Abstract: A decorative laminate assembly having a decorative laminate top layer assembly. This top layer assembly includes, in descending superimposed relationship, a decorative layer and a core layer that includes PETG, or other polymeric material. Preferably, the top layer assembly also includes a wear resistant overlay layer on top of the decorative layer, and the core layer's PETG is in a sheet form. The top layer assembly may be directly bonded to a water resistant substrate. The decorative laminate assembly of the present invention can be used for a variety of purposes, including flooring applications. When the present invention is used for flooring applications, it is preferred that the overlay layer has enhanced wear resistant qualities and that the water resistant substrate comprise PVC or cement fiberboard.

Abstract: A method for joint reinforcement of dissimilar materials and products made by such method. The method includes the steps of spray coating a contact adhesive on the contact area between a substrate and covering material sheets, providing a reinforcement interleave of fibrous glass between the joint area of covering material sheets and the substrate, and applying a second adhesive on the reinforcement interleave such that the second adhesive is extruded through the seam when the covering material sheets are applied to the substrate.