Method for manufacturing a surface element
US8591696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24893
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods of manufacturing surface elements, such as floor panels, having a wear layer containing hard particles are disclosed, as well as the resulting surface elements. In the manufacturing method, the wear layer is partially manufactured, or may even be purchased as a stock item, before the décor is applied onto the wear layer. Preferably, the décor is applied to the wear layer at a position opposite the intended outer surface of the surface element. Preferably, the décor is printed onto the wear layer on the side of the wear layer intended to be affixed to a supporting core.
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