherein the filler comprises cellulose claim 4 , calcium carbonate claim 4 , volcanic ash claim 4 , expanded volcanic ash claim 4 , wood flour or rice hulls.7. A substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic resin comprises a polyolefin and the thermoplastic composite has a thickness of 2 mm to 7 mm and a Thermal Expansion Coefficient of 50*10m/m*° C. or lower.8. A substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

IMPACT RESISTANT WEAR LAYER

The invention is directed to dimensionally stable flooring panels that have mechanical locking profiles. The flooring panels having at least two layers that include a wear layer and a substrate layer, wherein the wear layer forms a part of the mechanical locking profiles. 1. A flooring panel comprising:a substrate layer; anda wear layer atop the substrate layer, the wear layer comprising a vinyl polymer and an impact modifier, the wear layer being substantially free of plasticizer;wherein the flooring panel further comprises a top panel surface, a bottom panel surface, and a plurality panel edges extending between the top and bottom panel surfaces to define a perimeter of the flooring panel; wherein the panel edges comprise a first panel edge and a second panel edge opposite the first panel edge; and wherein the first panel edges comprises a first mechanical locking profile and the second panel edge comprises a second mechanical locking profile configured to accept the first mechanical locking profile; andwherein the wear layer forms a first portion of each of the first and second panel edges; and wherein the substrate layer forms a second portion of each of the first and second panel edges.23.-. (canceled)4. The flooring panel according to claim 1 , wherein the first mechanical locking profile comprises a first horizontal locking feature and a first vertical locking feature; and wherein the second mechanical locking profile comprises a second horizontal locking feature configured to cooperate with the first horizontal locking feature to provide horizontal locking and a second vertical locking feature configured to cooperate with the first vertical locking feature to provide vertical locking.52. The flooring panel according to claim claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second panel edges comprises an upper portion adjacent the top panel surface claim 1 , the upper portion of the first panel edge comprising a first recess having a recess wall surface and a recess ...

Rigid multilayer tile and production method thereof

Disclosed herein are a rigid tile including a foam cushion layer and a reinforcing layer, and a production method thereof.

MULTILAYERED MAT

Mats and panels of mats and methods of making the same are described. The panels include a first portion defined by a first material and a second portion defined by a second material. The first material and the second material have at least one of different compositions and different material properties. The methods include depositing a first material into a mold of a panel, depositing a second material into the mold of the panel after deposition of the first material, and applying at least one of pressure and heat to the mold of the panel to form a panel having the first material and the second material having at least one different compositions and different material properties.

DEVICE FOR SURFACE COVERING

A device includes a substrate (), a first adhesive (), and a carrier layer (). The substrate has a finish layer (). The substrate has sufficient flexibility to allow manual rolling and to allow manual unrolling without damage. The substrate has a plurality of discontinuous segments (A, B, C). The first adhesive is disposed on an opposing side of the finish layer. The first adhesive is configured for pressure sensitive bonding. The first adhesive has a release characteristic such that the substrate can be bonded and disbonded relative to a substantially planar surface and incur no damage. The carrier layer () is bonded to the finish layer by a second adhesive (). The second adhesive is configured to retain the plurality of discontinuous segments infixed spatial alignment. The second adhesive is configured to cleanly disbond from the finish layer by manual peeling. 1. A device comprising:a substrate having a first side and a second side, the substrate having a finish layer on the second side, the substrate having sufficient flexibility to allow manual rolling and to allow manual unrolling without damage and having a plurality of discontinuous segments;a first adhesive on the first side, the first adhesive configured for pressure sensitive bonding, the first adhesive having a release characteristic such that the substrate can be bonded and disbanded relative to a substantially planar surface and incur no damage; anda carrier layer of flexible film bonded to the finish layer by a second adhesive, the second adhesive configured to retain the plurality of discontinuous segments in fixed spatial alignment, and wherein the second adhesive is configured to cleanly disband from the finish layer by manual peeling.2. The device of wherein the substrate includes at least one of a foam layer claim 1 , a polymeric sheet layer claim 1 , or a film layer.3. The device of wherein the substrate is bonded to the finish layer.4. The device of wherein the finish layer includes at least ...

Method to produce a building panel and a semi-finished product

A method to produce a building panel, including: providing a substrate, applying a thermosetting binder in dry form on the substrate for forming a sub-layer, applying a sheet on the sub-layer, and pressing the substrate, the sub-layer and the sheet together to form a building panel, thereby the thermosetting binder of the sub-layer impregnates the sheet from below. Also, a semi-finished product.

HOT-MELT LAMINATED DECORATIVE LAMINATE

The invention relates to a decorative laminate and methods of manufacturing thereof, in particular a structured decorative laminate, including at least the following immediately consecutive and mutually bonded layers A-B-C-D: 2. The decorative laminate according to claim 1 , characterised in that one or more patterns are plastically embossed on the visible side of the decorative laminate simultaneously in the same step claim 1 , during hot-melt laminating.3. The decorative laminate according to claim 1 , characterised in that it contains no PVC and/or melamine resin.4. The decorative laminate according to claim 1 , characterised in that the functional layer layer A and the intermediate layer B comprise the same ionomer or ionomer mixture.5. The decorative laminate according to claim 1 , characterised in that the polyolefin of the intermediate polymer layer B is selected from polyethylene and polypropylene and mixtures of the same.6. The decorative laminate according to claim 1 , characterised in that the modified plastic(s) for the tie comprise(s) one or more polymer(s) modified with maleic anhydride claim 1 , alkylated maleic anhydride and/or carboxylic acid claim 1 , in particular one or more copolymer(s) or grafted (co)polymers of monomers which support carboxylic acid functionality claim 1 , in particular maleic anhydride and/or alkylated maleic anhydride with polypropylene claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , ethyl-vinyl acetate (EVA) claim 1 , ethylene-butyl acrylate (EBA) claim 1 , ethylene-acrylic acid (EAA) claim 1 , ethylene-methacrylic acid (EMAA) claim 1 , maleic acid acetate (MAH) and/or polyacrylate rubber (ACM).7. The decorative laminate according to claim 1 , characterised in that the decorative layer D contains an extrudable thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylenes claim 1 , polypropylenes and polybutylenes claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polyester and mixtures of the same.8. The decorative laminate ...

THERMOPLASTIC PLANKS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank includes a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core includes at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. An underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. In addition, a method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer. 1. (canceled)2. A thermoplastic laminate plank , comprisinga core comprising at least one thermoplastic material, wherein said core has top surface and a bottom surface, and opposing sides,a print layer, optionally with an underlay layer, affixed to said top surface of the said core, wherein said print layer has a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein said print layer comprises a printed design; anda protective layer affixed to said top surface of said print layer,wherein said core has a tongue design on at least one edge and a groove design on at least an opposite edge, andwherein said core has a cellular foam structure.3. The thermoplastic laminate plank according to claim 2 , wherein the print layer is affixed to said top surface by an adhesive.4. The thermoplastic laminate plank according to claim 3 , wherein the adhesive is a hot melt adhesive.5. The thermoplastic laminate plank according to claim 3 , wherein the adhesive is a hot melt glue.6. The thermoplastic laminate plank according to claim 3 , wherein the adhesive is a hot melt polyurethane glue.7. The thermoplastic laminate plank ...

MULTI-COMPONENT TILES

Provided is a tile for concealing an underlying surface. The tile includes a base including a downward-facing surface that is to oppose an underlying surface on which the tile is to rest. The base is formed, at least in part, from a material including a combination of crumb rubber and rice hull material. A plurality of feet extend in a downwardly direction from the downward-facing surface to contact the underlying surface on which the tile is to rest and separate the downward-facing surface from the underlying surface. A cap is coupled to a surface of the base opposite the downward-facing surface comprising the feet. 1. A tile comprising:a base comprising a downward-facing surface that is to oppose an underlying surface on which the tile is to rest, the base being formed from a material comprising a combination of crumb rubber and rice hull material;a plurality of feet extending in a downwardly direction from the downward-facing surface to contact the underlying surface on which the tile is to rest and separate the downward-facing surface from the underlying surface; anda cap coupled to a surface of the base opposite the downward-facing surface comprising the feet.2. The tile of claim 1 , wherein the feet are integrally formed as part of a monolithic unit with the base.3. The tile of claim 1 , wherein the feet define channels extending along the downward-facing surface through which a liquid can flow between the downward-facing surface and the underlying surface.4. The tile of further comprising a connection member that is compatible to cooperate with the feet to couple the tile adjacent to a neighboring tile.5. The tile of claim 1 , wherein the cap comprises an overhanging portion and the base comprises a protruding portion. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/971,195, filed Mar. 27, 2014, which is incorporated in its entirety herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThis application relates generally to flooring materials ...

REUSABLE MULTILAYER AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL FLOOR UNDERLAY

The present invention relates to a floor underlay, which is reusable and has multilayer and multifunctional characteristics. The floor underlay is used for joining the floor and floor decoration sheets. The structure of the floor underlay comprises adhesive layers, support layers, waterproof layers, and a multiple-media intermediate layer. The multiple-media intermediate layer is formed by mixing a plurality of medium particles. The medium particles are formed by elastic materials, such as rubber, rubber foam, polyurethane, or polyurethane foam. Thereby, the floor including the floor underlay will have the vibration absorption, sound absorption, flame resistive, and fall prevention functions. 1. A floor underlay , used for joining a floor and a floor decoration sheet. comprising:a first adhesive layer, used for adhering to said floor;a first support layer, disposed on said first adhesive layer;a first waterproof layer, disposed on said first support layer;a multiple-media intermediate layer, disposed on said first waterproof layer, and formed by mixing a plurality of medium particles;a second waterproof layer, disposed on said multiple-medium intermediate layer;a second support layer, disposed on said second waterproof layer; anda second adhesive layer, disposed on said second support layer, and used for adhering to said floor decoration sheet.2. The floor underlay of claim 1 , wherein the material of said first support layer and said second support layer is non-woven fabric.3. The floor underlay of claim 1 , wherein the material of said multiple-media intermediate layer comprises two or more materials including rubber claim 1 , rubber foam claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , polyurethane foam claim 1 , recycled rubber claim 1 , recycled rubber foam claim 1 , recycled polyurethane claim 1 , or recycled polyurethane foam.4. The floor underlay of claim 1 , wherein said multiple-media intermediate layer further comprises a gel for connecting said plurality of medium ...

Structural subfloor product and method of manufacturing same

A flooring product includes a first oriented strand board layer, an acoustic barrier layer, and a second oriented strand board layer, where the acoustic barrier layer is secured between the first and second oriented strand board layers to form the flooring product. The plurality of flooring products can be positioned adjacently to comprise a complete flooring assembly. Such a flooring assembly can be facilitated by including features along edges of the flooring product for securing or engaging one flooring product to adjacent flooring products. For example, the flooring product can be arranged with one edge as a tongue and an opposing edge as a groove, where the tongue of one flooring product can be fitted into the groove of an adjacent flooring product to secure or engage the two flooring products together. In another example, edges of the flooring products can be arranged to form lap joints upon engagement.

Multilayer Surface Covering

The present invention relates to a multilayer surface covering () comprising a PVC-free support layer (), a decorative layer (), a transparent wear layer () and a coating layer () between said support layer () and said decorative layer (), said coating layer () having a thickness of at least 5 μm and a surface tension equal or higher to the surface tension of the decorative layer. 1125432535. A synthetic multilayer wall or floor surface covering () comprising a PVC-free support layer () , a decorative layer () , a transparent wear layer () and a coating layer () between said support layer () and said decorative layer () , said coating layer () having a thickness of at least 5 μm and a surface tension equal or higher to the surface tension of the decorative layer ().2135. The multilayer surface covering () according to claim 1 , wherein the coating layer () has a surface tension which is at least 2 Dyne/cm (2 mN/m) higher than the surface tension of the decorative layer ().313. The multilayer surface covering () according to claim 1 , wherein the coating layer () has a surface tension comprised between 34 dyne/cm (34 mN/m) and 38 dyne/cm (38 mN/m).413. The multilayer surface covering () according to claim 1 , wherein the coating layer () is a polymer-based film comprising coalesced Polyurethane (PU) particles or a polyolefin-based film comprising an ethylene-acrylic acid or an ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer.512. The multilayer surface covering () according to claim 1 , wherein the support layer () comprises a thermoplastic composition comprising a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer or a polyolefin resin.6165465. The multilayer surface covering () according to claim 1 , further comprising a supplementary coating layer () between the decorative layer () and the wear layer () claim 1 , said supplementary coating layer () having a thickness of at least 1 μm and a surface tension equal or higher to the surface tension of the decorative layer ().7136. The multilayer ...

MAGNET RECEPTIVE PANELS AND METHODS

Provided are building panels comprising at least one magnet receptive element, methods for making such panels, and kits and methods for attaching objects to a panel without nails or screws. 1. A building panel comprising: a pattern of one or more magnet receptive elements , the one or more magnet receptive elements applied to at least one surface of the building panel and/or embedded into the building panel.2. The building panel of claim 1 , wherein the pattern includes at least one of a disjointed pattern claim 1 , a discontinuous pattern claim 1 , a continuous pattern claim 1 , a grid claim 1 , an array claim 1 , being geometrically spaced claim 1 , randomly spaced claim 1 , and spaced in at least one direction.3. The building panel of claim 1 , wherein the building panel is a wallboard panel.4. The building panel of claim 1 , wherein the pattern is a disjoined grid pattern of at least two rows claim 1 , a first row of magnet receptive elements and a second row of magnet receptive elements claim 1 , and wherein the magnet receptive elements in the first row and the magnet receptive elements in the second row differ in their composition from each other.5. The building panel of claim 1 , wherein the one or more magnet receptive elements comprise a ferromagnetic material.6. The building panel of claim 1 , wherein the one or more magnet receptive elements include at least one of magnet receptive tape claim 1 , magnet receptive sheet claim 1 , magnet receptive paint claim 1 , magnet receptive coating claim 1 , foil claim 1 , shim claim 1 , magnetic tape claim 1 , magnetic sheet claim 1 , magnetic paint claim 1 , and magnetic coating.7. The building panel of claim 1 , wherein the one or more magnet receptive elements are a magnet.8. The building panel of claim 1 , wherein the one or more magnet receptive elements are attractive to the magnet which comprises at least one of an alnico magnet claim 1 , a magnet made from a ferromagnetic material claim 1 , a rare-earth ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING CORK TILE

A process for applying a color pattern or design to a cork tile includes providing a release film, printing a design layer on the release film, applying a glue layer on the design layer so that the design layer is between the glue layer and the release film, and laminating the design layer and glue layer onto a cork top surface of the cork tile using a heated laminating machine, so that the glue layer and the design layer are released from the release film and form the color pattern or design on the cork top surface. 1. A process for applying a color pattern or design to a cork tile , comprising the steps of:providing a release film;printing a design layer on the release film;applying a glue layer on the design layer so that the design layer is between the glue layer and the release film;laminating the design layer and glue layers onto a cork top surface of the cork tile using a heated laminating machine, so that the glue layer and the design layer are released from the release film and form the color pattern or design on the cork top surface.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of forming the cork top surface by agglomerating cork granules with a binder and curing at a temperature of 140-180° C. claim 1 , the cork granules of the cork top surface having a particle size of 0.5-1 mm and a density of 500-600 Kg/m.3. The process of claim 2 , further comprising forming a backing layer of the cork tile arranged below the cork top surface by agglomerating cork granules with a binder and curing at a temperature of 140° C. or less claim 2 , the cork granules of the backing layer having a particle size of 1-2 mm and a density of 180-220 kg/m.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the color pattern or design layer is 20-50 microns.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the release film is a PET film.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of laminating is performed at a temperature of 100-190° C. and at a pressure of 400-600 bar.7. The process ...

HYDROPHOBIC FINISH COMPOSITIONS WITH EXTENDED FLOW TIME RETENTION AND BUILDING PRODUCTS MADE THEREOF

Disclosed are hydrophobic finish compositions and cementitious articles made with the hydrophobic finish compositions. In some embodiments, the article is a waterproof gypsum panel surface reinforced with inorganic mineral fibers that face a flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish possessing beneficial waterproofing properties. The waterproof gypsum panels of the invention have many uses, such as, tilebacker board in wet or dry areas of buildings, exterior weather barrier panel for use as exterior sheathing, and roof cover board having water durability and low surface absorption. The flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish can include fly ash, film-forming polymer, silane compound (e.g., alkyl alkoxysilane), an extended flow time retention agent including either one or more carboxylic acids, salts of carboxylic acids, or mixtures thereof, and other optional additives. 2. The hydrophobic finish composition of claim 1 , wherein the carboxylic acids or salts of carboxylic acids are not a polycarboxylate superplasticizer.3. The hydrophobic finish composition of claim 1 , having an absence of polycarboxylate ether.4. The hydrophobic finish composition of claim 1 , wherein the extended flow time retention agent comprises citric acid or a citric acid salt.5. The hydrophobic finish composition of claim 1 , wherein the extended flow time retention agent is at least one member selected from the group consisting of tricarboxylic acids claim 1 , dicarboxylic acids claim 1 , sugar acids claim 1 , aldonic acids claim 1 , aldaric acids claim 1 , uronic acids claim 1 , aromatic carboxylic acids claim 1 , amino carboxylic acids claim 1 , alpha hydroxy acids claim 1 , beta hydroxy acids claim 1 , sodium salts of said acids claim 1 , and potassium salts of said acids.69-. (canceled)10. The hydrophobic finish composition of claim 1 , wherein the film-forming polymer comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of acrylic polymers and copolymers claim 1 , ...

CARPET TILES AND METHODS OF THEIR MANUFACTURE

A carpet tile comprises a primary backing layer comprising a flexible substrate with fiber tufts extending through and from one surface of the substrate to define, in use, the upper wear surface of the tile. A pre-coat adhesive layer formed from an aqueous copolymer dispersion is provided on the opposite surface of the primary backing substrate to secure the fiber tufts to the substrate and a secondary adhesive layer formed from an aqueous copolymer dispersion is provided on the pre-coat adhesive layer. A fiberglass scrim is secured to the secondary adhesive layer and an outer backing or cap layer covers the fiberglass scrim. 1. A method of manufacturing a carpet tile , the method comprising:(a) providing a primary backing layer comprising a flexible substrate with fiber tufts extending through and from one surface of the substrate to define, in use, the upper wear surface of the tile;(b) applying a pre-coat adhesive in liquid form to the opposite surface of the flexible substrate;(c) while the pre-coat adhesive is still in liquid form, applying a water-based secondary adhesive in liquid form and a fiberglass scrim to the pre-coat adhesive on the primary backing layer;(d) drying the pre-coat adhesive and the secondary adhesive; and then(e) applying an outer backing or cap layer to the scrim.2. The method of claim 1 , the pre-coat adhesive comprises a water-based adhesive and step (c) is conducted prior to removal of water from the adhesive.3. The method of claim 2 , the water-based pre-coat adhesive comprises an aqueous dispersion of at least one of a vinyl ester copolymer claim 2 , an acrylate copolymer claim 2 , a vinyl ester/acrylate copolymer claim 2 , a styrene-acrylate copolymer claim 2 , an acrylic-butadiene copolymer and a styrene-butadiene copolymer.4. The method of claim 2 , the water-based pre-coat adhesive comprises an aqueous dispersion of a copolymer of vinyl acetate and ethylene formed by emulsion polymerization.5. The method of claim 1 , the water- ...

DENSIFIED FOAM CORE (DFC) TILE WITH IMITATION GROUT LINE

A flooring tile having a plurality of sides and comprising at least a top layer, a core layer and an exposed portion that extends outwardly along one side of the tile with a textured surface that imitates a grout line. The top layer of the tile can include a top surface defined by a wear layer, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) layer having an optimal density and a dye or colorant(s), and a decorative layer. The core layer is made of a densified foam material. The exposed portion and textured surface may be formed on the PVC layer below the top surface of the tile at a depth of between about 0.9 to 2 millimeters, or more, so as to extend into the core layer, and will have a width of generally between 2 millimeters to 5 millimeters. The overall thickness of the tile preferably ranges from 4 to 8 millimeters. 1. A tile comprising:a top layer at least partially defining a top surface of the tile, said top layer including a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) layer;a core layer connected to said top layer, said core layer comprising a densified foam material;a plurality of sides with at least one exposed portion extending outwardly from and along a length of one of said plurality of sides, andsaid at least one exposed portion formed on at least a portion of said polyvinyl chloride (PVC) layer and further comprising a textured surface structured to represent a grout line.2. The tile as recited in wherein said at least one exposed portion comprising said textured surface is disposed substantially along at least one of said plurality of sides.3. The tile as recited in wherein said exposed portion is defined within and exposes at least a portion of said polyvinyl chloride (PVC) layer at a depth below said top surface that is substantially uniform and within a range of between generally about 0.9 millimeters to about 2 millimeters.4. The tile as recited in wherein a width of said at least one exposed portion is substantially uniform and sized to be within a range of between generally about 1 ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING A VENEERED ELEMENT AND SUCH A VENEERED ELEMENT

A method of producing a veneered element, including providing a substrate, applying a sub-layer on a surface of the substrate, applying a veneer layer on the sub-layer, and applying pressure to the veneer layer and/or the substrate, such that at least a portion of the sub-layer permeates through the veneer layer. Also, such a veneered element. 110. A method of producing a veneered element () , comprising{'b': '1', 'providing a substrate (),'}{'b': 2', '1, 'applying a sub-layer () on a surface of the substrate (),'}{'b': 3', '2, 'applying a veneer layer () on the sub-layer (),'}{'b': 11', '3, 'applying a protective layer () comprising a thermoplastic material on the veneer layer (), and'}{'b': 3', '1', '2', '2', '3, 'i': 'a', 'applying pressure to the veneer layer () and/or the substrate (), such that at least a portion () of the sub-layer () permeates through the veneer layer ().'}232-. (canceled) The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/308,737, filed on Nov. 3, 2016, which is a U.S. national stage of International Application No. PCT/SE2015/050524, filed on May 11, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/593,458, filed on Jan. 9, 2015, and is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/SE2015/050008, filed on Jan. 9, 2015, and claims the benefit of Swedish Application No. 1450552-3, filed on May 12, 2014, and Swedish Application No. 1451154-7, filed on Sep. 29, 2014. The entire contents of each of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/308,737, International Application No. PCT/SE2015/050524, U.S. application Ser. No. 14/593,458, International Application No. PCT/SE2015/050008, Swedish Application No. 1450552-3, and Swedish Application No. 1451154-7, are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.The disclosure relates to a method of producing a veneered element and such a veneered element.Floor coverings having a wooden surface may be of several different types. Solid wood flooring is formed of a ...

MOVABLE AQUATIC TILE MOSAIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A movable aquatic tile mosaic system comprising a water-filled enclosure and a mosaic tile composite that adheres to surfaces of both soft and hard-shell pools, without tools and without use of cementitious or epoxy/glue adhesives. The mosaic tile composite comprises tile, mesh, and a flexible adhesive compound used to provide structural integrity and adhesion. The mosaic tile composite relies on the weight of the water at the pool bottom or side surface to flex and conform to convex, concave, sloped, or otherwise uneven pool bottom surfaces, and to cause a traction and/or vacuum/suction interface between the mosaic tile composite and pool surface. 1. A movable aquatic tile mosaic system comprising:a. a water-filled enclosure comprising a bottom surface and at least one side surface and wherein the bottom surface and at least one side surface are contiguous; i. a first layer consisting of at least two tile segments and a flexible adhesive compound mechanically bonding adjoining edges of the at least two tile segments;', 'ii. a second layer consisting of a mesh permeated with a flexible adhesive compound, the flexible adhesive compound in mechanical bond with the flexible adhesive compound of the first layer;', 'iii. a third layer of a flexible adhesive compound wherein the flexible adhesive compound is in mechanical bond with the flexible adhesive compound of the first layer and the flexible adhesive compound of the second layer; and, 'b. a mosaic tile composite comprisingwherein the mosaic tile composite of step b is disposed within the water-filled enclosure, and the weight of the water in the water-filled enclosure serves: to flex and conform the mosaic tile composite to convex, concave, sloped, or otherwise uneven bottom and/or side surfaces of the water-filled enclosure; and to cause a traction and/or vacuum/suction interface between the flexible adhesive compound of the third layer and the bottom and or at least one side surfaces of the water-filled enclosure. ...

TILE WITH TEXTURE

A tile for wall, floor or ceiling covering that includes a first layer consisting of metal, a second layer consisting of enamel that is chemically bonded to the first layer, a third layer consisting of an image in glass ink printed onto the second layer, and one or more overlay layer printed onto the third layer, using that same image, and which only partially covers the third layer such that texture is given to the surface of the tile and a more realistic impression of said image is created. 111.-. (canceled)12. A tile for wall , floor or ceiling covering , the tile comprising:a first layer comprising metal;a second layer comprising enamel, wherein the second layer is chemically bonded to the first layer;a third layer comprising an image in glass ink printed onto the second layer; andat least one incomplete overlay layer which is printed onto the third layer, comprising an incomplete version of the image which only partially covers the third layer such that texture is given to the surface of the tile and a more realistic impression of the image is created.13. The tile according to claim 12 , wherein the at least one overlay layer is transparent.14. The tile according to claim 13 , wherein the at least one overlay layer has a minimum height of 10 micron.15. The tile according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one overlay layer has a minimum height of 3 micron.16. The tile according to claim 15 , wherein the at least one overlay layers includes multiple overlay layers which cover identical parts of the image from the third layer.17. The tile according to claim 15 , wherein the at least one overlay layers includes multiple overlay layers which cover non-identical parts of the image from the third layer.18. The tile according to claim 15 , wherein the at least one overlay layer covers color transitions in the image.19. The tile according to claim 18 , wherein the image corresponds to an image of a material.20. The tile according to claim 19 , wherein the material ...

FLOOR PANEL

A floor panel may include a substrate and a top layer. The top layer may include a printed thermoplastic film and a thermoplastic transparent or translucent layer provided on the printed thermoplastic film. The substrate may be a synthetic material board including a filler. The substrate may include coupling means provided at edges of the synthetic material board. The coupling means may enable locking with a similar floor panel and prevent separation in a horizontal direction using locking parts with horizontally active locking surfaces. The horizontally active locking surfaces may be oriented at an angle A of more than 90 degrees with the horizontal direction. A first one of the locking parts may be an upstanding part at a bottom lip of a first one of the edges. The angle A may be between (a) a tangent of the horizontally active locking surfaces, and (b) a direction in a horizontal plane that points away from an open curved surface of the upstanding part. 1. A floor panel comprising:a substrate having a top side and a bottom side; anda top layer provided on the substrate;wherein the top layer consists of a printed thermoplastic film and a thermoplastic transparent or translucent layer provided on the printed thermoplastic film;wherein the substrate is a synthetic material board including a filler;wherein the substrate at least at two opposite edges includes coupling means provided in the synthetic material board;wherein the coupling means enable a locking with a similar floor panel at the respective edges; the locking preventing separation of the locked floor panels in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the edges using locking parts provided in each other whereby at least one pair of horizontally active locking surfaces is created, the horizontally active locking surfaces being oriented at an angle A of more than 90 degrees with the horizontal direction; the locking preventing separation of the locked floor panels in a vertical direction perpendicular to the ...

FLOOR PANEL

A floor panel has a rectangular and oblong shape, and includes a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate and forming a decorative side of the floor panel. The top layer is composed of a print provided on a carrier sheet and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above the print. The substrate has a thickness from 2 to 10 millimeter and forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel. The substrate is a polyurethane-based substrate and the transparent thermoplastic layer is polyurethane-based. The floor panel has a length of more than 1.1 meters and has a plurality of reinforcing layers situated outside the center line of the substrate. A reinforcing layer may be provided in combination with the substrate and the top layer. 1. A floor panel comprising:a substrate; anda top layer located above the substrate;wherein the top layer is connected to the substrate by means of glue;wherein the substrate is single-layered and includes a closed cell foamed PVC board having a density of more than 450 kilograms per cubic meter;wherein the substrate has a thickness of 2 to 10 millimeters;wherein the substrate forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel;wherein the top layer includes a back layer, a printed synthetic film located above the back layer, a transparent or translucent thermoplastic layer located above the printed synthetic film and a lacquer layer located above the transparent or translucent thermoplastic layer;wherein the back layer includes PVC with plasticizers and fillers;wherein the transparent or translucent thermoplastic layer has a thickness of 1 millimeter or less;wherein the transparent or translucent thermoplastic layer includes PVC;wherein the lacquer layer is a UV-hardening lacquer layer or a PU lacquer layer;wherein the floor panel is rectangular and oblong and includes a pair of long edges and a pair of short edges;wherein the floor panel includes first mechanical coupling parts at the pair of long edges and second ...

VERTICALLY LAPPED FIBROUS FLOORING

A flooring assembly () comprising at least one vertically lapped fibrous material layer (), at least one pressure sensitive adhesive layer () including a flexible substrate (), a mesh () and an adhesive () located along the flexible substrate, and at least one moisture impermeable membrane layer (). 1. A flooring assembly comprising:a) at least one vertically lapped fibrous material layer;b) at least one adhesive layer; and 'wherein the flooring assembly provides acoustic damping.', 'c) at least one moisture impermeable membrane layer;'}2. (canceled)3. The flooring assembly of claim 1 , including a composite layer located above all other layers.4. (canceled)5. The flooring assembly of claim 1 , including a first adhesive layer located in direct planar contact with a first surface of the at least one vertically lapped fibrous material layer.6. The flooring assembly of claim 5 , including a second adhesive layer located in direct planar contact with a second surface of the at least one moisture impermeable membrane layer.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The flooring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one moisture impermeable membrane layer is located in direct planar contact with the at least one vertically lapped fibrous material layer.10. The flooring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the assembly comprises:a. exactly one vertically lapped fibrous material layer;b. exactly one moisture impermeable membrane layer located in direct planar contact with a second surface of the vertically lapped fibrous material layer;c. a first adhesice layer located in direct planar contact with a first surface of the vertically lapped fibrous material layer; andd. a second adhesive layer located in direct planar contact with a second surface of the moisture impermeable membrane layer.11. The flooring assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the vertically lapped fibrous material layer is about 0.5 mm or greater and about 10 mm or less.12. (canceled)13. The flooring assembly of ...

Floor Covering

The present invention relates to a resilient polymer-based surface covering element () in the form of a strip having a length-to-width ratio of eight or more, said polymer-based surface covering element () comprising an upper surface (), a lower surface (), side edges () provided between said upper surface () and said lower surface (), and connection means () to join two or more surface covering elements (). 117-. (canceled)18. A resilient polymer-based surface covering element comprising an upper surface , a lower surface , side edges provided between said upper surface and said lower surface , and connection means to join two or more surface covering elements , wherein said surface covering element is a strip provided as a roll to be laid out by unrolling from said roll , and said connection means comprise a male portion on one long edge of said strip and a female portion on the other long edge of said strip , said male and female portions being mutually complementary in shape; andwherein said roll is packaged in a dispenser box with an aperture, so that the surface covering element can be laid out by unrolling it from the roll and pulling it through said aperture.19. The resilient polymer-based surface covering element according to claim 18 , wherein said male portion and/or said female portion of said connection means comprises an adhesive protected by a release liner.20. The resilient polymer-based surface covering element according to claim 18 , wherein the connection means are provided continuously along the entire length of said surface covering element.21. The resilient polymer-based surface covering element according to claim 18 , wherein the connection means are shaped to form a tongue and groove engagement.22. The resilient polymer-based surface covering element according to claim 18 , wherein the connection means are shaped to form a puzzle type of engagement.23. The resilient polymer-based surface covering element according to claim 18 , being made of ...

Multi-Purpose Tile System

The invention relates to a multi-purpose tile system, in particular a floor tile system, comprising a plurality of multi-purpose tiles. The invention also relates to a tile covering, in particular floor covering, consisting of mutually coupled tiles according to the invention. The invention further relates to a tile for use in multi-purpose tile system according to the invention. 2. Tile system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substantially rigid base layer is at least partially made of a closed cell foam PVC material.3. Tile system as claimed in or claim 1 , wherein the substantially rigid base layer is at least partially made of a closed cell foam plastic material claim 1 , which plastic material is free of plasticizer.4. Tile system as claimed in any of the foregoing claims claim 1 , wherein the base layer of foam plastic material has a density in the range of about 0.1 to 1.5 g/cm.5. Tile system as claimed in any of the foregoing claims claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , each tile comprises an upper substrate affixed to an upper side the base layer claim 1 , wherein said substrate preferably comprises a decorative layer.6. Tile system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the upper substrate is at least partially made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of: metals claim 5 , alloys claim 5 , macromolecular materials such as vinyl monomer copolymers and/or homopolymers; condensation polymers such as polyesters claim 5 , polyamides claim 5 , polyimides claim 5 , epoxy resins claim 5 , phenol-formaldehyde resins claim 5 , urea formaldehyde resins; natural macromolecular materials or modified derivatives thereof such as plant fibres claim 5 , animal fibres claim 5 , mineral fibres claim 5 , ceramic fibres and carbon fibres.7. Tile system as claimed in in claim 6 , wherein the vinyl monomer copolymers and/or homo-polymers are selected from the group consisting of polyethylene claim 6 , polyvinyl chloride claim 6 , polystyrene claim 6 , polymethacrylates ...

Engineered Waterproof Flooring and Wall Covering Planks

Waterproof engineered floor and wall planks have a wear layer, an underlayer about an extruded dust and plastic composite core and a click-lock edge fastening system. 1. An engineered waterproof plank comprising:(a) a wear layer adhered by a water resistant adhesive to a top surface of a waterproof composite core;(b) the waterproof composite core comprising dust selected from the group consisting of wood, bamboo, cork and a combination of at least two of wood, bamboo and cork, and a plastic selected from the group consisting of high-density polyethylene and polyvinyl chlorides; whereby exposure to moisture results in swelling of plank dimensions by less than 0.01%.2. The plank of wherein the wear layer is selected from the group consisting of tile veneer claim 1 , stone veneer claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , decorative plastic claim 1 , linoleum claim 1 , and decorative vinyl.3. The plank of further comprising an underlayer adhered by a water resistant adhesive to a bottom surface of the waterproof composite core.4. The plank of wherein the underlayer is selected from the group consisting of cork claim 3 , rubber claim 3 , foam claim 3 , and waterproof balance paper.5. The plank of further comprising a cover layer over the wear layer.6. The plank of wherein the plank has a first edge with a groove extending laterally into the waterproof composite core and a second opposite edge with a lateral protrusion from the waterproof composite core.7. The plank of wherein the groove and protrusion comprise a click-lock edge fastening system.8. The plank of wherein the wear layer is selected from the group consisting of cork claim 1 , bamboo and wood veneer claim 1 , said wear layer being encapsulated in a resin to render the layer waterproof and wear resistant.9. The plank of further comprising a cover layer over the wear layer selected from the group of melamine resin with aluminum oxide and polyurethane.10. The plank of wherein the waterproof composite core further comprises less ...

GRAPHENE-BASED ANTIVIRAL POLYMER

An antiviral material is provided. The antiviral material includes a polymeric matrix and graphene particles dispersed in the polymeric matrix at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.05 wt. % to less than or equal to about 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the antiviral material, wherein the antiviral material exhibits antiviral activity. Methods of making the antiviral material and uses of the antiviral material are also provided. 1. An antiviral material comprising:a polymeric matrix; andgraphene particles dispersed in the polymeric matrix at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.05 wt. % to less than or equal to about 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the antiviral material,wherein the antiviral material exhibits antiviral activity.2. The antiviral material according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene particles have greater than or equal to 1 to less than or equal to 10 layers claim 1 , wherein each layer comprises carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional lattice.3. The antiviral material according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene particles have greater than or equal 6 to less than or equal to 10 layers claim 1 , wherein each layer comprises carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional lattice.4. The antiviral material according to claim 1 , comprising:greater than or equal to about 90 wt. % to less than or equal to about 99 wt. % of the polymeric matrix; andgreater than or equal to about 0.05 wt. % to less than or equal to about 10 wt. % of the graphene particles,wherein the wt. % is based on the total weight of the antiviral material.5. The antiviral material according to claim 1 , wherein the antiviral material is flexible and the polymeric matrix includes a polymer comprising polyvinyl chloride (PVC) claim 1 , a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The antiviral material according to claim 5 , wherein the TPE comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) claim 5 , a thermoplastic polyolefin ( ...

Floor tile with vibration and shock control

A floor panel with shock and vibration control and method of manufacture. The floor panel includes a top layer, a bottom layer, an intermediate layer and a preformed sound dampening layer. The intermediate layer is positioned between the first layer and the second layer. The intermediate layer provides a low natural frequency in response to a dynamic impact and transforms energy into heat in response to a high energy impact. The intermediate layer has a density which is less than a density of the bottom layer. The preformed sound dampening layer extends from the bottom layer in a direction away from the top layer. The sound dampening layer has a density which is less than the density of the bottom layer. The intermediate layer and the sound dampening layer reduce the amount of energy transferred from the floor panel to a structure on which the floor panel is positioned.

FLOOR TILE WITH VIBRATION AND SHOCK CONTROL

A floor panel with shock and vibration control and method of manufacture. A first sound dampening layer is positioned between a top layer and a bottom layer of the floor panel. The first sound dampening layer has a series of hills and valleys and is made of material which provides a low natural frequency in response to a dynamic impact and transforms energy into heat in response to a high energy impact. The second sound dampening layer extends from the bottom layer in a direction away from the top layer. The second sound dampening layer is a plurality of preformed rings. The first sound dampening layer and the second sound dampening layer reduce the amount of energy transferred from the floor panel to a structure on which the floor panel is positioned. 1. A floor panel with shock and vibration control , the floor panel comprising:a top layer made from material having a first density;a bottom layer made from material having a second density, the second density being less than the first density;a preformed first sound dampening layer positioned between the top layer and the bottom layer, the first sound dampening layer having a series of hills and valleys, the first sound dampening layer made of material which provides a low natural frequency in response to a dynamic impact and transforms energy into heat in response to a high energy impact;a preformed second sound dampening layer, the second sound dampening layer is a plurality of preformed rings which extend from the bottom layer in a direction away from the top layer, the second sound dampening layer having a third density which is less than the second density of the bottom layer;wherein the first sound dampening layer and the second sound dampening layer reduce the amount of energy transferred from the floor panel to a structure on which the floor panel is positioned.2. The floor panel as recited in claim 1 , wherein the bottom layer includes a plurality of projections which extend from the bottom layer in a ...

BUILDING PANEL COMPRISING MINERAL-BASED LAYER

A building panel, such as floor panel, including a core, the panel further including an upper arrangement being attached to an upper side of the core and/or a lower arrangement being attached to a lower side of the core. At least one of the core, the upper arrangement and lower arrangement is mineral-based, and at least one of upper and/or lower arrangement includes at least one rigid layer. The rigid layer includes at least one of an impact modifier or an acrylic processing aid. 1. A building panel comprising a core , the panel further comprising an upper arrangement being attached to an upper side of the core and/or a lower arrangement being attached to a lower side of the core , wherein the core is mineral-based , wherein the mineral-based core comprises at least 20 wt % of a mineral material , and wherein at least one of the upper arrangement or the lower arrangement comprises at least one rigid layer , wherein said rigid layer comprises at least a thermoplastic polymer and at least one of an impact modifier or an acrylic processing aid.2. The building panel according to claim 1 , wherein said rigid layer is a non-plasticized layer and/or is essentially free from plasticizer.3. The building panel according to claim 1 , wherein the impact modifier and acrylic processing aid claim 1 , combined claim 1 , is present in an amount of 0.5 to 10 wt % of the rigid layer.4. The building panel according to claim 1 , wherein said impact modifier comprises Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) claim 1 , Acrylic copolymer (ACR) claim 1 , Methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene copolymer (MBS) claim 1 , Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) claim 1 , Ethylene/vinyl acetate/carbon monoxide (E/VA/CO) or combinations thereof.5. The building panel according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of impact modifier is in the range of 0.5 to 10 wt % of the rigid layer.6. The building panel according to claim 1 , wherein said acrylic processing aid comprises Acrylic copolymers (ACR).7. The ...

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH FLOOR PANELS

A floor panel for forming a floor covering may substantially consists of synthetic material. The floor panel may have a decorative upper side that is formed at least by a decorative layer. The decorative layer may be in the form of a digital print. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , the floor panel comprising:a decorative upper side;wherein the decorative upper side is formed at least by a decorative layer including a digital print; andwherein the floor panel substantially consists of synthetic material.2. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the digital print is provided on a thermoplastic film.3. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the floor panel is a vinyl panel.4. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the digital print comprises digitally provided UV-based or solvent-based inks or water-based inks.5. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the floor panel comprises at least a translucent or transparent wear layer claim 1 , which is provided above the digital print.6. The floor panel of claim 5 , wherein a primer or adhesion layer is provided between the digital print and the wear layer.7. The floor panel of claim 6 , wherein the primer or adhesion layer is chosen from the series consisting of polyurethane hotmelt claim 6 , polyamide hotmelt claim 6 , vinyl chloride vinyl acetate (VC-VAC) claim 6 , heat-sensitive 2K glue and water-based primer.8. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the floor panel substantially is composed of a thermoplastic material.9. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the floor panel substantially is composed of polyvinyl chloride.10. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the floor panel comprises a substrate which contains plasticizers.11. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the floor panel comprises at least one reinforcement layer.12. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the floor panel has a thickness of 2 millimeters through 6 millimeters.13. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the floor panel is composed of a core ...

FLOOR ELEMENT FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING AND A FLOOR COVERING

A floor element for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor element comprises a decorative layer, a support layer, and an intermediate layer disposed between the decorative layer and the support layer, wherein the decorative layer is made of a brittle material, wherein the floor element comprises edges provided with coupling elements adapted to cooperate with coupling elements of an adjacent similar floor element in said floor covering and wherein the intermediate layer comprises at least one edge that is offset relative to a respective edge of the decorative layer. 1. A floor element for forming a floor covering comprising:a decorative layer;a support layer; andan intermediate layer disposed between the decorative layer and the support layer,wherein the decorative layer is made of a brittle material,wherein the floor element comprises edges provided with coupling elements adapted to cooperate with coupling elements of an adjacent similar floor element in the floor covering, andwherein the intermediate layer comprises at least one edge that is offset relative to a respective edge of the decorative layer.2. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the edge of the intermediate layer projects inwardly with respect to the respective edge of the decorative layer.3. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer covers between 80 and 100% of the lower surface of the decorative layer.4. The floor element according to further comprising one or both of an adhesive and a resin that bonds the decorative layer and the support layer together.5. The floor element according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer comprises one or more of epoxy claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , unsaturated polyester claim 1 , vinyl ester or cyanoacrylate resin.6. The floor element according to claim 4 , wherein the resin has a viscosity between 10 Pas and 1000 Pas at 20° C.7. The floor element according to claim 4 , wherein the resin has a viscosity between ...

METHOD OF MAKING A FLOOR PANEL

A method of making a floor panel includes the steps of: providing an adhesive on a release member; laminating or marrying the release member to a bottom layer such that the adhesive is between the release member and the bottom layer; removing a portion of the release member to expose an area of the adhesive; and adhering a top layer to the area such that the top layer is offset with respect to the bottom layer in a direction of length and width and a marginal end portion of a top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer is exposed. 1. A method of making a floor panel , comprising:providing a floor panel having a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the top layer and bottom layer are coupled together in an offset relationship such that a marginal end portion of the top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of a bottom surface of the top layer are exposed;applying an adhesive on at least one of the top surface of the bottom layer or the bottom surface of the top layer such that the adhesive is exposed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the marginal end portions are substantially L-shaped.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is selected from: a pressure sensitive adhesive; a hot melt adhesive; a structural adhesive; and a reactive adhesive.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive comprises a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of applying a release member to the marginal end portion of the top surface of the bottom layer or the marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the top layer comprises a mix layer.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bottom layer is a film or tape comprising plastic claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , polyolefin claim 1 , or nylon.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bottom layer has a thickness less than a ...

Decorative sheet for floors and decorative panel for floors

The present invention provides a decorative sheet for floors that has an appropriately low level of wiping resistance and from which not only grime that occurs during housing construction but also oil-based grime can be easily wiped off. The present invention provides a decorative sheet for floors that comprises a base material sheet and at least a surface-protecting layer on the base material sheet, the base material sheet being a thermoplastic resin sheet, the surface-protecting layer having a surface free energy of 27 mJ/m 2 or more and less than 30 mJ/m 2 and having a Martens hardness of 70 N/mm 2 or more, and the coefficient of slip resistance (C.S.R value) of the surface-protecting layer as measured with 100% cotton socks using a Tokyo Institute of Technology sliding tester (O−Y·PSM) being 0.3 or more.

FLOOR, WALL, OR CEILING PANEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A floor, wall, or ceiling panel and to a method for producing same. The panel has a base made of a wood material and an upper veneer. The base and the veneer are hot-pressed together while incorporating a resin layer. During the pressing process, pores, cracks, and/or gaps in the veneer are filled with resin. In particular, the pressing process is carried out such that the veneer is saturated with resin, and the resin can be seen on the surface of the veneer after the pressing process. The adhesion of the veneer to the base and the smoothing of the veneer are thus carried out in one operation. 122-. (canceled)23. A method for producing panels , said method comprising:providing a basic carrier plate, the basic carrier plate comprising a top surface and a bottom surface;providing a veneer;applying a resin layer on the top surface of the basic carrier plate;forming a multilayer body comprising the basic carrier plate, the veneer, the resin layer interposed between the basic carrier plate and the veneer; andjoining the basic carrier plate, the resin layer, and the veneer, by pressing the multilayer body in a press,wherein the pressing of the multilayer body is carried out so that the resin impregnates the veneer, andwherein the pressing is performed at a pressing pressure greater than or equal to 1000 kPA.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein a pressing time is between 10 seconds and 60 seconds.25. The method of claim 23 , further comprising:separating the pressed multilayer body into individual panels; andprofiling the panels at side borders of the panels and providing the panels with joining means.26. The method of claim 23 , wherein the veneer includes pores claim 23 , cracks claim 23 , and/or gaps.27. The method of claim 23 , wherein a pressing pressure claim 23 , a pressing temperature and a pressing time are adjusted so that during the pressing of the multilayer body in the press claim 23 , the pores claim 23 , the cracks claim 23 , and/or the gaps in the veneer ...

PANEL SUITABLE FOR ASSEMBLING A FLOOR COVERING

Panel suitable for assembling a floor covering by gluing a plurality of said panels onto a substrate, wherein the panel has a substantially planar top side, and a substantially planar bottom side, at least four substantially linear side edges comprising at least one pair of opposite side edges, the panel having a layered structure which comprises a decorative top layer, wherein the decorative top layer shows a dimensional sensitivity to temperature and/or humidity fluctuations, the panel further comprising a reinforcing layer, adhered to the top layer, and having a modulus of elasticity of at least 2 Mpa. 2. A panel according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer is selected from the group of ductile materials with high modulus of elasticity and high yield strength claim 1 , or brittle materials with high modulus of elasticity and high breaking strength claim 1 , comprising but not limited to foamed olefin polymers claim 1 , foamed PP claim 1 , foamed PE claim 1 , non-foamed PE claim 1 , foamed polyurethane claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , foamed PVC claim 1 , polyurethane foam claim 1 , expanded polystyrene.3. A panel according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer is a high-strength polymer foam.4. A panel according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer is 0.5-3 mm thick.5. A panel according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer has a density lower than 1000 kg/m3.6. A panel according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer is applied with either a glue; a hot melt material; cold pressing after applying it at the bottom surface of the top layer; or applied as a liquid and foamed.7. A panel according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative top layer comprises a mineral or ceramic compound with a thermoplastic or thermosetting binder claim 1 , or a hygroscopic claim 1 , lignocellulosic veneer and/or paper layer claim 1 , or a stone veneer claim 1 , or a ceramic tile or a mosaic.8. A panel according to claim 1 , wherein the decorative top ...

FLOOR PANEL COMPRISING A CERAMIC MATERIAL OR A NATURAL STONE

The present disclosure relates to a floor panel, comprising a laminate of a core layer, comprising a ceramic or mineral material and a binder a first pair of opposite edges, said first pair of opposite edges comprising complementary coupling parts allowing to mutually couple of plurality of floor panels to each other, a top layer, comprising a ceramic material or a natural stone, wherein the side of the core layer facing the top layer comprises a reinforcement layer, locally having a higher density than the density of the rest of the core layer. 1. Panel for assembling a floor or wall covering , comprising: a ceramic or mineral material and a binder;', 'at least one pair of opposite edges, said pair of opposite edges comprising complementary coupling parts allowing to mutually couple a plurality of floor panels to each other; and', 'a side of the core layer facing the top layer comprises a reinforcement layer, locally having a different density than a density of the rest of the core layer.', 'a top layer, comprising a ceramic material, a tile, a porcelain ceramic, a natural stone, or a mosaic; wherein], 'a core layer, comprising2. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer has a density that is higher than the density of the rest of the core layer.3. The floor panel according to claim 2 , wherein the reinforcement layer has a density that is at least 5% claim 2 , 10% claim 2 , or 20% higher than the density of the rest of the core layer.4. The floor panel according to claim 1 , comprising a fibre mesh located near a surface of the reinforcement layer.5. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer is a crust layer.6. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein the core layer has a lower density than the top layer.7. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein the complementary coupling parts comprise a click-coupling.8. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein the core layer comprises at least one of ...

MULTILAYER STRUCTURE FOR PRODUCING A PRINTED AND LINOLEUM-BASED FLOOR OR WALL COVERING

The invention relates to a multilayer structure () for producing a floor or wall covering comprising a linoleum-based backing layer () reinforced by a reinforcing frame (), a wear layer () bonded to the backing layer (), and a decor printing layer () positioned between the wear layer () and the backing layer ().

A CONSTRUCTION BOARD AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A construction board comprising a mixture of at least 30 wt % [and preferably at least 40 wt %] magnesium oxide and at least one binding or filling agent forming a core of the board, wherein the board comprises an interior portion positioned in between two opposite surfaces of the board such that at least one reinforcing mesh is positioned in the interior portion of the board. 138-. (canceled)39. A construction board comprising:a mixture of at about 30 wt % magnesium oxide to about 60 wt % magnesium oxide and at least one binding or filling agent forming the board,wherein the board comprises an interior portion positioned in between two opposite surfaces of the board such that at least one reinforcing mesh is positioned in the interior portion of the board and a further reinforcing mesh is positioned at or adjacent at least one of the opposite surfaces, wherein tensile strength of said at least one reinforcing mesh is different to tensile strength of the further reinforcing mesh.40. A construction board as claimed in wherein the reinforcing mesh or meshes positioned adjacent to the opposite surfaces of the board have a higher tensile strength in comparison with the reinforcing mesh positioned in the interior portion of the board.41. A construction board as claimed in wherein the reinforcing mesh or meshes positioned adjacent to the opposite surfaces of the board have a higher tensile strength in comparison with the reinforcing mesh positioned in the interior portion of the board.42. A construction board in accordance with wherein the interior portion comprises a plurality of reinforcing meshes positioned in between the two opposite surfaces such that each of the plurality of reinforcing meshes is spaced away from each other.43. A construction board in accordance with wherein spacing in between two adjacently positioned reinforcing mesh is in the range of 2 mm to 8 mm and more preferably in the range of 3 mm to 6 mm.44. A construction board in accordance with wherein ...

Thermoplastic Simulated Tile

A multilayer thermoplastic sheet, comprising a first colored thermoplastic layer; a second colored thermoplastic layer; and a third colored thermoplastic layer; wherein at least one of the colored layers is a different color than at least one of the other two colored layers; and a multilayer thermoplastic sheet, wherein the sheet has a total thickness of from about 0.125 inches to about 0.500 inches, and a plurality of lines cut into the surface at depth of from about 0.010 inches to about 0.080 inches. Lines may be cut into a multilayer thermoplastic sheet via computer numerical control (CNC) routing to simulate ceramic tile. 1. A multilayer thermoplastic sheet , comprisinga first colored thermoplastic layer;a second colored thermoplastic layer; anda third colored thermoplastic layer,whereinthe color of the first colored layer is different than the color of the second colored layer; and/or the color of the second colored layer is different than the color of the third colored layer, andthe multilayer sheet comprises a plurality of grout lines cut into the sheet extending through the first colored layer and partially into the second colored layer.2. The multilayer thermoplastic sheet according to claim 1 , comprisinga cap layer and/or a base layer; anda clear and/or tinted layer.3. (canceled)4. The multilayer thermoplastic sheet according to claim 1 , comprising a layer having a printed pattern.5. The multilayer thermoplastic sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe color of the first colored layer is substantially identical to the color of the second colored layer; orthe color of the second colored layer is substantially identical to the color of the third colored layer.6. The multilayer thermoplastic sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the total thickness of the multilayer sheet is from about 0.080 inches to about 0.500 inches.7. The multilayer thermoplastic sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of grout lines are cut into the sheet at a depth from ...

DIMENSIONALLY STABLE LINOLEUM BASED SURFACE COVERINGS

Described herein are surface coverings comprising a carrier, a first linoleum composition comprising a first inorganic filler, a first organic filler and linoleum cement, and a second linoleum composition comprising a second inorganic filler, a second organic filler and linoleum cement. Methods of making and using these surface coverings are also described herein. 1. A surface covering comprising:a carrier; linoleum cement;', 'a first organic filler; and', 'a first inorganic filler; and, 'a first linoleum composition adjacent to the carrier comprising linoleum cement;', 'a second organic filler; and', 'a second inorganic filler;, 'a second linoleum composition comprisingwherein the ratio of linoleum cement to the second inorganic filler in the second linoleum composition is from about 1.75:1 to about 3.5:1, and wherein the weight ratio of organic filler in the second linoleum composition to organic filler in the first linoleum composition is greater than 1.5:1.2. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of linoleum cement in the first linoleum composition to linoleum cement in the second linoleum composition is greater than 1.1:1.3. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of linoleum cement to the second inorganic filler in the second linoleum composition is from about 2.1:1 to about 2.3:1.4. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the second linoleum composition is adjacent to the first linoleum composition.5. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the second organic filler comprises particles of wood flour claim 1 , the second organic filler having a particle size distribution wherein 40 to 90% of the particles are <160 μm and 10 to 50% of the particles are <80 μm.6. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the second linoleum composition comprises from about 25 wt. % to about 45 wt. % of linoleum cement based on the total weight of the second linoleum composition.7. The surface covering of claim 1 , wherein the second linoleum ...

LINOLEUM BASED SURFACE COVERINGS AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING SAME

Described herein are methods for unidirectional installation of a surface covering comprising: providing a plurality of floor tiles, each tile comprising: a linoleum core; a top major surface; a bottom major surface; a machine direction edge extending between the top major surface and the bottom major surface running parallel to the machine direction of the tile and; an across machine direction edge extending between the top major surface and the bottom major surface running parallel to the across machine direction of the tile; wherein the machine direction of the tile has a first dimensional stability; and the across machine direction of the tile has a second dimensional stability; placing a first tile on a support base; placing a second tile on the support base adjacent the first tile; and abutting the machine direction edge of the second tile with the machine direction edge of the first tile. 1. A linoleum tile comprising:a carrier;a linoleum core;a top major surface and a bottom major surface;a machine direction edge having a first dimensional stability; andan across machine direction edge having a second dimensional stability;wherein a difference between the first and second dimensional stabilities is less than 0.028%.2. The linoleum tile according to claim 1 , wherein the difference between the first dimensional stability and second dimensional stability is less than 0.02%.3. The linoleum tile according to claim 1 , wherein the difference between the first dimensional stability and second dimensional stability is less than 0.015%.4. The linoleum tile according to any one of claim 1 , wherein the machine direction dimensional stability is less than 0.04%.5. The linoleum tile according to any one of claim 1 , wherein the across machine direction dimensional stability is less than 0.07%.6. The linoleum tile according to any one of claim 1 , further comprising a machine direction edge extending parallel to the machine direction and an across machine direction edge ...

FLOORBOARD

The invention relates to a floorboard () which has a carrier plate () having a top-side veneer (), in particular a wood veneer. The carrier plate () and the veneer () are connected to each other via a resin (). There is an edge strip () at least on two side edges () of the veneer (). Said edge strip () consists of resin (). Carrier plate () and veneer () having the resin () are hot-compressed to each other. During compressing, pores, cracks, and/or gaps in the veneer () are filled with resin (). 18-. (canceled)9. A floorboard , comprising:a carrier plate and at least two veneers arranged on a topside of the carrier plate, the carrier plate and the at least two veneers being connected with each other via a resin layer,wherein an edge strip made of the resin layer is provided at least between the at least two veneers,wherein a top surface of the edge strip and a top surface of the at least two veneers are coplanar, andwherein the resin layer forms a continuous layer on the topside of the carrier plate in contact with a bottom surface of the at least two veneers to connect the carrier plate to the at least two veneers, the continuous layer of the resin layer on the topside of the carrier plate including the edge strip of the resin layer.10. The floorboard of claim 9 , wherein the edge strip differs visually from the at least two veneers.11. The floorboard of claim 9 , further comprising a balancing layer provided on an under side of the carrier plate.12. The floorboard of claim 9 , wherein the resin layer comprises a filler.13. The floorboard of claim 9 , wherein the at least two veneers are impregnated by the resin of the resin layer.14. The floorboard of claim 9 , wherein the carrier plate is a wood board.15. The floorboard of claim 9 , wherein the surface of the at least two veneers and/or the surface of the edge strip is at least one of burnished claim 9 , embossed claim 9 , brushed and sealed.16. A floorboard claim 9 , comprising:a carrier plate and at least two ...

Reinforced sandwich panels

The present disclosure provides a panel, comprising a first outer skin consisting of a metal facing, at least two thermal insulation layers, with at least one of which consisting of a rigid polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam, and at least one reinforcement layer spaced apart from the two outer skins and between two thermal insulation layers. It further provides a process for preparing the panel.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL BASED PANEL

A composite material panel includes a substrate formed of a first material; one or more strands formed from a second material, the strands being interspersed through the substrate, the second material being a natural material, the second material providing modified mechanical properties of the composite material panel. 1. A composite material panel comprising:a substrate formed of a first materialone or more strands formed from a second material, the strands being interspersed through the substrate, the second material being a natural material,the second material providing modified mechanical properties of the composite material panel.2. A composite material in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the second material is a natural material.3. A composite material in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the strands are interspersed through the substrate and held within the substrate.4. A composite material in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the strands have a rectangular cross section and the strands are a rectangular prism shape.5. A composite material in accordance with claim 1 , wherein each strand a plurality of fibres claim 1 , the fibres being arranged longitudinally along the length of the strand.6. A composite material in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the strands are arranged parallel to each other within the substrate and wherein the strands are equally spaced apart from each other within the substrate.7. A composite material in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the strands are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the panel.8. A composite material in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the strands are arranged in a random distribution within the substrate.9. A composite material in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the two or more strands are joined together to form a strand bundle and wherein the panel comprises a plurality of strand bundles interspersed through the substrate.10. A composite material in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the natural ...