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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 11, 2015
Pergo (Europe) Ab, Trelleborg, SE;
PERGO (EUROPE) AB, Trelleborg, SE;
Abstract
A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format can be manufactured by press molding and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core can be provided with a structure by a momentary pressing operation using a surface structured matrix. A ground coating can be provided on the structured upper side of the supporting core. A digitally printed decor comprising inks of at least four colors can be applied directly on top of the ground coating by an ink-jet type printer. The structure of the supporting core can enhance the realism of the decor, wherein the decor can be selected from the group consisting of woods and minerals.