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Полезная модель относится к конструкции композитных решетчатых настилов, предназначенных для строительства трапов, площадок, лестничных маршей и других конструкций, предполагающих пешее перемещение людей. Техническим результатом полезной модели является повышение прочности композитного решетчатого настила без увеличения его материалоемкости. Технический результат достигается за счет использования композитного решетчатого настила, содержащего решетку, сформированную продольными и поперечными элементами из полимерного композитного материала, содержащего один армирующий слой, отличающийся тем, что элементы армирующего слоя располагаются под различными углами к горизонтальной плоскости решетки.

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Группа изобретений относится к способу обработки плиты из поливинилхлорида, подвергнутой тепловой обработке панели и к способу изготовления панели. Способ обработки плиты из поливинилхлорида включает следующие стадии: изготовление плиты из поливинилхлорида, нагревание плиты из поливинилхлорида в печи до по меньшей мере 70°C. Плиту нагревают с градиентом нагрева, в среднем лежащим в диапазоне от 4°C/мин до 15°C/мин. Затем охлаждение нагретой плиты. Плиту охлаждают регулируемо, а именно - с градиентом охлаждения, в среднем лежащим в диапазоне от 5°C/мин до 15°C/мин. Задачей настоящего изобретения является повышение устойчивости плит против солнечного света и тепловой нагрузки. 3 н. и 36 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил., 1 табл.

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... 1. Напольное покрытие, включающее матрицу из эластомерного материала по существу листообразной или пластинчатой формы, при этом матрица снабжена частицами из термопластичного материала, причем эластомерный материал и термопластичный материал содержат по меньшей мере один сходный мономер, отличающееся тем, что эластомерный материал выполнен из каучука.2. Покрытие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что термопластичный материал выполнен в виде термопластичного эластомера.3. Покрытие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что частицы являются по крайней мере частично прозрачными.4. Покрытие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что частицы содержат пигменты для визуальных эффектов.5. Покрытие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что частицы выполнены из полуфабриката.6. Покрытие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что термопластичный материал характеризуется температурой размягчения и/или температурой плавления меньшей, чем температура вулканизации эластомерного материала.7. Покрытие по п.1, отличающееся тем, что по меньшей мере один сходный мономер ...

ОТДЕЛОЧНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ

... 1. Отделочная панель (1, 25) с цельной экструдированной опорной пластиной (2) толщиной Т, изготовленной из достаточно твердого и, по меньшей мере, частично вторичного синтетического пластического материала и содержащей плоскую и ровную верхнюю поверхность (3), нижнюю поверхность (18) и пару противоположных сторон (4, 5; 34, 35), имеющих ответные фасонные края в виде охватываемого фасонного края (6, 26; 36) на одной стороне (4) и охватывающего фасонного края (7, 27; 37) на противоположной стороне (5) этой пары; при этом охватываемый фасонный край (6, 26; 36) панели (1, 25) выполнен с возможностью соединения посредством зажимания или крепления с охватывающим краем (7, 37) такой же смежной отделочной панели (8, 28) в направлении D, перпендикулярном верхней поверхности; а в нижних поверхностях (18) имеется ряд выемок (19) в форме полосы, которые продолжаются в направлении экструзии и которые в этом месте расположены попеременно с рядом опорных полос (20), по меньшей мере, часть (46) которых ...

Modul zur Herstellung von Plattenbelägen

Kunststoff-Bodenfliese

Floor covering, as a warning at the edge of a trench/pit, has covering plates of rubber with cork with lozenge surface structures, integrated into a floor covering with non-slip walking surfaces

The warning marking for the edge (5) of a trench is a covering of plates (1) laid over it. It is composed of a rubber material containing scattered cork fragments with a grain size of =1 mm. A synthetic rubber is used which is resistant to oil, benzene, grease and the effects of age and weather. The upper surface is grooved (2) to give a lozenge pattern. The covering plates can be integrated into a floor covering (4), with an upper walking profile (6) containing non-slip surfaces (7) which can be illuminated.

Fußbodenbelag für die temporäre Nutzung in Gebäuden basierend auf "Steinpapier" (flammenhemmend und nicht flammenhemmend)

Einsatz eines Fußbodenbelages aus Papierderivaten, die aus Gesteinsmehl hergestellt werden dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Belag aus diesen Rohstoffen auf einen Fußboden in Form von Fliesen, Rollenware oder einem anderen Zustand aufgebracht wird ...

Geformte Platteneinheit und mit diesen Platteneinheiten versehene Quellwasserbehandlungsstruktur.

Verfahren zur Erzeugung von Korneffekten oder ähnlichem auf Belägen bestehend aus insbesondere Gummi oder synthetischen oder künstlichen Materialien.

Elastomer grid or mat used as floor covering

The grid or mat is made up of several injection-moulded bodies (3) having a basic hexagonal outline and supporting at one end, the upper end, an integral cover (11) which projects sideways by a certain minimum amount over all the side faces (14). The bodies are fixedly connected together on one side and are connectable together on the other. Adjoining shaped bodies (3) are fixed or connectable together solely in the overhanging areas (16) of the covers (11) whilst their facing side faces (14) are spaced from each other. The shaped bodies are preferably at least partially hollow in the vertical direction and have an opening on their underneath. Each top side of the cover (11) of each body can be suitably profiled eg ribbed to provide a non-slip surface.

Platten mit einem vorgehärteten verstärkten Kern und Verfahren zur Herstellung derselben

Fußbodenbelag mit profilierter Trittfläche

BAUELEMENT, Z.B. ISOLIERELEMENT, FUSSBODENELEMENT O.DGL.

The pieces of bark having a volume of 8-30 mm<3> are, before gluing, brought to a moisture content of at least 25 %, are subsequently coated with a thin layer of glue and are then moved into a mould and heated and pressed under high-frequency energy. The structural element (10) may be configured as a moulding. At least one of its surface zones can be provided with a covering layer (11). The structural element (10) is especially suitable for application as insulation for conduits. ...

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES RUTSCHFESTEN FUSSBODENBELAGES UND SO HERGESTELLTER FUSSBODENBELAG

BODENMATTE

FLOOR COVERING UNIT

... 1385375 Carpets SANWA KAKO CO Ltd 23 Feb 1972 [26 Feb 1971 27 Feb 1971 1 March 1971] 8418/72 Heading A4S [Also in Divisions B5 and E1] A floor covering unit comprises a fabric 1 bonded to an underlay 2 of a foamed polymer containing at least 50 wt per cent of ethylene units, the unit having at least two projections 4 on one edge and a corresponding number of recesses 5 of the same shape in an opposite edge, so that the projections of one unit fit the recesses of an adjacent unit when the units are laid edge to edge. The units may be of square or rectangular section, the rectangular units preferably having a length twice the breath. The projections and recesses are preferably rectangular and regularly spaced. The fabric, which may be bonded directly or by an adhesive e.g. polyethylene or a thermosetting resin to the foam may be in the form of a textile, a non-woven fabric, a crimped cloth or a felt of wool, cotton, hemp, nylon, polyacrylonitrile, polyester or polypropylene fibres. The foam ...

SLIP-RESISTING SURFACES

... 1423146 Slip-resisting coating COAL INDUSTRY (PATENTS) LTD 12 Sept 1973 [12 Sept 1972] 42223/72 Heading B2E A sheet or 'block having a slip-resisting surface comprises hard stone or chippings embedded in and proud of the surface of a cellular plastics material having a stiffness or apparent modulus of elasticity of more than 70 MN/m2 Suitable cellular materials include thermosetting plastics, e.g. polyurethane and epoxy resin, and thermoplastic materials e.g. polyvinyl chloride. Preferably the cellular plastics materials contain bituminous materials, especially those derived from coal including coal tar pitch and coal digests. The stones or chippings may be granite, flint, calcined flint or calcined bauxite or quartz or calcined colliery spoil. The sheets or blocks are produced by foaming and partially curing a foamable plastics mixture and placing the stones or chippings on the surface of the partially cured cellular material and completing the cure. Alternatively a fluid foamable ...

Composite sheeting, floor covering comprising said sheeting, and corresponding manufacturing processes

The invention relates to a process for manufacturing composite plastic sheeting, and comprises the following phases: the formation of a first particular layer, for example a wearing surface, by dusting (9) a special resin onto the surface of a mobile support (7); and the formation of at least a second particular layer (11, 12) on top of the first particular layer, thereby forming a preform of a multilayered composite structure. Pressure and heat are applied to the preform to fuse the particles. The invention is characterized by the fact that the heat and pressure application phase consists in continuously pressing the preform flat at a temperature of approximately 150 ‹C to approximately 200 ‹C and a pressure of approximately 0.5 to approximately 20 bar, so that the preform is transformed into a multilayered composite sheet with no substantial creep from one layer into the other.

Method and apparatus for producing a decorative surface

Heated decking plank

A decking plank comprises a core 117 and heating means 120, 121. The core 117 acts to support the plank in use when suspended between spaced supports. The heating means may be electrical or circulating fluid in tunnels or pipes. The plank may have means to connect to adjacent like planks, including electrical connection or connection of fluid tunnels. The plank may have a covering layer which may include components of an alarm system, such as an intruder alarm, or lighting means. The heating means may be received in grooves 118, 119 in the core.

Decking system

ROOF WALKWAY TILE

Tiles for Architectural Surfaces

... 1,183,184. Reinforced poly (alkyl methacrylate) tiles. MONSANTO CO. 3 Jan., 1967 [3 Jan., 1966], No. 376/67. Heading C3P. Tiles for application to architectural surfaces are composed of a composition comprising (a) from 10-95% by volume (based on the total composition) of a water-insoluble inorganic material having a Mohs hardness of at least 4; (b) from 90-5% by volume of an alkyl methacrylate polymer; and (c) a coupling agent (i.e. a difunctional compound containing at least one hydrolysable functional group capable of reaction with the surface of an inorganic material and at least one functional group capable of chemical combination with an alkyl methacrylate polymer), the tiles having a thickness of 1/32 to 1/ 4 inch and length and width each up to 8 feet. Suitable examples of cornponents (a) and (c) are as previously described in Specifications 1,140,542 and 1,111,603. In examples, the tiles are prepared by polymerizing methyl methacrylate, with and without lauryl methacrylate ...

Resin & aggregate mouldings

Method for producing decorative tiles

Improvements relating to decorative laminated plastic material

... 854,929. Laminates. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. Nov. 21, 1958 [March 6, 1958], No. 37503/58. Class 140. A laminate suitable for floor or wall coverings comprises a surface film 2, of thermoplastic resin such as polyvinyl chloride or a vinyl copolymer, having a matt undersurface 3 formed for example by calendering with an abrasive blasted roller, the surface 3 being bonded by heat and pressure to a thicker opaque thermoplastic layer containing fillers such as clays, titanium dioxide or magnesium whiting, and a lower content of resin or, as shown, to two such layers 6, 7, having successivly lower resin contents, the under-layer or -layers each having melt under-surfaces. The surface 3 is also printed with a decorative pattern preferably in a polyvinyl chloride printing medium, and this surface may in addition be overprinted, or the underlayer be printed, with an opaque coating of the same medium. The layers are separately calendered, individually heated in an oven to relieve initial shrinkage ...

Slip-resistant insulating tiles

A tile and method of constructing it, the tile having a first plastics material layer (10) with anti-slip formations (11) on one side and projections, in one example in the form of flanges on the other side, and a further layer (12) of insulating plastics material of depth at least equal to the depth of the projections, and in said one example filing the interior up to the depth of the flanges. The tile is used above felt on flat roofs. ...

FLOOR COVERINGS FOR PLAYING SURFACES

Resilient composites

The invention relates to resilient composites which may be useful as sports surfaces or flooring and to a method of making them. The composite comprises a plasticised vinyl chloride composition bonded without an adhesive interlayer to at least one component comprising a particulate vulcanized rubber in a matrix of a plasticised vinyl chloride polymer composition. The particulate vulcanised rubber is either nitrile rubber or a rubber which has been treated with either bromine, chlorine or an organic polyisocyanate. Bonding is effected by the application of heat. The aim of the invention is to provide a well-bonded resilient composite with minimal staining problems.

Decking clip and decking assembly comprising a decking clip

A decking assembly comprising a first decking panel (202), a second decking panel (202’) adjacent the first decking panel (202), a clip (100) comprising a base (102) and a retaining portion (104), wherein the retaining portion (104) cooperates with the first decking panel to affix the clip thereto, the base projects from the first decking panel to engage the second decking panel and, the base defines a fastener opening for receiving a fastener to secure the first and second decking panels to an underlying substrate. The clip may have a resilient coating or may be deformable by securing the fixing to engage the two panels.

Acoustic flooring assembly

MICRO-STRUCTURED OBERFLÄCHENFILM TO THE FLÜSSIGKEITSAUFNAHME AND TRANSPORT

SURFACE, IN PARTICULAR FOR ACCESSIBLE SURFACES

DEVICE TO the SIMPLE ONE �BERWINDUNG OF H�HENDIFFERENZEN, IN PARTICULAR WITH T�RSCHWELLEN, BY WHEELCHAIR USERS

FLOOR MAT FROM ELASTOMERS A MATERIAL WITH A STRUCTURED SURFACE

GAS-FILLED BURL MAT FOR THE EMPLOYMENT IN THE HIGH, DEEP AND FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ELEMENT AND ELEMENT

FUSSBODEN AUS FUSSBODENPLATTEN

ANTISTATIC MULTI-LAYER PANEL AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION

CONNECTING MECHANISM FOR CONNECTING CONSTRUCTION UNITS

HOMOGENEOUS SURFACE COATING

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SHAPED PARTS FROM CORK PARTICLES

LOOSE BODENFLIESE WITH SKID-PROOF SUBSTRATE ON PVC BASIS

VERBINDUNGSEINRICHTUNG ZUM VERBINDEN VON BAUTEILEN

The invention relates to a retaining means for connecting structural parts, in particular covering panels, and to covering panels and the retaining parts thereof needed to form a covering. In order to facilitate the connecting operation and to achieve a reliable connection, the retaining means has at least one adjusting element ( 4, 14, 24, 24' ) for essentially form-fitting connection, and at least one retaining element ( 5, 15', 25, 25' ) for essentially force-fitting connection, to corresponding counterparts on the structural part which is to be connected.

LEICHTBAUPLATTE

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

ZWEISCHICHTIGER BEODENBELAG AUS KUNSTSTOFF

FLOOR COVERING AND FOILS FOR USE THEREBY

FLOOR MAT

ACCESSIBLE PLATE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE MOTORIK OF ORGANISM, IN PARTICULAR THE HUMAN MOTORIK

GROUND BOARD OR BLACKBOARD

STRUCTURED BONDING MATERIAL

SURFACE, IN PARTICULAR FOR ACCESSIBLE SURFACES

DIRT-DEFLECTING AND SKID-PROOF PLASTIC FLOORING

SKID-PROOF FLOOR MAT.

FLOOR COVERING.

Stützprofil und Verfahren zum Stützen und Verbinden eines Bohlenelements

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Stützprofil (1), das in Verbindung mit Bohlenelementen (2) verwendet wird. Gemäß der Erfindung ist das Stützprofil (1) kompatibel mit einem Bohlenelement, das aus Holz-Kunststoff-Verbundmaterial ausgebildet ist und zum Stützen des Bohlenelements passend ist, angeordnet. Zusätzlich betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Stützen eines Bohlenelements.

PLATTENFÖRMIGER WERKSTOFF

Bei einem plattenförmigen Formkörper aus Kunststoff mit geschredderten Banknotenteilen (4) wird zur einfachen Herstellung derselben auch in geringen, z.B. folienartigen Stärken, vorgeschlagen, zwischen wenigstens zwei Trägern (1, 2; 1', 2') aus Kunststoff die geschredderten Banknotenteile (4), insbesondere einlagig, vermittels eines zuvor auf zumindest einen Träger (1, 2, 1', 2') aufgebrachten Klebers (3; 3, 5; 3') zu halten.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SURFACES ON INDIA RUBBER BASIS AND BY THE PROCEDURE MANUFACTURED INTERMEDIATE AND FINAL PRODUCTS

Element for the formation of a floor mat

FLOOR MAT WITH TEXTILE BACKS

FLOOR FINISHED PLATE

FLOOR COVERING FROM SEPARATELY JOINED PLATES

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A FLOOR COVERING FROM PLASTIC MATERIAL

Stable floor mat from flexible material

FLEXIBLE FLOOR MAT TILE

BAHNFÖRMIGER FLOOR MAT AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION FROM A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND COMPOSITE MATERIAL

Sound-isolating Unterboden

Floor

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A SKID-PROOF FLOOR COVERING AND SO MANUFACTURED FLOOR COVERING

Lightweight, fiber-reinforced cementitious panels

Floor member

The floor member is a laminated structure in the form a floor tile or a floor plank A bottom portion of the floor member is formed with a plurality of moisture dispersal pathways that lead toward peripheral side edges of the bottom portion The moisture dispersal pathways permit any moisture between a floor base and the bottom portion of the floor member that Is installed on the floor base to flow in the moisture dispersal pathways toward at least one of the peripheral side edges of the bottom portion, for passage beyond the one peripheral side edge of the bottom portion Adjacent tiles of a floor tile installation have communicable moisture dispersal pathways such that moisture is not entrapped below the floor member and can migrate through the communicable pathways to an outermost peripheral side edge of the floor tile installation for dissipation of moisture into the ambient air.

Lightweight, fiber-reinforced cementitious panels

Method for producing an anti-slip floor covering and resulting novel type of covering

Panels utilizing a precured reinforced core and method of manufacturing the same

Slip-and marking-resistant floor covering

A panel for covering a surface or support and an associated joint system

A panel (10) is formed with first and second joint systems (20 and 22) to enable engagement of a plurality of panels (10) along their sides (16 and 18). The first joint system (20) has a laterally extending tongue (24a) along one longitudinal side (16a) and a groove (24b) along an opposite longitudinal side (16b). The second joint system (22) is a vertical joint system having mutually engageable male and female parts Jm and Jf respectively. The male part Jm is formed on one transverse the side (18a), while the female part Jf is formed on an opposite transverse side (18b).

A floor tile

The present invention provides a tile and method of forming a tile, in which the tile comprises a base substrate and a laminate layer, whereby the substrate has upstanding edges on a top surface thereof, such that the edges define a rim at a perimeter of the substrate for aligning the laminate layer on the top surface of the substrate. The substrate comprises connecting means for engaging with connecting means of a substrate of a further tile to form an interconnected floor system. Engaging the connecting means of a tile with a further tile aligns and positions a side edge of the tile with the side edge of the further tile in a side by side arrangement to provide a grout effect for the tiles when connected.

A building array

A building array (800, 900, 902) comprising at least one building element (100, 200) having a first face (102, 202), a second face (104, 204) and a peripheral edge member (108, 208), the first face and second face being spaced apart to define an intermediate portion (106, 108), the peripheral edge member extending around the intermediate portion whereby at least a portion of the peripheral edge member comprises an edge profile (112, 212); and at least one boundary element (300, 400, 500, 600) comprising a planar base member ( 304, 404, 504, 604) removably attachable to a structural support element (802), at least one flange (306, 406, 506, 606) extending substantially orthogonally from the planar base member and an edge restraining formation (310, 410, 510, 610) extending laterally from the flange remote from the planar base member. The edge restraining formation is configured for releasably engaging with the edge profile of the building element. The at least one building element and the ...

Anti-slip panels

FLOORING

The flooring (1) comprises a treading layer (2) extending in a given plane, and supporting formations (5, 6) extending from said treading layer (2) along respective directions of extension, in which at least some (5) of said supporting formations (5, 6) extend with their respective direction of extension (X5), which is oblique with respect to said given plane of the treading layer. The supporting formations (5, 6) comprise first supporting formations (5) in the form of a first array of ribs (5), which are substantially parallel to one another and extend from said treading layer (2) with their respective directions of extension (X5), which are oblique with respect to said given plane of the treading layer, and second supporting formations (6) consisting of a second array of ribs (6), which extend from said treading layer (2) in a substantially orthogonal direction with respect to said given plane of the treading layer (2) and are set crosswise with respect to said first array of ribs (5) ...

NEW DIRECT LAMINATED FLOOR

New direct laminated floor comprising at its surface cellulose sheets which are impregnated with polymerizable resins wherein characteristics have been designed. Once pressed and machined, the finished sheets present at the peripheral edge thereof a recess/depression and the optical/tactile texture of the surface matches the designed characteristics of the cellulose sheets. Application to the construction industry.

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.

Floor Matting

Floor mats comprising two layers bonded together with an undulating boundary between them. The surface color and/or surface texture of the first layer being different from the surface color and/or surface texture of the second layer. The mats having an interlocking periphery boundary adapted so the mats can be interlocked with adjoining mats to form a continuous planar mat flooring.

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.

Modular tile with controlled deflection

A modular tile configured to interlock with multiple tiles to form a modular floor covering over a floor. The tile includes a top surface having a periphery defining side walls extending downward from the top surface, the side walls having a coupling portion configured to couple with other tiles adjacent thereto to form the modular floor covering. The tile also includes a bottom side, opposite the top surface, having a support grid including an array of downward extending polymeric post structures, at least some of the post structures including at least one resilient end portion with a radial end surface configured to be positioned against the floor to facilitate controlled deflection of the post structures. The post structures may comprise primary and secondary post structures, with the secondary post structures limiting the deflection of the primary post structures.

Method and apparatus for floor tiles and planks

A piece for flooring which includes a wear layer, a pattern layer, a base layer, and a backing layer. The base layer may be made of a mixture including ilmenite powder. About one third of the mixture may be ilmenite powder. The mixture may also include calcium carbonate, wherein about one quarter of the mixture is calcium carbonate. The mixture may further include polyvinylchloride, wherein about one quarter of the mixture is polyvinylchloride. The backing layer may include a plurality of devices which are hexagonally shaped, wherein the plurality of devices form a honeycomb structure which contacts a top floor surface when the piece is placed on the top floor surface. The backing layer may have a bottom surface including anti-slip backing film, which may be comprised of polyurethane.

Safety Surfacing Tile Support

One embodiment of a safety surfacing tile comprises a top surface; a plurality of series of first members supporting the top surface and extending across a transverse length of the safety surfacing tile; a plurality of series of second members supporting the top surface and extending across a length of the safety surfacing tile perpendicular to the transverse length; and a grid of voids formed by the intersecting first and second members on an underside of the top surface, wherein the grid of voids absorbs impact energy from an object impacting the top surface.

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.

Flooring panel or wall panel and use thereof

A building panel, such as a flooring panel or wall panel and a method of assembling the same into a floor, wall cladding, etc. The panel is provided with a locking means in the form of groove ( 6 ) and tongue ( 7 ) forming a tongue/groove joint for assembling of the panels. In a preferred embodiment, the groove ( 6 ) and the tongue ( 7 ) are made of water resistant material and fanned with a snap-together joint.

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.

Process for the manufacturing of surface elements

A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a décor, by for example printing, which décor is positioned after a predetermined fixed point on the supporting core. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a protecting, at least partly translucent, wear layer by for example spray coating, roller coating, curtain coating and immersion coating or by being provided with one or more sheets of a-cellulose impregnated with thermosetting resin or lacquer.

Press-fitted decoration tiles

The present disclosure relates to press-fitted decoration tiles installed as finishing materials on an indoor floor surface of a building, an apartment and/or a house is disclosed, wherein a coupling force among decoration tiles is excellent through mutually press-fitted plurality of decoration tiles to prevent the decoration tiles from being distanced and disengaged and to free from adhesive harmful to human body, the press-fitted decoration tiles including a groove unit formed at each one lengthwise marginal circumference and one cross-wise marginal circumference of the rectangular decoration tile, and a lug unit formed at each other lengthwise marginal circumference and other cross-wise marginal circumference of the rectangular decoration tile that face the each one lengthwise marginal circumference and one cross-wise marginal circumference of the rectangular decoration tile.

Floor material using pla resin

Disclosed is a flooring material using an environment-friendly PLA resin. According to the present invention, the flooring material using the PLA resin comprises: a base layer; a print layer which is formed on top of the base layer, and has a print pattern on an upper side thereof; and a transparent layer which is formed on top of the print layer, wherein one or more of the base layer, the print layer, and the transparent layer include polylactic acid (PLA) resin.

Laminate flooring product with enhanced visual and tribological properties

A laminate floor product resembling a hand-scraped hardwood floor is disclosed. The product includes artificial beveled edges, hand-scraping marks, and chatter marks. The floor product may also include rolled or beveled edges with a decorative and/or scratch resistant paper extending to the peripheral edges.

Block deck using concrete

The present invention relates to a block deck used as the interior or exterior material of a building. More specifically, disclosed is a block deck using concrete, wherein a hollow portion is formed inside and filled with concrete so as to exhibit superior strength. The present invention provides a block deck including: a frame member formed with a hollow portion inside; and filler formed of a concrete material so as to be filled in the hollow portion. At this time, the concrete may be foamed according to desired strength with a foaming rate in the range of 0-50%. The frame member may be formed of natural wood, synthetic wood and synthetic resin materials. And, the frame member may be formed integrally or divisionally into two or more so as to be coupled, wherein coupling is carried out by being fitted in a sliding manner.

Mechanical locking system for floor panels

Building panels, especially floor panels are shown, which are provided with a locking system comprising several cavities and local protrusions that provide horizontal locking of two adjacent edges.

Floor panel and floating floor system incorporating the same

A floor panel and a floating floor system include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a visible decorative pattern and the bottom surface has a recess which extends about the periphery of the bottom surface. The recess has a recess surface. The floor panel includes a joining member with a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the joining member is adhered to the recess surface of the recess. The bottom surface of the joining member and the bottom surface of the floor panel are essentially flush which each other. The use of the joining member does not create any imprints on the top surface of the floor panel.

Decorative welding rod for surface coverings

The present invention relates to a multicolour decorative welding rod ( 3 ) and a method to produce a multicolour decorative welding rod, said welding rod comprising a PVC-based component A and a PVC-based component B, in a ratio of component A/component B comprised between 10/90 to 50/50, said components A and B being associated in such a way that the composition of said component A comprises a PVC having a higher melt viscosity and/or a higher melting point, than the PVC of said component B, said components A and B being of a different colour.

FLOOR PANEL AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS

In a method for manufacturing floor panels that have at least a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate, the top layer including a thermoplastic layer that is translucent or transparent, the method may involve providing the top layer, including the thermoplastic layer, on the substrate. The method may also involve heating at least the thermoplastic layer, and structuring the thermoplastic layer using a mechanical press element. 1. A method for manufacturing floor panels , each of the floor panels having at least a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate , the top layer including a thermoplastic layer that is translucent or transparent , the method comprising:providing the top layer, including the thermoplastic layer, on the substrate;heating at least the thermoplastic layer; andstructuring the thermoplastic layer using a mechanical press element.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least the thermoplastic layer substantially consists of a vinyl compound or a polyurethane compound.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein structuring the thermoplastic layer involves the use of a press device of the cyclic type.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein heating the thermoplastic layer involves the use a radiation source.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein heating the thermoplastic layer is performed at least partially prior to structuring the thermoplastic layer.6. A floor panel comprising:a substrate; anda top layer provided on the substrate;wherein the top layer includes a motif; andwherein the substrate substantially consists of a foamed synthetic material board.7. The floor panel of claim 6 , wherein the foamed synthetic material board is a foamed PVC board.89-. (canceled)10. The floor panel of claim 6 , wherein the synthetic material board comprises separate layers claim 6 , which increase the bending stiffness thereof.11. The floor panel of claim 6 , wherein the top layer substantially consists of synthetic material.12. The floor panel of claim 11 , ...

FLOOR TILE WITH ELASTOMER JACKETED BOTTOM SUPPORT MEMBERS

A modular plastic floor tile has a body of a first polymer compound and features overmolded onto the body from a second polymer compound. The compounds may be different from each other in hardness and/or color. The features may include skins on support member cores disposed below the tile lower surface. The skins adhere to the bottom and at least a portion of the sidewall of the support member core. 1. A modular floor tile for use in creating a flooring surface comprising a plurality of such tiles , the floor tile comprising:a body having a horizontal, substantially planar web with an upper surface and a general lower surface, the body being molded of a first polymer compound;at least one support member having a core integrally molded with the horizontal web and to depend downwardly in relation to the general lower surface thereof, the core having a bottom surface positioned to be downwardly spaced from the general lower surface of the web and at least one sidewall disposed under the general surface of the web to extend to the bottom surface of the core;a skin of said at least one support member molded of a second polymer compound which, in its molded solidified form, is softer than the first polymer compound in its molded solidified form, the skin molded to adhere to the bottom surface of the core and to at least a portion of said at least one sidewall of the core.2. The floor tile of claim 1 , wherein the core downwardly depends from a crush pad claim 1 , the crush pad having a smooth horizontal surface disposed below the general lower surface of the web claim 1 , the crush pad laterally surrounding said at least one support member.3. The floor tile of claim 1 , wherein the second polymer compound comprises a thermoplastic elastomer.4. The floor tile of claim 1 , wherein the tile has a plurality of support members claim 1 , the cores of which are laterally spaced apart from each other.5. The floor tile of claim 3 , wherein the support members are divided into ...

PLA FLOORING MATERIAL HAVING FABRIC SURFACE

The present invention relates to a PLA flooring material having a fabric surface. The flooring material includes fabrics of a PLA material on the surface thereof, thereby achieving a fabric texture which cannot be obtained by printing in the art, environmental burden in disposal of petroleum resin products, and realizing an environmentally friendly flooring material through application of a PLA resin to a fabric layer, a rear layer and the like of the flooring material. The flooring material further includes a dimension stabilizing layer to improve dimensional stability. 1. A PLA flooring material having a fabric surface , comprising:a fabric layer; anda rear layer formed under the fabric layer,wherein the fabric layer having a fabric, comprisingthe fabric formed of at least one of a first fiber formed of composition comprising a polylactic acid (PLA) resin, and a second fiber having a core shell structure obtained by coating a non-PLA fiber with a composition comprising a PLA resin.25-. (canceled)6. A PLA flooring material of claim 1 , further comprising:a dimension stabilizing layer formed under the fabric layer between the fabric layer and the rear layer.7. A PLA flooring material of claim 1 , further comprising:an upper layer formed under the fabric layer; anda dimension stabilizing layer formed under the upper layer between the fabric layer and the rear layer.8. A PLA flooring material of claim 1 , further comprising:a protective layer;the fabric layer formed under the protective layer;an upper layer formed under the fabric layer;a dimension stabilizing layer formed under the upper layer; anda rear layer formed under the dimension stabilizing layer.9. The PLA flooring material of claim 8 , further comprising: a surface treatment layer formed on the fabric layer or the protective layer.10. The PLA flooring material of claim 1 , further comprising: a rear fiber layer formed under the rear layer.1114-. (canceled)15. The PLA flooring material of claim 1 , wherein ...

Novel environmental engineered wood laminate flooring manufacturing method

An environmental engineered wood laminate flooring manufacturing method comprising the following: using a wood veneer layer ( 2 ) as the top layer, adhering on the wood veneer layer ( 2 ) a wear layer ( 1 ), and pressing on the bottom surface of the wood veneer layer ( 2 ) a layer of glue-soaked paper ( 3 ), so as to accentuate the clear and natural wood lines on the wood veneer layer ( 2 ); using a high density board ( 4 ) as a base board layer, and adhering on the bottom surface thereof a balancing layer ( 5 ); stacking the wood veneer layer ( 1 ), the wear layer ( 2 ), the glue-soaked paper ( 3 ), the base board layer ( 4 ), and the balancing layer ( 5 ); heat pressing with a heat press at a temperature between 170 and 190° C., at a pressure between 16 and 22 Mpa, and for 20 to 50 s. Corresponding tongues and grooves are provided on the four lateral faces of the manufactured flooring.

Surface Covering Tiles having an Edge Treatment for Assembly that Allows for Grouting

Surface covering tiles made using synthetic materials employ junction strips which enable the tiles to be connected to one another. The connections can be made with or without adhesive. When the tiles are connected, a space is left between adjacent decorative surfaces to permit the application of grout or simulated grout therein. When the tiles are used as floorcovering they can be used to make floating floors. As wall coverings, the tiles are adhered to the walls using conventional means.

FLOORBOARDS FOR FLOORING

Floorboards for making a floating floor have a core () which includes at least two layers of material (L L), which are arranged at different distances from the surface layer (), and which differ in respect of material properties or material composition. Semi manufactures for making such floorboards are also disclosed. 1. A floorboard for making a laminate flooring , the floorboard having a core and a surface layer arranged on an upper side of the core , the surface layer comprising a thermosetting resin , and connectors , arranged along at least two opposite edge portions of said floorboard , adapted to connect said floorboard with a substantially similar floorboard in a vertical direction perpendicular to said surface layer and in a horizontal direction perpendicular to said vertical direction and to said edge portions ,wherein the floorboard has a thickness exceeding 12 mm.2. The floorboard as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the core comprises at least two joined layers of material claim 1 , which are arranged at different distances from the surface layer claim 1 , and which differ in respect of material properties or material composition.3. The floorboard as claimed in wherein the first core layer claim 2 , closest to the surface layer claim 2 , comprises HDF or MDF claim 2 , and the second core layer comprises a wood fiber board material.4. The floorboard as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the surface layer is a direct laminate.5. The floorboard as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the core comprises a sound absorbing or reducing layer.6. The floorboard as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said sound absorbing or reducing layer is arranged in an upper part of said floorboard.7. The floorboard as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said sound absorbing or reducing layer comprises rubber or a rubber-like material.8. The floorboard as claimed in claim 7 , wherein said sound absorbing or reducing layer comprises cork. The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. ...

FLOOR COVERING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A floor covering comprising an essentially sheet-shaped or plate-shaped matrix made of an elastomeric material. The matrix is provided with particles where the particles are made of a thermoplastic elastomer. 1. A floor covering , comprising an essentially sheet-shaped or plate-shaped matrix made of an elastomeric material , wherein the matrix is provided with particles , the particles are made of a thermoplastic elastomer.2. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the particles are pretreated by means of ionizing radiation.3. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material of the matrix is made of a thermoplastic elastomer or a rubber.4. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the particles are made from semi-finished products.5. The floor covering according claim 1 , wherein the particles are configured to be at least partially transparent.6. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material of the matrix and the thermoplastic elastomer of the particles each have at least one matching monomer.7. A method for producing a floor covering comprising:making particles with a thermoplastic elastomer;treating the particles with ionizing radiation; andmixing the treated particles into an elastomeric material that is further processed into one of a sheet-shaped or plate-shaped matrix.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the treatment of the particles with ionizing radiation is carried out in such a way that the particles retain dimensional stable during the further processing with the elastomeric material to form a floor covering.9. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the treatment with ionizing radiation involves irradiation with at least one of β and γ rays.10. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the further treatment comprises at least one of mechanical shaping processes and a thermal treatment.11. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the particles are made of a semi-finished ...

FLOOR COVERING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A floor covering including one of a sheet-shaped or plate-shaped matrix made of an elastomeric material. The matrix is provided with particles made of a thermoplastic material, where the elastomeric material of the matrix and the thermoplastic material of the particles each have at least one matching monomer. 1. A floor covering , comprising one of a sheet-shaped or plate-shaped matrix made of an elastomeric material , wherein the matrix is provided with particles made of a thermoplastic material , wherein the elastomeric material of the matrix and the thermoplastic material of the particles each have at least one matching monomer.2. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material of the matrix is made of a thermoplastic elastomer or a rubber.3. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic material is configured as a thermoplastic elastomer.4. The floor covering according claim 1 , wherein the particles are configured at least partially to be transparent.5. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein effect pigments are incorporated into the particles.6. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material and the thermoplastic material are provided with fillers claim 1 , and wherein the portion of fillers in the elastomeric material is higher than the portion of fillers in the thermoplastic material.7. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the particles are made from semi-finished products.8. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic material is selected such that at least one of a softening temperature and a melting temperature of the thermoplastic material lies below the vulcanization temperature of the elastomeric material.9. The floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material and the thermoplastic material contain at least one of: styrene claim 1 , butadiene claim 1 , ethylene claim 1 , propylene and isoprene as the matching ...

Mechanical locking of floor panels with vertical snap folding

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical snap folding that could be accomplished automatically without tools and where the short edge locking system has a tongue made in one piece with the panel.

Modular flooring system

A modular flooring system includes a plurality of floor tiles situated about a ground surface, with each floor tile having a substantially-flat top surface and a connection interface with opposing engagement surfaces. The flooring system also includes a plurality of removable bridge connectors, with each of the bridge connectors having a plurality of tile interfaces, and with each tile interface having complimentary engagement surfaces configured to engage with the opposing engagement surfaces of the connection interfaces. The tile interfaces of the bridge connectors couple to the respective connection interfaces of any adjacent floor tiles to restrain the relative vertical movement between the adjacent floor tiles while facilitating controlled relative lateral movement between the floor tiles.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING PANELS AND PANEL PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD

The invention relates to a method for producing floor panels, characterized by the following steps: a) scattering glued wood fibers or wood chips to form a wood material cake, b) pressing the wood material cake at elevated temperature to form a large-format substrate plate, which is provided press-finished and has a press skin that arose during the production of the substrate plate at least on the top of the substrate plate, c) applying a base coat made of a liquid melamine-based resin to the upper face of the substrate plate, wherein the resin at least partially diffuses into the top surface layer of the substrate plate and at least partially penetrates and improves the region of the press skin, d) drying the base coat, e) applying a primer to the base coat, f) drying the primer, g) applying at least one water-based paint enriched with pigments in order to produce a decoration, i) applying a seal made of at least one melamine-based resin enriched with wear-resistant particles and cellulose fibers, j) drying the seal, k) applying a base coast made of a liquid melamine-based resin to the lower face of the substrate plate, wherein the resin at least partially diffuses into the lower surface layer of the substrate plate, l) drying the base coat, m) applying a counteracting layer to the lower face of the substrate plate, n) pressing the layer structure under the effect of pressure and temperature, o) dividing the substrate plate into panels of the desired width and length, and p) attaching connecting means and locking elements to opposite side edges in order to connect and lock a plurality of panels without glue to form a floatingly laid floor composite. 1. A method for producing panels , comprising:a) scattering glued wood fibers or wood chips to form a wood material cake,b) pressing the wood material cake at elevated temperature to form a large-format substrate board, which is provided press-finished and has a press skin that arose during the production of the ...

Panel comprising a polymeric composite layer and a reinforcement layer

A panel comprises a polymeric composite layer and at least a reinforcement layer for reinforcing the polymeric composite layer at least in the plane of the panel. The reinforcement layer is made of a material which is different from that of the polymeric composite layer.

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 210° F. infiltrating the backing material thereby essentially encasing the rubber granules of the matrix and providing fire retardation and smoke suppression qualities.

Floor panel and method for manufacturing floor panels

Floor panel, which on the bottom side is provided with a factory-applied glue which substantially consists of synthetic rubber. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such floor panels, wherein the glue is applied by means of a roller device.

Floor covering

Hard panels formed from a wood-based material and having a decorative layer for floor coverings are provided, at least on two opposite edges, with coupling devices made in one piece with the panels wherein similar panels may be coupled together to form a floor covering, wherein these coupling devices provide for an interlocking in a direction perpendicular to the plane of coupled panels, as well as in a direction perpendicular to the edges concerned and parallel to the plane of coupled panels. These coupling devices are constituted of a tongue and a groove. The top side of the tongue has a protrusion that cooperates with a meshing recess located in the lower side of the upper lip of the groove of the coupling devices, and a portion extending generally parallel with the plane of the panel to form a contact surface cooperating with the lower side of the upper lip of the groove.

BARB-TYPE LOCK FLOOR MADE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL

A barb-type lock floor has a simple structure, but is particularly suitable for the connection of sheets made of plastic material with relatively low rigidity. Said plastic sheets may be rectangular or square, the thickness may be relatively small, such as 3 to 5 mm. At the same time, it is suitable for relatively thick sheets. Therefore, the barb (hook) type floor of plastic material is usable with a broad range of suitable materials, can be easily processed, achieves firm connection, and makes the installation and replacement extremely convenient. Meanwhile, the overlapping part of the connecting portion of sheets with this structure takes up only about 1.5 to 2% of the total sheet area, which can save a lot of material during large scale production. 17-. (canceled)8. Plastic flooring comprising: at least one edge of the first sheet lower surface terminating in an external hook with an external hook outer surface, an external hook upper surface lying below the first sheet upper surface, and an external slot inner surface,', 'a first slot being defined between the external hook inner surface, a first slot lower surface extending between the first flooring sheet and the external hook and lying below the external hook upper surface, and a first slot inner surface, the first slot being opening upwardly and angled obliquely toward the first sheet upper surface; and, 'a first flooring sheet having a first sheet upper surface and a first sheet lower surface separated by a first sheet thickness,'}a second flooring sheet having a second sheet upper surface and a second sheet lower surface separated by a second sheet thickness, the second sheet thickness being equal to the first sheet thickness such that the first and second sheet upper surfaces lie in a common plane when the first and second sheets are connected,at least one edge of the second sheet upper surface terminating in a tenon releasably engagable in the first slot, the tenon having a tenon outer surface, an tenon ...

Method for producing a mechanical locking system for building panels

Building panels 1, 1′ provided with a mechanical locking system including a tongue 30, at first edge 4 a of a first building panel 1, cooperating with a tongue groove 20, at a second edge 4 a of an adjacent second building panel 1′, for vertical locking of the building panels and a method for producing such building panels 1, 1′. The method includes the step of forming the tongue of material of the first edge. The insertion groove ( 40 ) may have a sidewall ( 60 ) at a third edge ( 5 a ), which is adjacent the first edge ( 4 a ), and may be open at a fourth edge ( 5 b ), which is opposite the third edge.

Water resistant tongue and groove flooring

The invention provides a new floor covering panel and floor covering system in which the floor covering panels include first and second generally planar surfaces, first and second side edges containing first and second complementary coupling members, respectively, and a barrier composition selectively applied to at least a portion of at least one of the first and second coupling members for providing a moisture barrier to prevent water penetration below the first surface of the floor covering panel. The barrier composition may be applied to at least one of the first or second coupling members during the floor covering manufacturing process.

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.

IMITATION WOOD PLANK

An imitation wood plank comprises an elongate planar member having a top surface, a bottom surface and opposing sides. The top surface includes a wood grain pattern. The bottom surface includes a central portion and side margins disposed on opposing sides of the central portion. An adhesive material for adhering the elongate member to a sub-floor is applied to the central portion and extends substantially the entire length of the elongate member. The side margins are free of adhesive and provide a pathway for moisture to migrate from the sub-floor through gaps between adjacent imitation wood planks. 1. An imitation wood plank comprising:an elongate planar member formed of a thermoplastic material and having a top surface, a bottom surface, and opposing sides, wherein the bottom surface includes a central portion and two side margins disposed on opposing sides of the central portion;a wood grain pattern formed on the top surface of the planar member;a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to a central portion of bottom surface of the planar member and extending substantially the entire length of the planar member;wherein the side margins on the bottom surface on either side of the central portion are free of adhesive.2. The imitation wood plank of wherein the adhesive comprises an alkali-resistant adhesive.3. A floor system comprising:a sub-floor; an elongate planar member formed of a thermoplastic material and having a top surface, a bottom surface, and opposing sides, wherein the bottom surface includes a central portion and two side margins disposed on opposing sides of the central portion;', 'a wood grain pattern formed on the top surface of the planar member;', 'a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to a central portion of bottom surface of the planar member and extending substantially the entire length of the planar member for adhering the wood planks to the sub-floor;', 'wherein the side margins on the bottom surface on either side of the central portion are ...

FLOOR COVERING

A floor covering comprising a first layer of elastomeric material and a second layer of elastomeric material. Both of the first and second layers being provided with fillers, where the fillers are chosen in such a way that, when subjected to a temperature change, the second layer has a greater coefficient of expansion at least in one direction than the first layer. A further layer is arranged between the first layer and the second layer. 1. A floor covering comprising:a first layer of elastomeric material and a second layer of elastomeric material, both layers being provided with fillers, the fillers in the two layers being chosen in such a way that, when subjected to a temperature change, the second layer has a greater coefficient of expansion at least in one direction than the first layer, and a further layer being arranged between the first layer and the second layer.2. The floor covering as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the further layer comprises a nonwoven.3. The floor covering as claimed in wherein the filler contains particles in platelet shape.4. The floor covering as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the particles in platelet shape have a ratio of length to height of at least 10:1.5. The floor covering as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the particles in platelet shape comprise at least one of kaolin and mica.6. The floor covering as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fillers in the first layer have a greater amount of the particles in platelet shape than the second layer.7. The floor covering as claimed in claim 6 , wherein based on the respective layer claim 6 , the proportion by weight of the particles in platelet shape of the first layer is at least 10% greater than that of the second layer.8. A method for producing an elastomeric floor covering comprising the steps of:producing a first layer with a first amount of fillers;producing a second layer with a second amount of fillers;arranging a further layer between the first layer and the second layer; andmaterially ...

Synthetic Wood Having Elastic Layer

The present invention relates to a synthetic wood having an elastic layer, wherein a synthetic wood layer and the elastic layer formed at one side of the synthetic wood layer are formed integrally. According to the present invention, since the elastic layer formed of a rubber material is provided on the upper surface of the synthetic wood, it is possible to increase the contact surface area upon walking and thus improve the anti-slip performance. 1. A synthetic wood having an elastic layer , wherein a synthetic wood layer and the elastic layer formed at one side of the synthetic wood layer are formed integrally.2. The synthetic wood of claim 1 , wherein the synthetic wood layer is integrally formed with the elastic layer through a dual extruding process.3. The synthetic wood of claim 1 , wherein the elastic layer is composed of 15 to 35 parts by weight of a synthetic resin claim 1 , 5 to 15 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer claim 1 , 50 to 70 parts by weight of wood flour and 1 to 15 parts by weight of an additive.4. A method of manufacturing a synthetic wood having an elastic layer claim 1 , comprising:extruding a synthetic wood layer through one side of an extrusion mold;extruding an elastic layer through the other side of the extrusion mold;forming the synthetic wood layer and the elastic layer integrally with a boundary therebetween; andcooling the synthetic wood, in which the synthetic wood layer and the elastic layer are integrally formed, to a predetermined temperature.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising cutting the cooled synthetic wood having the elastic layer in a predetermined length. The present invention relates to a synthetic wood having an elastic layer, and more particularly to a synthetic wood having an elastic layer, which a rubber material is provided thereon to increase surface elasticity thereof and improve its anti-slip function, thereby increasing a contact surface area upon walking and thus improving slip resistance. ...

Plastic Floor Tiles

An improved plastic floor tile assembly structure, which includes a rectangular floor tile body, the first two adjacent sides of the floor body having a male buckle formation and the second two adjacent sides having a female buckle body formation, a buckling slot is provided in between the inner side wall of the male buckle and the female buckle, and the inner side wall of the floor body, said inner side wall of the male and female buckle is slanted in a direction away from the inner side wall of the floor body, and the inner side wall of the floor body having an adhesive layer, with this structural characteristics the floor assembly between two floor bodies becomes more simple and convenient, it not only provided the more robust assembly, but also eliminate uneven assembly surface, and at the same time, improve the aesthetic appearance of the assembly. 1. A plastics floor tile comprising a rectangular tile body , wherein: a first two adjacent sides of the tile body are provided with a male buckle body projecting from the first two adjacent sides and the second two adjacent sides of the floor body are provided with a female buckle body projecting from the second two adjacent sides; a slot is formed between respective inner side walls of the male and female buckle bodies and said sides of the floor tile body; said inner side walls slant away from said sides of the floor tile body; an adhesive layer is applied to said sides of the tile body; and the configuration is such that two said plastics tiles can be joined together by mating a said male buckle body of one tile with a said female buckle body side of the other tile.2. The plastics floor tile as claimed in claim 1 , wherein respective tips of the male and female buckle bodies form an arc shape.3. A plastics floor tile comprising a rectangular body having four peripheral walls claim 1 , respective male coupling elements projecting from two adjacent said peripheral walls claim 1 , respective female coupling elements ...

BACKING LAYERS FOR FLOOR COVERINGS

The present invention relates to a backing film for a resilient floor covering comprising (a) a first layer and (b) a second layer, wherein the first layer contains a first filler in an amount of from 10 to 80% by weight and the second layer contains a second filler in an amount of from 10 to 80% by weight and wherein the first filler is a platelet type filler. 1. A backing film for use in a resilient floor covering comprising at least a wear layer and a backing film , the backing film comprising (a) a first layer and (b) a second layer , wherein the first layer contains a first filler in an amount of from 10 to 80% by weight and the second layer contains a second filler in an amount of from 10 to 80% by weight and wherein the first filler is a platelet type filler and in use the first layer is positioned closer to the wear layer of the resilient floor covering than the second layer.2. The backing film according to wherein the first filler is a platelet type filler and the second filler is a non-platelet type filler.3. The backing film according to wherein the platelet filler comprises kaolin claim 2 , talc claim 2 , mica or graphite.4. The backing film according to wherein the non-platelet filler comprises calcium carbonate claim 2 , dolomite claim 2 , magnesium hydroxide claim 2 , ATH claim 2 , magnesium claim 2 , carbonate claim 2 , calcium sulphate claim 2 , SiO claim 2 , Feldspar or glass beads.5. The backing film according to wherein the first filler is present in an amount of from 25 to 65 weight % of the first layer.6. The backing film according to wherein the second filler is present in an amount of from 20 to 70 weight % of the second layer.7. The backing film according to wherein the first layer and the second layer independently comprise a suitable thermoplastic polymer composition claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , ethylene methacrylate (EMA) claim 1 , ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) claim 1 , or any other olefinic polymers claim 1 , for example polyurethane (PU) ...

PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF SURFACE ELEMENTS

A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a décor, by for example printing, which décor is positioned after a predetermined fixed point on the supporting core. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a protecting, at least partly translucent, wear layer by for example spray coating, roller coating, curtain coating and immersion coating or by being provided with one or more sheets of α-cellulose impregnated with thermosetting resin or lacquer. 1. A floor covering comprising a plurality of joined surface elements , each surface element comprising:a supporting core comprising a material selected from the group consisting of fiberboard and polymer material, wherein the supporting core is provided with a plurality of edges, at least one of the edges provided with a joining element, wherein the joining element joins the at least one edge to an edge of an adjacent surface element of the plurality of surface elements;a ground coating comprising a layer of cured primer provided on the surface of the supporting core;a digitally printed décor comprising inks of at least four colors applied on top of the ground coating, the printed décor being aligned with the at least one edge; anda translucent wear layer comprising cured melamine-formaldehyde resin and hard particles with an average particle size in the range of about 30 μm to about 150 μm, wherein the translucent wear layer is provided with a structured surface and exhibits an abrasion resistance according to ISO 4586/2-88, having an IP-value of at least 3100 turns.2. The floor covering of claim 1 , wherein at least two adjacent edges of the supporting core are provided with joining elements claim 1 , the joining element at a first of the two ...

RECYCLING OF LAMINATE FLOORINGS

Recycling of laminate flooring based on a separation of the panels into particles which are connected with a binder and formed to a new sheet shaped material. A building panel includes a surface layer and a wood fiber based core, and the wood fiber based core includes aluminium oxide particles. 120-. (canceled)21. A building panel comprising a core , a surface layer and a balancing layer , wherein the balancing layer comprises particles from recycled floor panels.22. The building panel according to claim 21 , wherein the core is of HDF.23. The building panel according to claim 21 , wherein the particles from recycled floor panels comprise aluminium oxide particles.24. The building panel according to claim 21 , wherein the particles from recycled floor panels comprises aluminium oxide claim 21 , melamine particles and wood fibres coated or impregnated with cured binders.25. The building panel according to claim 21 , wherein the particles from recycled floor panels comprises decorative paper claim 21 , melamine flakes and aluminium oxide particles.26. The building panel according to claim 21 , wherein the balancing layer further comprises virgin fibres or fibres of a type used for manufacturing of MDF or HDF.27. The building panel according to claim 21 , wherein the balancing layer further comprises a binder mixed with the particles from recycled floor panels.28. The building panel according to claim 21 , wherein the building panel is a floorboard.29. The building panel according to claim 21 , wherein the surface layer comprises particles from recycled floor panels.30. The building panel according to claim 21 , wherein the recycled floor panels are recycled laminate floor panels.31. The building panel according to claim 30 , wherein the recycled laminate floor panels are from laminate floor panels comprising a wood fibre based core claim 30 , a decorative surface layer claim 30 , the decorative surface layer comprising a thermosetting resin claim 30 , and aluminium ...

Floor covering

Hard panels formed from a wood-based material and having a decorative layer for floor coverings are provided, at least on two opposite edges, with coupling devices made in one piece with the panels wherein similar panels may be coupled together to form a floor covering, wherein these coupling devices provide for an interlocking in a direction perpendicular to the plane of coupled panels, as well as in a direction perpendicular to the edges concerned and parallel to the plane of coupled panels. These coupling devices are constituted of a tongue and a groove. The top side of the tongue has a protrusion that cooperates with a meshing recess located in the lower side of the upper lip of the groove of the coupling devices, and a portion extending generally parallel with the plane of the panel to form a contact surface cooperating with the lower side of the upper lip of the groove.

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.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PROFILED STRIP HAVING IMPROVED CONNECTING MEANS

The present invention relates to a method for producing a profiled strip () comprising: a first longitudinal side (A), provided with first male connecting means and a second longitudinal side (B) situated opposite the first longitudinal side (A) and provided with first female connecting means, which profiled strip () is furthermore provided, on a first end side (A), with second male connecting means and is provided, on a second end side (B) situated opposite the first end side (A), with second female connecting means, wherein said connecting means are suitable for connecting the longitudinal sides (A, B) and/or the end sides (A, B) of adjacent profiled strips (′) to each other, wherein the method comprises the following steps: 1. Method for producing a profiled strip comprising: a first longitudinal side , provided with first male connectors and a second longitudinal side situated opposite the first longitudinal side and provided with first female connectors , which profiled strip is furthermore provided , on a first end side , with second male connectors and is provided , on a second end side situated opposite the first end side , with second female connectors , wherein said connectors are suitable for connecting adjacent profiled strips to each other by the first or second male connectors engaging in the first or second female connectors , wherein the method comprises the following steps:supplying a panel-shaped profiled section made of plastic;sawing the profiled section produced to the desired length;performing one or several milling operations in order to produce at least one foldable flexible projecting element on the first end side of the sawed profiled section;heating the produced projecting element and subsequently bending it at a desired angle in order to form a bent locking element.2. Method for producing a profiled strip according to claim 1 , wherein the produced projecting element is bent to bear against the body of the profiled strip.3. Method for ...

COMPOSITE FLOOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A composite floor comprises a coextrusion layer compression moulded using a coextrusion process. The layer comprises a first stone-plastic layer, a stone-plastic foaming layer, and a second stone-plastic layer sequentially arranged from top to bottom. The stone-plastic foaming layer is used as the main material layer, which reduces a whole weight of the floor; and the first stone-plastic layer and the second stone-plastic layer are arranged at two sides of the stone-plastic foaming layer, respectively, so that the composite floor is more stable. It is more environmentally friendly and simple in manufacturing to use the coextrusion process for compression moulding by avoiding bonding using glue. Use of the coextrusion process makes various layers bond more compact, with little delamination and warpage due to effect of environmental changes. The composite floor has a low expansion rate and shrinkage rate, excellent in performance and long in service life. 1. A composite floor , comprising a coextrusion layer compression moulded by using a coextrusion process , the coextrusion layer comprising a first stone-plastic layer , a stone-plastic foaming layer , and a second stone-plastic layer sequentially arranged from top to bottom.2. The composite floor according to claim 1 , wherein the first stone-plastic layer and the second stone-plastic layer are made from identical materials claim 1 , the first stone-plastic layer is mainly made from following raw materials of parts by weight: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 70-80 parts by weight claim 1 , calcium carbonate 140-160 parts by weight claim 1 , calcium-zinc stabilizer 6-8 parts by weight claim 1 , chlorinated polyethylene 4-6 parts by weight claim 1 , stearic acid 0.35-0.65 parts by weight claim 1 , acrylic resin 1-2 parts by weight claim 1 , polyethylene wax 0.6-0.8 parts by weight claim 1 , and carbon black 0.25-0.35 parts by weight.3. The composite floor according to claim 2 , wherein the first stone-plastic layer is mainly ...

FLOORING FOR VEHICLE DECKS AND MANUFACTURING HOUSING

A flooring product has multiple planar single piece substrate components, each with opposing straight longitudinal and lateral edges. A first lateral edge of a second of the substrate components abuts a first lateral edge of a first of the substrate components to form a common seam. The first and second of the substrate components are adjacent relative to a sequential array of multiple substrate components running parallel to the pair of longitudinal edges. The product has a pair of laminate component affixed to each side of each of the substrate components continuously over the sequential array thereof. The laminate components strengthen the product in relation to bearing a load applied to the second surface thereof and each of the common seams. The flooring product may be cut to lengths for accommodating overall lengths of recreational vehicles, trailers or manufactured housing units and thus reduces manufacturing costs associated therewith. 1. A vehicle deck product comprising:a pair of laminate components;a planar substrate core disposed between the pair of laminate components, wherein the planar substrate core comprises an array of planar substrate components, wherein a respective planar substrate component is disposed between another two planar substrate components and comprises opposite lateral edges abutting lateral edges of the another two planar substrate components; andadhesive affixing each of the pair of the laminate components with the planar substrate core.2. The vehicle deck product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pair of laminate components are operable to strengthen the vehicle deck product against a load applied to a surface of the vehicle deck product.3. The vehicle deck product as recited in claim 1 , wherein the vehicle deck product is a floor of one of a recreational vehicle claim 1 , a trailer and a manufactured housing unit.4. The vehicle deck product as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the array of planar substrate components ...

LAMINATE FLOOR ELEMENT

The invention relates to a laminate floor element including a support () on which is decorative layer () is arranged. This decorative layer () includes at least one microporous thermoplastic film. 1133. A laminate floor element comprising a carrier () formed from at least one of particleboard , medium-density (MDF) , high-density (HDF) fiberboard , or thermoplastic carrier sheets; a decorative layer () arranged on the carrier , and the decorative layer () comprises at least one microporous thermoplastic film.2434. The laminate floor element as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an overlay () arranged on the decorative layer () claim 1 , the overlay () comprises at least one thermoplastic film.3. The laminate floor element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the microporous film comprises cells with microcavities claim 1 , and comprises connecting pores between the cells.410. The laminate floor element as claimed in claim 3 , wherein an average diameter of the pores of the microporous film is less than μm.5. The laminate floor element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a water vapor transmission of the microporous film claim 1 , determined in accordance with ASTM E96 method E claim 1 , is 500 g/m/24 h or greater.6. The laminate floor element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the microporous film has been produced by a process comprising the following steps:forming a film made of a polymeric composition, andstretching the film in at least one direction.7. The laminate floor element as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the polymeric composition comprises at least one of an ethylene-propylene component or a propylene component.8. The laminate floor element as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the polymeric composition comprises no inorganic filler.9. The laminate floor element as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the polymeric composition comprises a nucleating agent.10. The laminate floor element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a density of the microporous film is less than 800 kg/m.11. ...

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 ...

Floor panel for forming a floor covering

A floor panel for forming a floor covering comprises a substrate consisting of at least two substrate layers differing in density and, on at least one pair of opposite edges, is provided with coupling parts of the so-called push-lock type. Vertically active locking surfaces, where they cooperate in the coupled condition of two of such floor panels, define a tangent line which is horizontal or does not deviate more than 50 degrees from the horizontal. The locking surfaces are situated closer to the upper side of the first substrate layer than to the lower side of the first substrate layer. 142-. (canceled)43. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel comprises:a composed substrate;wherein said floor panel comprises coupling parts on at least two opposite edges, which coupling parts allow that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other by means of a downward movement of one floor panel in respect to the other floor panel;wherein these coupling parts, in the coupled condition of two of such floor panels, form a first locking system which effects a locking in a first direction in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to said edges, as well as form a second locking system which effects a locking in a second direction transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein the first locking system is formed at least of an upward-directed lower hook-shaped part which is situated on one of said two opposite edges, as well as a downward-directed upper hook-shaped part which is situated on the other, opposite edge of said two opposite edges, which hook-shaped parts can be engaged behind each other by means of said downward movement;wherein the lower hook-shaped part consists of a lip with an upward-directed locking element, whereas the upper hook-shaped part consists of a lip with a downward-directed locking element;wherein the second locking system comprises locking parts, which respectively are situated in the proximity of the ...

Floor Panel for Forming a Floor Covering and Method for Manufacturing a Floor Panel

A floor panel for forming a floor covering, wherein this floor panel comprises a substrate, which substrate is manufactured on the basis of synthetic material; wherein this floor panel, on at least one pair of opposite edges, comprises coupling parts, which coupling parts allow that two such floor panels can be coupled to each other by means of a downward movement of one floor panel in respect to the other floor panel. 1. A floor panel comprising a substrate of synthetic material and a top layer which comprises a decorative layer and a translucent or transparent wear layer ,wherein the floor panel comprises first coupling parts on a first pair of opposite edges allowing to couple two of such floor panels together by means of a downward movement thereby establishing a locking in horizontal and vertical direction,wherein the floor panel comprises second coupling parts on a second pair of opposite edges allowing to couple two of such floor panels together by means of a turning movement thereby establishing a locking in horizontal and vertical direction,wherein the first coupling parts are formed in one piece from the synthetic material of the substrate,wherein the first coupling parts comprise a downward-directed upper hook-shaped part on one of the first pair of opposite edges and an upward-directed lower hook-shaped part on the other of the first pair of opposite edges,wherein the upper hook-shaped part comprises a lip with a downward-directed locking element and the lower hook-shaped part comprises a lip with an upward-directed locking element,wherein each of the downward-directed and upward-directed locking elements is provided with a locking surface which takes part in the locking in vertical direction in coupled condition of two of such floor panels, the locking surfaces respectively being located at the proximal side of the downward-directed and upward-directed locking elements,wherein the downward-directed locking element comprises a protrusion, whereof, in the ...

Floor panel having drainage protrusions

The present invention relates to a floor panel 10, in particular for the outdoor area or wet areas, with a carrier plate 11 having a front face and rear face, wherein the carrier plate 11 is provided on its front face with a décor and/or protective layer 16. For drainage of liquids and in particular of water, on the rear face of the carrier plate 11 drainage protrusions 22, 24, 26, 32 are applied.

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 ...

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. 167-. (canceled)68. 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, 'wherein at least one antimicrobial substance is applied as a coating on at least a part of the first coupling profile and/or at least a part of the second coupling profile.', '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,'}69. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein the first coupling profile and the second coupling profile make integral part of the core.70. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein the at least one antimicrobial substance is dispersed within the core and/or the top structure.71. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein at least one antimicrobial substance is applied as a coating on the core and/or the top structure.72. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein at least one antimicrobial substance is applied as a coating on a surface of the first coupling profile being configured to face the second coupling profile of an adjacent panel claim 68 , in coupled condition.73. The panel according to claim 68 , wherein at least one antimicrobial substance is applied as a coating on a surface of the second coupling profile being configured to face the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A DIRECTLY PRINTED DECORATIVE PANEL TO REDUCE MISPRINTS DUE TO PRINTING ERRORS

The disclosure relates to a method for producing a directly printed decorative panel while reducing waste due to printing errors. Moreover, the disclosure relates to a device for producing a decorative panel which is able to detect a printing defect in a decorative image applied onto a carrier plate by means of direct printing and to sort out the decorative panel in which the printing defect occurs. 1. A method for producing a decorative panel , at least comprising the steps ofa) providing a plate-shaped carrier having a surface corresponding to a multiple of the surface of the decorative panel to be produced;b) applying a decoration onto the plate-shaped carrier by means of a direct printing process;c) detecting printing defects in the applied decoration;d) marking the area of the detected printing defects by means of a marking agent;e) dividing the plate-shaped carrier provided with the decoration into panels;f) detecting possible marking agents applied in step d); andg) sorting the panels depending on the presence of a marking agent on the panel.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the decoration is applied by means of a digital printing process.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the marking agent is applied on the decorative side and/or the back side of the carrier plate.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the marking agent is an optical and/or electrically conductive marking agent.5. A device for producing a decorative panel comprising a supply means for supplying a plate-shaped carrier to a direct printing means which is adapted to apply a decorative image onto the plate-shaped carrier claim 1 , a detection means for detecting a printing defect in the decorative image applied by means of the direct printing means claim 1 , a marking means for applying a marking agent onto the plate-shaped carrier and a control means claim 1 , wherein the detection means and the marking means are connected to the control device such that upon ...

CORK FLOOR WITH CLICK CONNECTION

A floor element comprises a supportive layer, a reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer, a top layer, and an outer layer. The arrangement has the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer between the top layer and the outer layer, and the floor element has, at its periphery, connection means for connection to another floor element. The supportive layer and the outer layer are composed of a cork material and at least the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer extend into the connection means. 1. Floor element with a supportive layer , a reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer , a top layer , and an outer layer , where the arrangement has the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer between the top layer and the outer layer , and wherein the floor element has , at its periphery , connection means for connection to another floor element , characterized in that the supportive layer and the outer layer are composed of a cork material and that at least the supportive layer and the reinforcement layer extend into the connection means.2. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the reinforcement layer is composed of a nonwoven made of a fiber material claim 1 , in particular glassfiber material.3. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the arrangement has a first reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer and between the supportive layer and the outer layer.4. Floor element according to claim 3 , characterized in that the first reinforcement layer extends into the connection means.5. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the arrangement has a second reinforcement layer adjacent to the supportive layer and between the supportive layer and the top layer claim 1 , or in particular a second supportive layer.6. Floor element according to claim 1 , characterized in that the arrangement has the supportive layer adjacent to the top layer claim 1 , and the top layer is in ...

PANEL WITH VERTICAL ASSEMBLY FOR PRODUCING A COVERING

A panel () having a blade or slab shape, preferably made of a plastic material for producing a floor or wall covering, said panel () comprising two pairs of opposite sides defining four edges, two edges of which comprise male coupling means (), and two edges comprise complementary female coupling means (), the kinematics of assembling of two adjacent panels () being vertical, characterized in that: 111231. A panel () having a blade or slab shape for producing a floor or a wall covering , said panel () comprising two pairs of opposite sides defining four edges , two edges of which comprise male coupling means () , and two edges comprise complementary female coupling means () , the kinematics of assembling of two adjacent panels () being vertical , characterized in that:{'b': 2', '1', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'd, 'the male coupling means () comprise two parallel grooves extending along the edge and opening onto a bottom face of the panel (), so as to define an internal male groove (), an external male groove (), an internal male stud (), and an external male stud ();'}{'b': 3', '1', '3', '3', '3', '3, 'i': a', 'b', 'c', 'd, 'the female coupling means () comprise two parallel grooves extending along the edge and opening on an upper face of the panel (), so as to define a female internal groove (), a female external groove (), a female internal stud (), and a female external stud ();'}{'b': 2', '4', '5', '3', '5', '4', '1', '1, 'the male coupling means () comprise two lugs () and/or notches () and the female coupling means () comprise two complementary notches () and/or lugs () forming, after assembly of two adjacent panels (), stoppers against a vertical movement between two assembled adjacent panels ().'}213611631dd. Panel () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the female external stud () comprises a chamfered part () at the bottom face of the panel () and forming an angle of comprised between 2° and 20° with respect to the bottom face of the ...

Transparent sheet for freeing formed floor and wallboard from coating with uv paint and coating

A transparent sheet for freeing formed floor and wallboard from coating with UV paint and coating, including following raw materials in parts by weight: 100 parts of PVC resin powder, 25-40 parts of plasticizer, 2-5 parts of stabilizer and 1-2 parts of lubricant. A method for preparing the transparent sheet: (1) weighing the raw materials according to a ratio of the PVC resin powder, the plasticizer, the stabilizer and the lubricant; and filtering the raw materials; (2) mixing the filtered raw materials and calendering the mixture by a calender to obtain a transparent sheet blank; (3) ultraviolet-curing the transparent sheet blank and coating a wear-resistant agent onto the transparent sheet blank to obtain the transparent sheet.

Floor panel for forming a floor covering

Floor panel, characterized in that it is of the type that can be installed according to the fold down-technique, that it comprises coupling means in one piece on all four edges, and that measures are taken in order to avoid an undesired shifting on the long edges during the turning down of the floor panel. 131-. (canceled)32. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises:a first pair of opposite edges, which form the long edges of the floor panel, and a second pair of opposite edges, which form the short edges of the floor panel;wherein both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts, which allow that a plurality of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other;wherein these coupling parts, on both pairs of edges, form a first locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the material of the floor panel itself;wherein the coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and to this aim these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges consist of a tongue and a groove, and locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove;wherein on the first pair of opposite edges the groove is bordered by a lower lip and an upper lip, of which the lower lip extends laterally up to beyond the distal extremity of the upper lip;wherein the coupling parts on the second pair of edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to ...

SHOCK ABSORBING INTERLOCKING FLOOR SYSTEM

Interlocking panels have a top portion and side edges. Multiple panels are interlocked together mechanically along the side edges by locking features. The top portion includes a substantially planar top surface, side edges, and interlocking features. The bottom support structure is made of a shock absorption material that fits under the substantially planar top surface, thereby providing support and cushioning to the substantially planar top surface. The interlocking feature includes, for example, sides alternating between sides that have protrusions (upward or downward) and sides that have receivers for the protrusions. 1. A floor panel comprising:a top portion of the floor panel having a substantially planar top surface and side surfaces, the side surfaces depending downward from the substantially planar top surface forming a cavity in an underside of the substantially planar top surface, the underside of the substantially planar top surface is absent of any vertical supports, at least one of the side surfaces having downward facing protrusions and at least one other of the side surfaces having receivers for interlocking of adjacent floor panels;a bottom support structure, the bottom support structure filling the cavity, thereby providing support and shock absorption to the substantially planar top surface.2. The floor panel of claim 1 , further comprising a bottom surface interfaced to the side surfaces claim 1 , thereby encapsulating the bottom support structure.3. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the downward facing protrusions has a lip claim 1 , the lip locking within the receiver of the adjacent floor panel.4. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein each of the side edges is substantially linear.5. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein each of the sides is stepped.6. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the top portion is molded from a material selected from the group consisting of polypropylene claim 1 , structural urethane foams claim 1 , ...

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 ...

Floor Panel for Forming a Floor Covering

A floor panel for forming a floor covering wherein the floor panel is substantially realized on the basis of synthetic material. The floor panel is rectangular and comprises a first pair of opposite edges and a second pair of opposite edges such that both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts allowing for mutually coupling a plurality of such floor panels to each other. The coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and the coupling parts to this aim consist of a tongue and a groove as well as locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove. The floor panel has a global thickness which is smaller than or equal to 4.5 millimeters. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering ,wherein the floor panel comprises a substrate based on a synthetic material formed as one or more base layers;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 both the first pair of opposite edges and the second pair of opposite edges each comprise coupling parts which allow mutually coupling a plurality of such floor panels to each other;wherein said coupling parts, on both the first pair of opposite edges and the second pair of opposite edges, form a first locking system which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and said coupling parts, on the first pair of opposite edges and the second pair of opposite edges also form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein the coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are formed of the material of the floor panel ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS

A method for manufacturing a floor panel with a substrate and a top layer of laminate, which floor panel, at one or more edges, is provided with a lower edge region, where the laminate extends in one piece from the actual upper surface of the substrate over the lower edge region at least up to a point. The laminate surface is situated at a level in a horizontal plane which intersects the substrate and that the substrate material, at the location of the lower edge region, has the same or a lower density than at the actual upper surface of the substrate material. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for manufacturing floor panels , wherein these floor panels comprise at least a substrate and a top layer of laminate and wherein said floor panel , at one or more edges , is provided with a lower edge region in the form of a bevel or other chamfer , wherein the method comprises at least the following steps:providing a basic board of the material of the substrate and of structuring an upper surface of said basic board, wherein the structure consists at least of a recess in the upper surface of the basic board at a location of said lower edge region;composing a stack which comprises at least the structured basic board and one or more melamine resin layers and possibly paper layers;pressing said stack in a heated press, wherein said melamine resin hardens and, together with the possible paper layers, forms a laminate layer adhered to the substrate, and wherein the laminate layer extends in one piece from the upper surface of the basic board up to into said recess, at least up to a point, wherein the laminate surface is situated at a level in a horizontal plane intersecting the substrate;subdividing the pressed whole into panels, of which said floor panels can be formed; andfinishing the panels to form said floor panels, wherein an edge of said recess forms the lower edge region.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein one or more of the paper layers consist of paper strips ...

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

Floor panel, characterized in that it is of the type that can be installed according to the fold down-technique, that it comprises coupling means in one piece on all four edges, and that measures are taken in order to avoid an undesired shifting on the long edges during the turning down of the floor panel. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises:a first pair of opposite edges, which form the long edges of the floor panel, and a second pair of opposite edges, which form the short edges of the floor panel;wherein both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts, which allow that a plurality of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other;wherein these coupling parts, on both pairs of edges, form a first locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the material of the floor panel itself;wherein the coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and to this aim these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges consist of a tongue and a groove, and locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove;wherein on the first pair of opposite edges the groove is bordered by a lower lip and an upper lip, of which the lower lip extends laterally up to beyond the distal extremity of the upper lip;wherein the coupling parts on the second pair of edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these ...

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

Floor panel, characterized in that it is of the type that can be installed according to the fold down-technique, that it comprises coupling means in one piece on all four edges, and that measures are taken in order to avoid an undesired shifting on the long edges during the turning down of the floor panel. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises:a first pair of opposite edges, which form the long edges of the floor panel, and a second pair of opposite edges, which form the short edges of the floor panel;wherein both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts, which allow that a plurality of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other;wherein these coupling parts, on both pairs of edges, form a first locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the material of the floor panel itself;wherein the coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and to this aim these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges consist of a tongue and a groove, and of locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove;wherein on the first pair of opposite edges the groove is bordered by a lower lip and an upper lip, of which the lower lip extends laterally up to beyond the distal extremity of the upper lip;wherein the coupling parts on the second pair of edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at ...

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

Floor panel, characterized in that it is of the type that can be installed according to the fold down-technique, that it comprises coupling means in one piece on all four edges, and that measures are taken in order to avoid an undesired shifting on the long edges during the turning down of the floor panel. 1. A floor panel for forming a floor covering , wherein this floor panel is rectangular and oblong and comprises:a first pair of opposite edges, which form the long edges of the floor panel, and comprises a second pair of opposite edges, which form the short edges of the floor panel;wherein both pairs of opposite edges comprise coupling parts, which allow that a plurality of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other;wherein these coupling parts, on both pairs of edges, form a first locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges, and form a second locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;wherein these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges substantially are realized in the material of the floor panel itself;wherein the coupling parts of at least the first pair of opposite edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement and to this aim these coupling parts on the first pair of opposite edges consist of a tongue and a groove, and locking parts, which, in the coupled condition, prevent the shifting apart of the tongue and groove;wherein on the first pair of opposite edges the groove is bordered by a lower lip and an upper lip, of which the lower lip extends laterally up to beyond the distal extremity of the upper lip;wherein the coupling parts on the second pair of edges are configured such that two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other ...

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 ...

FLOOR BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH FLOOR BOARDS

A floor board including a decorative surface layer applied to a substrate, where the substrate has MDF or HDF material at a side edge thereof, where the side edge is treated both with an impregnation agent and/or a sealing agent based on a superabsorbing material. Also a method for manufacturing such floor boards. 1. A floor board comprising a decorative surface layer applied to a substrate , wherein said substrate comprises MDF or HDF material at a side edge thereof , wherein said side edge of said substrate is treated with an impregnation agent and wherein said side edge is provided with a coating agent that forms a water tight layer on the respective edge , or on part of it.2. The floor board of claim 1 , wherein the coating agent comprises any one of nano or micro clay claim 1 , micro wax claim 1 , TEFLON powder particles of bentonite clay claim 1 , amorphous silica or fuller earth claim 1 , such as palygorskite and/or attapulgite.3. The floor board of claim 1 , wherein the coating agent comprises particles of bentonite clay or amorphous silica.4. The floor board as in claim 1 , wherein the coating agent comprises particles claim 1 , wherein the particles of the coating agent have an average particle diameter of less than 100 micron.5. The floor board as in claim 1 , wherein the coating agent comprises a superabsorbing material or is based on a superabsorbing material.6. The floor board as in claim 1 , wherein the coating agent has been applied immediately underneath the decorative surface layer claim 1 , overlapping therewith.7. The floor board as in claim 1 , wherein said impregnation agent comprises at least a substance chosen from the list consisting of an epoxy resin claim 1 , a fluorocopolymer and acetic anhydride.8. The floor board as in claim 1 , wherein said impregnation agent comprises a solvent claim 1 , wherein the solvent is different from water.9. The floor board as in claim 8 , wherein said solvent is chosen from the list consisting of a ...

FLOOR BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH FLOOR BOARDS

A floor board including a decorative surface layer applied to a substrate, where the substrate has MDF or HDF material at a side edge thereof, where the side edge is treated both with an impregnation agent and/or a sealing agent based on a superabsorbing material. Also a method for manufacturing such floor boards. 1. A floor board comprising a decorative surface layer applied to a substrate , wherein said substrate comprises MDF or HDF material at a side edge thereof , wherein said side edge is treated with a sealing agent;wherein the sealing agent is based on a superabsorbing material, said superabsorbing material comprising crystals of polyacrylate, or the sealing agent relates to particles of bentonite clay, amorphous silica or fuller earth, such as palygorskite and/or attapulgite.2. The floor board of claim 1 , wherein said side edge of said substrate is treated with an impregnation agent.3. The floor board as in claim 2 , wherein said impregnation agent comprises a solvent claim 2 , wherein the solvent is different from water.4. The floor board of claim 3 , wherein said solvent is chosen from the list consisting of a butylacetate or propylacetate claim 3 , such as 3-Methoxy-3-Methyl-1-Butylacetate (MMB-AC) or 1-Methoxy-Propylacetate (MPA) claim 3 , a dibasic ester claim 3 , a glycol ether or glycol diether claim 3 , such as Dipropylene Glycol Dimethyl Ether claim 3 , a benzoate ester claim 3 , such as that sold under the name Prifer 6813 claim 3 , or claim 3 , a tetramethoxyether claim 3 , such as Ethane claim 3 ,1 claim 3 ,1 claim 3 ,2 claim 3 ,2-tetramethoxy-.5. The floor board as in claim 1 , wherein said MDF or HDF material comprises wood fibers glued by means of ureum formaldehyde glue or melamine ureum formaldehyde; and wherein said MDF or HDF material has an average density of more than 750 kg per cubic meter and comprises a higher density region at least near said decorative surface layer claim 1 , wherein said higher density region has a density of 900 ...

Installation of Floorcovering Article on Chemically Abated Flooring Surface and Composite Article

The present invention relates to the installation of floorcovering articles on chemically abated flooring surfaces and the composite article resulting therefrom. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for chemical removal of mastic, putty and/or paste material from a flooring surface. The process includes applying abatement chemical to the mastic material on the flooring surface to soften the mastic material and cause it to physically separate and release from the flooring surface, removal of the mastic material and abatement chemical, and the subsequent application of a barrier coating to the flooring surface. The barrier coating reduces and/or eliminates the migration of residual abatement chemicals into floorcovering articles thereinafter installed on the chemically abated flooring surface. The resulting composite article is comprised of a chemically abated flooring surface containing pores, at least one abatement chemical in said pores, a polymer-containing barrier material, and a floorcovering article. 1. A process for installing a floorcovering article on a chemically abated flooring surface comprising the steps of:(a) Providing a chemically abated flooring surface;(b) Applying a polymer-containing barrier material to at least a portion of the chemically abated flooring surface to form a chemically abated flooring surface containing a barrier coating thereon; and(c) Applying a floorcovering article to the barrier-containing, chemically abated flooring surface.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the chemically abated flooring surface is concrete.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the polymer-containing barrier material is selected from the group consisting of acrylic material claim 1 , epoxy-based material claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the polymer-containing barrier material further includes at least one pigment.5. The process of claim 4 , wherein the at least one pigment is a kaolin-based material.6. The ...

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.

SURFACE ELEMENT

The invention relates to a surface element (), intended for use as a floor, wall and/or ceiling surface element for a floor, wall and/or ceiling covering, having at least one carrier plate () and at least one functional layer (), wherein the carrier plate () comprises a top side () facing a usable side () and an underside () opposite the top side () and facing the underground (). According to the invention, it is provided that the functional layer () is provided underneath the carrier plate (), and that the functional layer () is designed in such a way that, in the installed state, it projects beyond the side edge () of the side (), in particular of the long side (), on at least one side (), especially on at least one long side (). 1. A surface element , intended for use as a floor , wall and/or ceiling surface element for a floor , wall and/or ceiling covering , having at least one carrier plate and at least one functional layer , wherein the carrier plate comprises a top side facing a usable side and an underside opposite the top side and facing the underground ,whereinthe functional layer is provided underneath the carrier plate, and in that the functional layer is designed in such a way that, in the installed state, it projects beyond the side edge of the side, in particular of the long side, on at least one side, especially on at least one long side.2. The surface element according to claim 1 , wherein on opposite sides of the carrier plate corresponding tongue-and-groove joint geometries claim 1 , especially for the design of a click connection claim 1 , are provided with a groove side comprising a groove and a tongue side opposite the groove side comprising a tongue claim 1 , wherein the functional layer projects beyond the side edge of the groove side in the installed state and/or in that corresponding snap fastener and/or bayonet connection geometries are provided on opposite sides of the carrier plate.3. The surface elements according to claim 1 , wherein ...

PANEL

A panel having a pair of complementary locking elements at mutually opposite panel edges. The locking elements are positively locking holding profiles with a locking groove and a complementary locking tongue respectively. At least at the edge of one of the holding profiles the panel surface has an edge break portion. The holding profile provided with the edge break portion has an upper contact surface beneath the edge break portion and the complementary holding profile has a complementary upper contact surface arranged substantially parallel thereto. A butt joint is produced by contact of two contact surfaces. The butt joint is inclined relative to the panel surface. One of the contact surfaces is associated with a tongue and is inclined downwardly toward the free end of the tongue in question and the complementary upper contact surface is associated with a groove and is inclined downwardly toward the bottom of the groove. 19-. (canceled)10. A panel comprising at least one pair of complementary locking means at mutually opposite panel edges , wherein the locking means are in the form of positively locking holding profiles with a locking groove and with a complementary locking tongue respectively , wherein at least at the edge of one of the holding profiles the panel surface has an edge break portion , with the proviso that that holding profile which is provided with the edge break portion is provided with an upper contact surface beneath the edge break portion and the complementary holding profile is provided with a complementary upper contact surface which is arranged substantially parallel thereto , and wherein a butt joint can be produced by the two contact surfaces in contact with each other , wherein the butt joint is inclined relative to the panel surface and for that purpose one of the contact surfaces is associated with a tongue and is inclined downwardly in the direction of the free end of the tongue in question and the complementary upper contact surface ...

CALENDER, PRODUCTION LINE FOR FOAMED FLOOR, AND ONCE-FORMING PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FOAMED FLOOR

A calender, comprising a base and a set of calendering rollers arranged on the base, wherein, the set of calendering rollers comprises a set of primary calendering rollers and a set of embossing rollers used for embossing a material to be processed; the set of primary calendering rollers and the set of embossing rollers are spaced apart for a distance to allow the material to be cooled before entering the set of embossing rollers from the set of primary calendering rollers. The calender can realize a better embossing effect, and integration production can be realized due to the use of the calender in a production of a foamed floor. 1. A calender , comprising a base and a set of calendering rollers arranged on the base , wherein , the set of calendering rollers comprises a set of primary calendering rollers and a set of embossing rollers used for embossing a material to be processed; the set of primary calendering rollers and the set of embossing rollers are spaced apart for a distance to allow the material to be cooled before entering the set of embossing rollers from the set of primary calendering rollers.2. The calender according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , a set of cooling rollers is provided between the set of primary calendering rollers and the set of embossing rollers.3. The calender according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , according to a processing flow claim 1 , the calender successively comprises a cooling and shaping device claim 1 , the set of primary calendering rollers and the set of embossing rollers.4. The calender according to claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , the cooling and shaping device comprises a first cooling component and a second cooling component spaced apart; a gap between the first cooling component and the second cooling component allows the material to be processed to pass therethrough and ensures that the material to be processed comes into contact with both the first cooling component and the second cooling component when passing through ...

PLASTIC COMPOSITION, COMPOSITE FLOOR INCLUDING PLASTIC COMPOSITION AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

The present invention discloses a plastic composition, a composite floor including the plastic composition and a preparation method thereof. The plastic composition is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 30-55 parts of polyvinyl chloride, 35-55 parts of limestone powder, 0.5-5 parts of polyurethane foaming agent and 0.5-5 parts of stabilizer. The composite floor includes a decoration layer and a supporting layer, wherein the supporting layer is prepared from the plastic composition. The composite floor provided by the present invention has the advantages of simple structure, beautiful and elegant appearance, and good anti-water, anti-insect and anti-mildew effects. Moreover, the composite floor can effectively save wood resources, is low in cost and is more environmentally friendly. 1. A plastic composition , characterized by being prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 30-55 parts of polyvinyl chloride , 35-55 parts of limestone powder , 0.5-5 parts of polyurethane foaming agent and 0.5-5 parts of stabilizer.2. The plastic composition of claim 1 , wherein the stabilizer is a calcium-zinc stabilizer.3. The plastic composition of claim 2 , wherein preferably claim 2 , the plastic composition is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 35-50 parts of polyvinyl chloride claim 2 , 40-50 parts of limestone powder claim 2 , 0.5-2 parts of polyurethane foaming agent and 0.5-2 parts of stabilizer.4. A composite floor claim 1 , comprising a decoration layer and a supporting layer claim 1 , wherein the supporting layer is prepared from the plastic composition of .5. The composite floor of claim 4 , wherein the decoration layer is prepared from one or more materials of wood claim 4 , bamboo claim 4 , scrimber and decorative paper.6. The composite floor of claim 5 , wherein the supporting layer comprises a front face and a back face claim 5 , the front face of the supporting layer is provided with the decoration layer ...

BUILDING PANEL WITH A MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM

Building panels ′ provided with a mechanical locking system including a tongue , at an edge of a first panel , cooperating with a tongue groove , at an edge of an adjacent second panel ′, for vertical locking of the building panels. The edge of the first panel is provided with a displacement groove , which is downwardly open, and includes an inner wall , an outer wall , and an upper wall . The tongue is formed out of the edge of the first panel. A resilient and displaceable and part of the tongue is displaceable into the displacement groove 111-. (canceled)12. Building panels provided with a mechanical locking system comprising a tongue , at an edge of a first panel , cooperating with a tongue groove , at an edge of an adjacent second panel , for vertical locking of the building panels , whereinthe edge of the first panel is provided with a displacement groove to obtain a resilient and displaceable tongue part, said displacement groove is downwardly open, and comprises an inner wall, an outer wall and an upper wall,the tongue is formed out of the edge of the first panel,the resilient and displaceable part of the tongue is configured to be displaced into the displacement groove by a lower lip of the tongue groove during assembling of the first and the second panel by a vertical displacement of the second panel toward the first panel,a thickness of the outer wall of the displacement groove at a first and upper part of the displacement groove, at the upper surface of the tongue, is configured such that the resilient and displaceable tongue part is obtained, andthe edges of the adjacent panels are provided with upper overlapping surfaces.13. The building panels as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the upper overlapping surfaces are essentially horizontal.14. The building panels as claimed in claim 12 , wherein upper overlapping surfaces extends along the whole edge.15. The building panels as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the upper overlapping surfaces are positioned above ...

Universal tile installation mat for uncoupling floor or wall tiles set in mortar from a support surface

A universal tile installation mat is described for use in the construction of tiled floors and walls and wherein the mat is secured on a sub-floor surface formed of wood or concrete or a wall surface. The tile installation mat uncouples the mortar and the tiles set therein and disposed over the mat to prevent cracking of the mortar, the tiles and the grouted joints due to displacements in the support surfaces. The tile installation mat is formed from flexible plastics materials and has three different types of support formations integrally formed therein to anchor mortar and to retain heating wires captive in different patterns as desired to form a heated tiled floor or wall. The support formations facilitates ease of installation of heated wires and provides counter acting forces against a heating wire from escaping from anchoring passages formed by the support formations.

Support Structure with a Connecting Plug

Support structure for a surface area, comprising an array of base elements, interconnected for forming the base structure defining a deck, the base elements comprising at least one void for receiving a fluid and wherein the deck is provided with openings for passing fluids into and/or from said void and/or openings for interconnecting the base elements, wherein in at least one of said openings a plug has been provided, said plug provided with a connector for connecting an artefact to said plug. 1. A Support structure for a surface area , comprising an array of base elements , interconnected for forming the base structure defining a deck , the base elements comprising at least one void for receiving a fluid and wherein the deck is provided with at least one of openings for passing fluids into and/or from said void and/or openings for interconnecting the base elements , wherein in at least one of said openings a plug has been provided , said plug provided with a connector for connecting an artefact to said plug.2. The support structure according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one plug is releasably connected to a base element claim 1 , wherein the connector is accessible from an upper side of the deck.3. The support structure according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one plug has an upper end which is flush with or below an upper side of said deck.4. The support structure according to claim 1 , wherein the plug is provided with at least one wing element which extends outward from a body of the plug claim 1 , such that in a first position said wing element can lock the plug in said opening claim 1 , and in a second position said wing element can pass through said opening for placing and/or removing said plug from said opening.5. The support structure according to claim 4 , wherein said plug can be rotated around a longitudinal axis of said plug body for bringing the plug from the first position into the second position or vice versa claim 4 , wherein the plug is ...

FLOOR PANEL FOR FORMING A FLOOR COVERING

A floor panel for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor covering consists of floor panels, which, on at least one pair of edges, are provided with coupling parts. The coupling parts substantially are manufactured from the material of the floor panel, and the coupling parts are configured such that two such floor panels, at the pair of edges, can be installed and locked to each other by means of a downward movement and/or by means of the fold-down principle. 137.-. (canceled)38. A floor panel for forming a floor covering ,wherein this floor panel comprises a first pair of opposite edges, as well as a second pair of opposite edges;wherein the first pair of opposite edges comprises coupling parts, which allow that two of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other, and wherein said coupling parts show the following characteristics:the coupling parts comprise a horizontally active locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges;the coupling parts also comprise a vertically active locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking transverse to the plane of the floor panels;the coupling parts substantially are realized from the material of the floor panel itself; andthe coupling parts are configured such that two of such panels can be coupled to each other at these edges by means of a turning movement;wherein the second pair of opposite edges also comprises coupling parts on both edges, which allow that two of such floor panels mutually can be coupled to each other, wherein said coupling parts show the following characteristics:the coupling parts comprise a horizontally active locking system, which, in a coupled condition of two of such floor panels, effects a locking in the plane of the floor panels and perpendicular to the respective edges;the coupling parts also comprise a vertically active ...

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 ...

HALOGEN-FREE DECORATIVE HOMOGENEOUS SURFACE COVERINGS

Halogen-free decorative surface covering compositions comprising a polymer blend, the polymer blend comprising: 1. Process for the preparation of a halogen-free decorative surface covering , comprising the steps of: a) at least one thermoplastic elastomer, said thermoplastic elastomer being a block copolymer comprising hard and soft sequences, wherein the hard sequence is a (co)polymer of one or more vinyl aromatic monomer(s) and wherein the soft sequence is a (co)polymer of one or more alkylene(s) or of a mixture of one or more alkylene(s) and one or more vinylaromatic monomers;', 'b) at least one thermoplastic polyurethane;, 'i. providing a plurality of single coloured strands, each single coloured strand comprising a polymer blend, which comprisesii. granulating each single coloured strand separately to form single coloured granules or merging the plurality of single coloured strands and granulating the merging outcome to form multi coloured granules;iii. converting said single or multi coloured marbled granules into a multi coloured halogen-free surface covering preferably by calendering or pressing.2. The process according to wherein the each single coloured strand is provided by mixing and compounding components of the polymer blend claim 1 , wherein the compounding is performed at a temperature comprised between 140 and 220° C. claim 1 , preferably between 150 and 200° C. claim 1 , more preferably between 160 and 190° C.3. The process according to wherein the merging outcome of step ii) is obtained from calendering or extruding the plurality of single coloured strands.4. The process according to wherein the calendering in step ii) is performed at a temperature comprised between 110 and 160° C. claim 1 , preferably between 120 and 150° C. claim 1 , more preferably between 130 and 140° C.5. The process according to wherein the extruding in step ii) is performed at a temperature comprised between 40 and 150° C. claim 1 , preferably between 80 and 150° C. claim 1 ...

Architectural Construction Technique

A construction technique, for example for residential, light commercial and multifamily building construction, involving pre-fabricated elements. The elements include prefabricated structural components and prefabricated surface components. A technique of incremental building includes assembling a building structure using these pre-fabricated elements. 1. A prefabricated structural component for construction of a building , the prefabricated structural component comprising:a first joist comprising a substantially planar central web section, the central web section being joined at a first edge by a first flange oriented perpendicular to the central web section, and the central web section being joined at a second edge by a second flange oriented perpendicular to the central web section;a first air barrier gasket on an exterior edge of the first flange of the first joist, the exterior edge of the first flange being opposite to an interior edge of the first flange that is joined to the central web section;a second air barrier gasket on an exterior edge of the second flange of the first joist, the exterior edge of the second flange being opposite to an interior edge of the second flange that is joined to the central web section;a second joist, perpendicular to the central web section of the first joist and attached by a first flange of the second joist to the central web section of the first joist, the second joist further including a second flange, the first flange and second flange of the second joist being perpendicular to a substantially planar central web section of the second joist; andan exterior finish layer, mounted to an exterior edge of the second flange of the second joist, and being oriented in a direction perpendicular to the central web section of the second joist and parallel to the central web section of the first joist.2. The prefabricated structural component of claim 1 , further comprising:thermal insulation in at least one space between the central ...

FLOOR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS

Floor panel, wherein this floor panel comprises at least a substrate and a decor provided thereon, wherein said substrate substantially consists of thermoplastic material and/or filler materials, wherein the substrate encloses one or more glass fiber cloths, wherein the total weight of glass fiber cloths is more than 85 grams per square meter. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing floor panels which enclose a glass fiber cloth. 1. A floor panel , comprising at least a substrate and a decor provided thereon , wherein said substrate substantially consists of thermoplastic material and/or filler materials , wherein the substrate encloses one or more glass fiber cloths such that the substrate extends at least on both sides of the one or more glass fiber cloths , and wherein a total weight of glass fiber cloths is more than 85 grams per square meter.2. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the total weight of glass fiber cloths is between 100 and 150 grams per square meter.3. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the substrate encloses only one glass fiber cloth.4. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein the substrate substantially consists of a strewn and pressed granulate of said thermoplastic material and/or filler materials.5. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said glass fiber cloths are situated outside a central line of said substrate.6. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said glass fiber cloths relate to so-called non-woven glass fiber layers.7. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said glass fiber cloths are covered with an adherence material and/or a stabilizing material.8. The floor panel of claim 7 , wherein said glass fiber cloths are covered with a thermosetting material.9. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said thermoplastic material has a glass transition temperature of less than 100° C.10. The floor panel of claim 1 , wherein said thermoplastic material relates to polyvinyl chloride with an amount of plasticizer which is higher than ...

ACOUSTICAL VINYL FLOORING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

An acoustical vinyl tile having an integral acoustical layer is disclosed. The vinyl tile includes a vinyl portion, an acoustical portion, and an adhesive layer for fixing the vinyl portion to the acoustical portion. The acoustical portion comprises a crumb rubber component and a polyurethane foam component. The acoustical portion can include 10-40% crumb rubber and 60-90% polyurethane foam. The resulting vinyl tile meets ASTM E 2179 IIC sound requirements. A method of making a vinyl tile meeting the ASTM sound requirements is also disclosed. The method includes providing a vinyl slab portion, providing an acoustical slab portion comprising crumb rubber, polyurethane foam and a resin binder; and bonding the vinyl slab portion to the acoustical portion. Other embodiments are described and claimed. 1. A vinyl tile , comprising:a vinyl portion;an acoustical portion comprising a mixture of rubber and polyurethane; andan adhesive layer for fixing the vinyl portion to the acoustical portion;wherein the vinyl tile installed on a floor/ceiling assembly provides the resulting assembly with an IIC, in accordance with ASTM E 2179, of 50 or greater.2. The vinyl tile of claim 1 , wherein the rubber comprises crumb rubber.3. The vinyl tile of claim 2 , wherein the polyurethane comprises a polyurethane foam.4. The vinyl tile of claim 3 , further comprising a resin binder in the mixture of rubber and polyurethane.5. The vinyl tile of claim 1 , wherein the mixture of rubber and polyurethane comprises 10 to 40 parts crumb rubber and 60 to 90 parts polyurethane foam claim 1 , and a resin binder.6. The vinyl tile of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer comprises polyurethane adhesive.7. The vinyl tile of claim 1 , wherein the vinyl tile comprises at least 60% recycled content.8. A vinyl tile claim 1 , comprising:a vinyl portion; andan acoustical portion comprising a mixture of a rubber component, a polyurethane component, and a resin binder component; anda polyurethane adhesive layer ...

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.

DIMENSIONALLY STABLE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR FLOORING

The present invention provides a resin composition for flooring characterized in that it comprises a PLA resin, a plasticizer, and an acrylate oligomer. Also, the present invention provides a method for manufacturing flooring, comprising the step of processing flooring which includes a sheet-like molded body of the resin composition and manufacturing the sheet-like molded body by processing the resin composition through extrusion or calendaring methods. 1. A resin composition for flooring materials , comprising: a PLA resin; a plasticizer; and an acrylate oligomer.2. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the PLA resin is a polymer comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of L-lactic acid claim 1 , D-lactic acid claim 1 , L-lactide claim 1 , D-lactide claim 1 , L claim 1 ,D-lactide and D claim 1 ,L-lactide as a polymerization unit.3. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer is a non-phthalate plasticizer.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer is present in an amount of 20 parts by weight to 80 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the PLA resin.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylate oligomer is formed by adding a metallic salt to an acrylate monomer.6. The resin composition according to claim 5 , wherein the metallic salt comprises a monovalent or divalent cation.7. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylate oligomer has a weight average molecular weight from 5 claim 1 ,000 to 35 claim 1 ,000.8. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylate oligomer comprises an ion group therein.9. The resin composition according to claim 8 , wherein the ion group comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of zinc claim 8 , lithium claim 8 , sodium claim 8 , aluminum claim 8 , and potassium ions.10. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylate oligomer is present in an ...

WEIGHT LIFTING STATION

Disclosed is a method of adhering a translucent material on top of a central wooden platform of a weight lifting station to make a unitary structure, where the wooden platform or a design positioned between the wooden platform and the translucent material is visible through the translucent material after the translucent material and the wooden platform are adhered together. 1. A weight lifting station comprising:a weight lifting rack adapted to support a barbell bearing weights in an elevated position; a wooden platform;', 'a translucent material positioned over said wooden platform; and', 'a design positioned between said wooden platform and said translucent material, wherein said design is visible through said translucent material, wherein said wooden platform and said translucent material are integrated together as a unitary structure;, 'a center portion positioned on an underlying floor with said center portion extending under said weight lifting rack, said center portion comprising;'}{'b': 9', '5, 'wherein said center portion is at least three eighths of an inch (. mm) thick.'}2. The weight lifting station of claim 1 , wherein said translucent material is clear flexible vinyl.3. The weight lifting station of claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive between said translucent material and said wooden platform that adheres said translucent material to said wooden platform.4. The weight lifting station of claim 1 , wherein said translucent material comprises a textured side constructed and arranged as a non-slip finish claim 1 , wherein said textured side is faced away from said wooden platform.5. The weight lifting station of claim 1 , wherein said translucent material comprises a smooth side that is faced toward said wooden platform.6. The weight lifting station of claim 1 , wherein said translucent material has a minimum thickness of approximately one sixteenth of an inch (1.6 mm).7. The weight lifting station of claim 1 , wherein said translucent material is ...

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 having a rectangular and oblong shape , the floor panel comprising:a substrate; anda top layer provided on the substrate and forming a decorative side of the floor panel;wherein the top layer is at least composed of a print provided on a carrier sheet and a transparent thermoplastic layer situated above the print;wherein the substrate has a thickness from 2 to 10 millimeter and forms at least half of the thickness of the floor panel;wherein the substrate is a polyurethane-based substrate and the transparent thermoplastic layer is polyurethane-based, wherein the floor panel has a length of more than 1.1 meters and further comprises a plurality of reinforcing layers situated outside the center line of the substrate.2. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein at least one reinforcing layer is at each side of the center line.3. The floor panel according to claim 1 , wherein at least one reinforcing layer is located in the top layer underneath the print.4. The floor panel according to claim 3 , wherein at least one reinforcing layer is embedded in the substrate at a location closer to the decorative side.5. The floor panel according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is a glass fiber ...

Surface Covering Production Method Using Digital Printing

A method of producing a decorative surface covering comprises generating one or more synthetic images. The generation of these images includes arranging local prototype motifs characteristic of a material to be mimicked in a random manner and generating or preserving continuity between the local prototype motifs in such a way as to yield globally an appearance of the material to be mimicked, digitally printing one or more synthetic images on a printing substrate, and assembling the printing substrate with one or more backing layers and/or one or more transparent top layers so as to form the decorative surface covering. 1. A method of producing a decorative surface covering , comprising: 'arranging local prototype motifs characteristic of a material to be mimicked in a random manner and generating or preserving continuity between said local prototype motifs in such a way as to yield globally an appearance of the material to be mimicked;', 'generating one or more synthetic images, the generation of the one or more synthetic images includingdigitally printing one or more synthetic images on a printing substrate; andassembling said printing substrate with one or more backing layers and/or one or more transparent top layers so as to form said decorative surface covering.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said local prototype motifs comprise photograph snippets of one or more photographs of the material to be mimicked.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said local prototype motifs comprise computer-generated snippets imitating distinctive visual motifs of the material to be mimicked.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said local prototype motifs are generated and/or arranged in said random manner by rule-based processing using rules selected in accordance with the material to be mimicked.5. The method as claimed claim 1 , wherein said local prototype motifs are blended into one another for generating continuity between said local prototype ...

MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOOR PANELS

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system that may be locked with a vertical displacement of a first panel against a second panel. The locking system includes a flexible strip that during locking bends upwardly or downwardly. The locking system includes a first and a second joint edge section with different locking functions. One section provides a horizontal locking and another section provides a vertical locking. 1. A set of floor panels provided with a mechanical locking system and comprising a first panel and a second panel , the second panel being configured to be locked to the first panel by angling , wherein the mechanical locking system comprises:a strip extending horizontally from a lower part of a first edge of the first panel and a downwardly open locking groove formed in a second edge of the second panel, the strip comprising an upwardly protruding locking element configured to cooperate with the locking groove for locking the first edge and the second edge in a horizontal direction parallel to a main plane of the floor panels,an upper tongue and a lower tongue configured to cooperate with an upper tongue groove and a lower tongue groove, respectively, for locking the first edge and the second edge vertically at least in a first direction upwards, anda lower protrusion provided in the second edge of the second panel configured to cooperate with an upper part of the strip for locking the first edge and the second edge in a second vertical direction downwards,wherein the upper tongue is spaced from an upper wall of the upper tongue groove in a locked position of the first edge and second edge.2. The set of floor panels according to claim 1 , wherein the lower tongue extends horizontally beyond an upper portion of the second edge.3. The set of floor panels according to claim 1 , wherein the upper tongue is configured to be spaced from an upper wall of the upper tongue groove during locking when the second panel is angled ...

FLOOR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS

A method for manufacturing a floor panel with a substrate and a top layer of laminate, which floor panel, at one or more edges, is provided with a lower edge region, where the laminate extends in one piece from the actual upper surface of the substrate over the lower edge region at least up to a point. The laminate surface is situated at a level in a horizontal plane which intersects the substrate and that the substrate material, at the location of the lower edge region, has the same or a lower density than at the actual upper surface of the substrate material. 1. A method for manufacturing floor panels , wherein the floor panels have at least a substrate and a top layer including at least one material sheet , wherein the method comprises at least the following steps:providing a basic board of the material of the substrate;composing a stack which comprises at least the basic board and the at least one material sheet;pressing said stack in a heated press, wherein said at least one material sheet forms a top layer adhered onto the substrate;subdividing the pressed whole into semi-finished panels, from which said panels can be formed;finishing the semi-finished panels to form said floor panels;wherein the at least one material sheet consists of material strips situated next to each other.2. The method for manufacturing panels according to claim 1 , wherein said subdividing takes place at least at a location of the edges of adjacent material strips.3. The method for manufacturing panels according to claim 1 , wherein one or more of the at least one material sheet is a paper layer claim 1 , such that said material strips are paper strips.4. The method for manufacturing panels according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one material sheet extends in the stack continuously over the substrate material of at least two of the finally envisaged panels and that the press element and/or the basic board are provided with means for concentrating tears in said at least one material ...

MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR PANELS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME

Floor panels are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible locking element in a locking groove which during a horizontal motion is displaced vertically. 112-. (canceled)13. A set of floor panels which are mechanically connectable to each other along one pair of adjacent edges , each of said floor panels comprising:one or more upper layers of a decorative plastic material, and an intermediate core of a plastic material;a flexible tongue on a first edge of the panel;a tongue groove on a second edge of the panel for receiving the flexible tongue of an adjacent panel for mechanically locking together said adjacent edges at right angles to a principal plane of the panels thereby forming a vertical mechanical connection between the panels, wherein the tongue groove is formed in a core of the panel; anda locking element formed in one piece with the panel at the first or the second edge and a locking groove at the other of the first or the second edge, the locking groove being open towards a rear side of the panel that faces a subfloor;wherein the locking element and the locking groove form a horizontal mechanical connection for locking the panels to each other horizontally parallel to the principal plane and at right angles to the joined first and second edges,wherein the flexible tongue is resilient and formed of a separate material than the core, and cooperates with the tongue groove,wherein two of the panels can be mechanically joined together by displacement of said two panels vertically towards each other while at least a part of the flexible tongue is resiliently displaced horizontally until said adjacent edges of the two panels are brought into engagement with each other vertically and the tongue is then displaced towards its initial position against the tongue groove,wherein the flexible tongue has an inner part mounted in a sideward open groove, in the first or the second edge, and a protruding part, wherein the inner part is fixed in the ...

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 at least one substrate and optionally a top layer, whereby said substrate comprises a synthetic material and at least one filler material. The at least one filler is present in an amount of at least 20.0 wt. % based on the weight of the substrate, and said filler material comprises at least 50 wt. % talc. 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 at least one filler material , wherein said filler material is present in said substrate in an amount of at least 20.0 wt. % based on the weight of said substrate , and wherein said at least one filler comprises talc in an amount of at least 50 wt. % based on the total weight of said filler material.2. Covering panel according to claim 1 , having a dimensional stability within the range of −0.20% to +0.20% claim 1 , as determined according to DIN EN ISO 23999 at 70° C.3. Covering panel according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one filler material is present in said substrate in an amount from 30.0 to 47.5 wt. % based on the total weight of said substrate.4. Covering panel according to claim 1 , wherein said filler material comprises at least 80 wt. % talc based on the total weight of said filler material.5. Covering panel according to claim 1 , wherein said filler material consists of talc.6. Covering panel according to claim 1 , wherein said filler material is comprised of a mixture of talc and at least one other filler in a ratio talc:other filler(s) higher than 1:1 claim 1 , based on wt. %.7. Covering panel according to claim 1 , whereby said filler comprises particles with at least 95% of said particles having a particle size between 5.0 μm and 200.0 μm claim 1 , measured according to ISO 13317-3.8. Covering panel according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

SELF-ADHESIVE FLOOR COVERING AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention 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 floor covering is characterised in that the adhesive comprises a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a self-adhesive floor covering. 1. 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 , characterised in that the adhesive comprises a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer.2. The self-adhesive floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a contact adhesive.3. The self-adhesive floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a hot-melt adhesive.4. The self-adhesive floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer comprises a styrene block copolymer.5. The self-adhesive floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer comprises a triblock copolymer having the structure S—X—S claim 1 , wherein S is a styrene block and X is a block having elastomeric properties at 20° C.6. The self-adhesive floor covering according claim 1 , wherein the styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer comprises a diblock copolymer.7. The self-adhesive floor covering according to claim 1 , wherein the styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer comprises at least one compound from the group consisting of styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer claim 1 , styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer claim 1 , styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block ...

FLOORING CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD

This invention relates to an assembly type floor panel that is easy to assemble, dismantle, and maintain, and that closely and nonadhesively contacts an underlying floor. The floor panel is composed of a base panel of elastic material, e.g., calcium carbonate, a stiffer panel on the upper side of the base panel and a sliding protective sheet on the bottom side of the base panel. Adjacent panels are joined by the cooperation of a projection and groove along an edge of one panel with a projection and groove along an edge of an adjacent panel. By virtue of the elasticity of the base panel and the protective sheet, the floor panel can closely contact an underlying floor, accommodate uneveness in the underlying floor, and conduct heat from the underlying floor. 18-. (canceled)9. A flooring construction comprising a plurality of floor panels arranged in side-by-side relationship , each of said floor panels comprises a base panel made of elastic material and having an upper and lower face, a layer of surface material on the upper face of the base panel, the surface material being composed of a material lighter than the elastic material of the base panel, a sliding protective sheet on the lower face of the base panel;', 'each said floor panel has opposite first and second side edges, a projecting part, and a groove extending along the first side edge and a projecting part and a groove extending along the second side edge;', 'the projecting part extending along the first side edge is located adjacent said upper face, the groove extending along the first side edge is located adjacent the lower face, the projecting part extending along the second side edge is located adjacent said lower face, and the groove extending along the second side edge is located adjacent the upper face;', 'the projecting part along the first side edge of at least one of said floor panels extends into the groove along the second side edge of an adjacent one of said floor panels and the projecting part ...

MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR PANELS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME

Floor panels are provided with a mechanical locking system including a flexible locking element in a locking groove which during a horizontal motion is displaced vertically. A panel system including a plurality of rectangular panels with long and short edges which are mechanically connectable to each other along at least one pair of adjacent edges, said panels each being provided with a tongue and groove formed in one piece with the panels for mechanically locking together said adjacent edges at right angles to the principal plane of the panels, thereby forming a vertical mechanical connection between the panels, said panels being provided with a first locking element at one first edge formed in one piece with the panel and a locking groove at an opposite second edge, the locking groove being open towards a rear side or a front side of the panel. 1. A flooring system , comprising a plurality of rectangular floor panels with long and short edges which are mechanically connectable to each other along one pair of adjacent edges , said floor panels each being provided with a tongue and groove formed in one piece with the panels for mechanically locking together said adjacent edges at right angles to the principal plane of the panels , thereby forming a vertical mechanical connection between the panels , said panels being provided with a first locking element at one first edge formed in one piece with the panel and a locking groove at an opposite second edge , the locking groove being open towards a rear side or a front side of the panel ,each panel being provided with a second locking element, formed of a separate material and connected to the locking groove,the first and second locking elements form a mechanical connection locking the panels to each other horizontally parallel to the principal plane and at right angles to the joint edges,the second locking element is flexible and resilient such that two panels, can be mechanically joined by displacement of said two ...

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- ...

NON-POLYVINYL CHLORIDE RECYCLABLE ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLYFLOORING MATERIAL HAVING EXCELLENT ABRASION-RESISTANCE AND DIMENSIONAL STABILITY

The present invention relates to a flooring material formed by sequentially accumulating a surface layer film, a printing layer and a back layer sheet. The surface layer film includes a thermoplastic polyurethane resin (A) having a Shore hardness of 40-80 D, a softening point of 100-150° C., and a light transmittance of greater than or equal to 90%. The back layer sheet includes a thermoplastic polyurethane resin (B) having a Shore hardness of 40-80 D and a softening point of 100-150° C. 1. An environment-friendly flooring material formed by sequentially stacking a surface layer film , a printing layer , and a back layer sheet from an upper part ,wherein the surface layer film includes a thermoplastic polyurethane resin (A) having a Shore hardness of 40 D to 80 D, a softening point of 100° C. to 150° C., and a light transmittance of 90% or more, andthe back layer sheet includes a thermoplastic polyurethane resin (B) having a Shore hardness of 40 D to 80 D and a softening point of 100° C. to 150° C.2. The environment-friendly flooring material of claim 1 , wherein the surface layer film and the back layer sheet further include any one or a mixture of two or more selected from a copolymer having a core-shell structure in which a core is an elastic body and a shell is formed of an acrylic resin claim 1 , an inorganic particle claim 1 , and an organic particle.3. The environment-friendly flooring material of claim 2 , wherein the elastic body is rubber or elastomer.4. The environment-friendly flooring material of claim 2 , wherein the elastic body is any one or two or more selected from the group consisting of butadiene rubber claim 2 , styrene-butadiene rubber claim 2 , styrene-butadiene-styrene rubber claim 2 , acrylonitrile rubber claim 2 , acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber claim 2 , butyl acrylate rubber claim 2 , ethylene-propylene-diene rubber claim 2 , ethylene-propylene rubber claim 2 , and styrene-propylene rubber.5. The environment-friendly flooring material of ...