Tarkett Inc.

Tarkett Ab

Thomas G Smith

Eduard F Lussi

Edward F Lussi

Michael H LaBianca

The present invention relates to commercial and institutional inlaid floorcoverings having a uniform, unpatterned decorative appearance. Colored spheroidal particles having an aspect ratio no greater than about 2:1 are provided in a dense, uniform matrix layer to create the decorative appearance. Flame retardant and smoke suppressant compositions can be incorporated in the floorcoverings without detrimentally affecting their appearance.

Durable inlaid floor coverings having a uniform, unpatterned decorative

The invention provides decorative, inlaid sheet materials which incorporate a matrix layer of discrete, low aspect ratio particles embedded in a resinous coating. The use of printed patterns which are visible beneath the adhesive matrix containing the particles constitutes a characteristic of the invention. The sheet materials of this invention are real through-patterned inlaids which do not lose their pattern due to wear in use, and which offer unique design advantages and flexibility, as well as superior properties.

Decorative inlaid types of sheet materials for commercial use

The invention provides decorative, inlaid sheet materials which incorporate one or more selectively deposited matrix layers of discrete, low aspect ratio particles embedded in a resinous coating. The use of printed patterns which are visible beneath the adhesive matrix containing the particles constitutes one embodiment of the invention. The sheet materials of this invention are real through-patterned inlaids which do not lose their pattern due to wear in use, and which offer unique design advantages and flexibility, as well as superior properties.

Materials having a selectively applied decorative adhesive matrix

Decorative inlaid types of sheet materials for commerical use

The invention provides decorative, inlaid sheet materials which incorporate a matrix layer of discreet, low aspect ratio resinous particles embedded in a resinous coating. The use of printed patterns which are visible beneath the adhesive matrix containing the particles constitutes a preferred embodiment of the invention. The sheet materials of this invention are real through-patterned inlaids which no not lose their pattern due to wear in use, and which offer unique design advantages and flexibility, as well as superior properties.

Decorative inlaid types of sheet materials

A dual gloss coating is formed on a substrate by first applying to the substrate a continuous layer of curable polyurethane or PVC plastisol or organosol. After the layer is at least partially cured, a second discontinuous layer of the same or different urethane or PVC plastisol or organosol is applied to selected areas of the surface of the first layer by rotogravure printing, using a rotogravure cylinder having a number of lines per inch sufficient to produce a difference in gloss effect between the discontinuous layer and the continuous layer after complete curing of the layers, and then completing the cure of the layers.

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Easton, PA, United States of America

Thomas G Smith