Abstract: A flat non-porous unitary solid surface product, and a method for the manufacture thereof, the product comprised of: (a) a flat non-porous unitary matrix made of polymethylmethacrylate, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, or combinations thereof; and (b) a visible decorative object that is permanently fixated in the matrix, wherein the decorative object extends to least one edge of the matrix. Surfaces of the flat non-porous unitary matrix may be coated or treated to provide a dry-erase surface or projection screen.

Abstract: A bullet resistant, non-porous unitary solid surface structure. The structure includes a first non-porous unitary material, a decorative material, and a second non-porous unitary material. The second non-porous unitary material is fused to the first non-porous unitary material in opposed relation relative to the decorative material. The fused materials produce a bullet resistant structure. The first and second non-porous unitary materials include at least one of acrylic, cross-linked acrylic, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, nylon, polyurethane, polystyrene, fluoropolymers, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, polylactic acid, and cellulosics.

Abstract: A flat non-porous unitary solid surface structure is formed. A texture is imparted to a first flat non-porous unitary thermoplastic polymeric sheet having first and second planar aspects, the texture is imparted to the first planar aspect. A decorative material is arranged on the first planar aspect. A second flat non-porous unitary thermoplastic polymeric sheet is placed in contact with the decorative material in opposition with the first planar aspect; whereby a lay-up sandwich is formed. A predetermined amount of heat and pressure is applied by contact with cauls of a press to the lay-up sandwich for a predetermined period of time. Opening the press allows air and gases to escape from the lay-up sandwich. The press is closed and is applying a predetermined amount of heat and pressure to the lay-up sandwich for a predetermined period of time whereby the first and second polymeric material sheets melt together.

Abstract: A flat non-porous unitary solid surface product comprised of: (a) a flat non-porous unitary matrix made of polymethylmethacrylate, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, or combinations thereof; and (b) a visible decorative object that is permanently fixated in the matrix, wherein the decorative object extends to least one edge of the matrix. A method for manufacturing the flat non-porous unitary solid surface product.

Abstract: A flat non-porous unitary solid surface product comprised of: (a) a flat non-porous unitary matrix made of polymethylmethacrylate, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, or combinations thereof; and (b) a visible decorative object that is permanently fixated in the matrix, wherein the decorative object extends to least one edge of the matrix. A method for manufacturing the flat non-porous unitary solid surface product.

Abstract: A flat non-porous unitary solid surface product comprised of: (a) a flat non-porous unitary matrix made of polymethylmethacrylate, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, or combinations thereof; and (b) a visible decorative object that is permanently fixated in the matrix, wherein the decorative object extends to least one edge of the matrix. A method for manufacturing the flat non-porous unitary solid surface product.