Method of forming a synthetic surface simulating stone, marble or the like
US5055324A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB44F9/04
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of preparing a synthetic surface having a pattern simulating stone, marble and various other naturally occurring substances. The method involves preparing a resin matrix and combining such with a matrix veining pigment composition having a pigment component with a specific gravity heavier than that of the resin system and a blooming agent component with a specific gravity less than that of the resin system. The pigment component is allowed to disperse under the influence of the blooming agent to form the pattern. A further aspect of the present invention includes controlling the dispersement of the veining pigment within the resin matrix by controlling its thixotropic properties.
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