Abstract: A board including a plurality of layers having a different composition. At least one of the layers is based on MgO and MgChloride and/or at least one of said layers is based on MgO and MgSulphate. Methods for manufacturing such boards, and methods for manufacturing coated panels include such board.

Abstract: A panel-shaped workpiece (10) and a method for manufacturing such panel-shaped workpiece (10), comprises providing a panel unit (1) comprising two opposing main surfaces and side edges (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d), wherein at least one of said main surfaces is a decorative main surface (5) comprising a first decor and wherein the method comprises a decoration step in which side edges (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) are provided with a decoration comprising a second decor, wherein the second decor matches the first decor, said decoration step comprising—a first partial step wherein an inspection device (6) acquires data of said panel unit (1);—a second partial step wherein said second decor is derived from said data.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a printed décor sheet. The method may involve providing a first printable or printed substrate. At least one predetermined operation may be performed on the substrate, wherein the predetermined operation causes the deformation of the substrate in at least one direction. The deformation may be measured to obtain at least one deformation parameter. A first master image may be provided. An image processing operation may be performed on the first master image to obtain a second master image. The second master image may be printed on a second printable substrate to obtain the décor sheet. The image processing operation may involve at least modifying the first master image on the basis of the at least one deformation parameter.

Abstract: A board including a plurality of layers having a different composition. At least one of the layers is based on MgO and MgChloride and/or at least one of said layers is based on MgO and MgSulphate. Methods for manufacturing such boards, and methods for manufacturing coated panels include such board.

Abstract: The method includes the steps of: providing a mass which includes a carbonatable powder, bringing this mass into a sheet form and compacting into a sheet form, carbonating this mass that has been brought into a sheet form and compacted, so that a panel is obtained with a thickness of less than 60 mm.

Abstract: A board including a plurality of layers having a different composition. At least one of the layers is based on MgO and MgChloride and/or at least one of said layers is based on MgO and MgSulphate. Methods for manufacturing such boards, and methods for manufacturing coated panels include such board.

Abstract: A decorative panel includes a substrate and a wear layer. The wear layer has a varnish coat that includes hard particles over its entire thickness. The hard particles have an S50 particle size determined from the cumulative particle size distribution according to volume measured by laser diffraction as the particle size at which 50% of the hard particles are smaller than this particle size S50. The varnish coat has a thickness T that is between 0.5*S50 and 2*S50.

Abstract: The method includes the steps of: providing aluminosilicate particles, mixing the aluminosilicate particles with an alkaline composition, and optionally fibers, and optionally fillers, and optionally additives, thereby obtaining a raw material mixture comprising water; arranging the raw material mixture into panel-shape; compacting the panel-shaped mixture by means of pressure; applying a temperature between 50 °C and 200 °C to the compacted panel-shaped mixture during a time period; thereby generating a polycondensation reaction using the aluminosilicate particles thereby forming a ceramic board. The ceramic board is bonded by a geopolymer selected from an amorphous or a semi-crystalline polysialate geopolymer, an amorphous or a semi-crystalline poly(sialate-siloxo) geopolymer; or an amorphous or a semi-crystalline poly(sialate-disiloxo) geopolymer.

Abstract: A decorative paper layer may include a base paper layer with a core. A pattern may be formed by digitally applying inks to at least one surface of the base paper layer. The inks may penetrate from the surface into the core of the base paper layer over a depth that is less than 30% of a thickness of the base paper layer. Methods are also provided for manufacturing printable papers and decorative paper layers, as well as inks that may be used in such methods.

Abstract: A board material including plant particles having a coating on a surface thereof, wherein the plant particles are pressed and bound together with a glue. A method for manufacturing such board material, and a decorative panel include a substrate layer obtained from such board material. Alternatively, the board material includes plant particles, wherein the plant particles have a charred surface and are pressed and bound together with a glue.

Abstract: A method for producing a decorative panel includes the steps of providing a first set of lignocellulosic particles having a first color; and providing a second set of lignocellulosic particles having a second color; wherein the first color differs from the second color. The method includes the steps of scattering or depositing the first set of lignocellulosic particles, scattering or depositing the second set of lignocellulosic particles; and consolidating the first set of lignocellulosic particles and the second set of lignocellulosic particles using a binder thereby obtaining a decorative particulate layer of at least 0.5 mm thick.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing panels that are rectangular, either square or oblong. The panels include a substrate and a top layer. The panels are provided with a first pair of opposite edges, including a first edge and an opposite second edge. The method includes the step of wet application of a film-forming polymer layer, by applying a water-based emulsion or a water-based dispersion upon at least on one of the first edge or the second edge. The film-forming polymer layer forms a damp-proof film upon the respective edge.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a decorative panel, includes the steps of: providing a substrate material, and providing at least a decorative layer and a wear layer onto the substrate material. The wear layer is located above the decorative layer, providing a curable lacquer on the wear layer, and embossing at least the curable lacquer. The thickness of the wear layer and the thickness of the curable lacquer follow a ratio of between 5:1 and 1:25.

Abstract: A decorative panel includes a substrate and a decorative surface. The substrate includes a copolymer selected from the group consisting of a copolymer of an unsaturated polyester, an acrylic copolymer, a vinyl ester copolymer, an epoxy copolymer, a polyurethane copolymer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a printed décor sheet. The method may involve providing a first printable or printed substrate. At least one predetermined operation may be performed on the substrate, wherein the predetermined operation causes the deformation of the substrate in at least one direction. The deformation may be measured to obtain at least one deformation parameter. A first master image may be provided. An image processing operation may be performed on the first master image to obtain a second master image. The second master image may be printed on a second printable substrate to obtain the décor sheet. The image processing operation may involve at least modifying the first master image on the basis of the at least one deformation parameter.

Abstract: A decorative paper of a roll of decorative paper is laminated on paper in a continuous pressing operation under pressure and at elevated temperature by means of an aminoplast resin. The roll of decorative paper comprises serially differing decorative finishes. After the continuous pressing operation, the laminate can be divided into sheets. A method is also described for impregnating, with aminoplast resin, decorative paper that comprises serially differing decorative finishes.

Abstract: A foil may provide a base foil of a decorative printed foil. The foil may be a thermoplastic foil. The foil may have a first main surface for carrying a decorative print, and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface. At least one of the first and the second main surfaces may be provided with embossments.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a printed paper layer. The method may involve providing the paper layer with a printed pattern. Providing the printed pattern may involve depositing water based inks using a digital inkjet printer. The water based inks may be pigment containing inks. The dry weight of the deposited pigment containing inks may be lower than 9 grams per square meter. The paper layer may include an inkjet receiver coating, such that the inks are deposited on the inkjet receiver coating. The total volume of the deposited pigment containing inks may be less than 15 milliliter.

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.

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.