Floor panel for forming a floor covering and method for manufacturing such floor panels
US10465391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/0064
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method may be provided for manufacturing a floor panel having a decorative upper side formed by a top layer. The top layer may have at least a decorative layer that includes a digital print and a transparent or translucent wear layer. The method may involve providing a plurality of pigmented liquid inks. The pigmented liquid inks may include a first binding agent. A film may be provided. The digital print may be provided on the film by jetting one or more of the pigmented liquid inks onto the film using a digital inkjet printer. A second binding agent may be provided on the top of the digital print or the bottom of the translucent or transparent wear layer. The film and the transparent or translucent wear layer may be laminated such that the digital print is in between the film and the transparent or translucent wear layer, and the second binding agent is between the digital print and the bottom of the transparent or translucent wear layer.
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