S.d. Warren Company

Michael J Tripp

David H Juers

Craig R Libby

Todd M Roper

Methods for imparting a texture to a cured powder coated surface are provided. These methods involve heating the cured powder coating to a temperature greater than its glass transition point (T), then imparting a texture to the cured powder coating under pressure using a release medium having a replicative surface. After the texture is imparted to the cured powder coating, the release medium can be removed. Examples of suitable release media include, for example, engraved plates, engraved rolls, release papers, release films, and release webs.

Imparting texture to cured powder coatings

Methods for applying and curing powder coatings, and for imparting a surface effect, e.g., texture or smoothness, to powder coated surfaces are provided. Preferred methods include pressing a textured release medium against the uncured powder coating and then curing the coating to form a thermally stable powder coating surface with the negative image of the texture on the release medium on its surface.

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Standish, ME, United States of America

Michael J Tripp