Abstract: Provided are methods for binding particulate solids in a polymer fiber matrix utilizing composite waste products. A mixture of composite waste products and particulate solids is formed into solid products to create degradation resistant solid units which capture the particulate solids.

Abstract: Provided are methods for binding particulate solids in a polymer fiber matrix utilizing composite waste products. A mixture of composite waste products and particulate solids is formed into solid products to create degradation resistant solid units which capture the particulate solids.

Abstract: Provided are methods for binding particulate solids in a polymer fiber matrix utilizing composite waste products. A mixture of composite waste products and particulate solids is formed into solid products to create degradation resistant solid units which capture the particulate solids.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods of binding particulate solids as well as compositions resulting therefrom.

Abstract: A method of making a floor covering having decorative inlays therein is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of cutting and removing portions of the floor covering, providing inlays from another floor covering material having substantially the same shapes and sizes as the removed portions, and joining the inlays and floor covering to create a seamless structure. The seamless structure results from the application of a volatile solvent which causes the thermoplastic properties of the materials within the inlays and floor covering to fuse.

Abstract: A floor covering comprising a floor covering face layer having a thermoplastic lower backing layer and a thermoplastic contact layer that is fusibly compatible with the lower backing layer is disclosed. The upper surface of the contact layer is fused to the lower backing layer and the lower surface of the contact layer includes a plurality of shallow thermoplastic projections which extend away from the floor covering face layer and which are sufficiently elastic to impart skid resistance to the floor covering.

Abstract: An improved process for dyeing closely constructed non-tufted textile materials is provided wherein an effective minor amount of a substantially oil and water repellent fluoropolymer is applied to the textile material. The substantially oil and water repellent fluoropolymer employed can be represented schematically as ##STR1## The textile material can be, if desired, scoured with an aqueous surfactant solution to remove any residual dirt, oil or processing aids present on the textile material and thereafter scoured with an aqueous acidic solution to provide the textile materialwith an acidic pH prior to application of the fluoropolymer. Further, the back portion of the textile material can be backcoated with an elastomer composition. Once the textile material has been treated using any of the above processing steps, in combination with the application of the fluoropolymer, the resulting polymer-modified textile material is thoroughly dried and cured prior to dyeing.