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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2022
Unilin, Bv, Wielsbeke, BE;
Martin Segaert, Ypres, BE;
Jan De Rick, Geraardsbergen, BE;
Christophe Naeyaert, Jabbeke, BE;
Benjamin Clement, Waregem, BE;
Pieter-Jan Sabbe, Merelbeke, BE;
Ward Van Tieghem, Wevelgem, BE;
Milan Thoen, Desselgem, BE;
UNILIN BV, Wielsbeke, BE;
Abstract
A method for manufacturing rectangular panels, wherein the panels have a substrate and a top layer. The panels are provided with a first pair of opposite edges, namely a first edge, and an opposite second edge. The method includes the steps of applying a liquid on at least a part of the first edge. The liquid penetrates the respective edge to a certain depth. The method further includes applying varnish on at least a part of the first edge while the liquid on the first edge is still wet.