Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion for manufacturing of resin-impregnated papers, as can be used for the manufacturing of abrasion-resistant (micro scratch-resistant) surfaces, such as laminate floors, furniture surfaces or laminates (CPL, HPL). The invention relates also to a corresponding method for manufacturing of such surfaces as well as to corresponding manufactured products. Thereby, the dispersion contains for example (in weight percent) 30 to 75% water and 10 to 65% corundum particles with a particle size of F400 to F2000 as well as further additives in small quantity. This dispersion can be introduced into a liquid amino resin mixture to impregnate paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel as well as a method for producing a panel, in particular a wall- ceiling- or floor panel. The method according to the invention provides that a layer of liquid radiation curing acrylate with a low Martens hardness is applied on a support layer in a first step. This is followed by an application of an intermediate layer in a second step and thereafter the application of a further layer wet-on-wet, which as a Martens hardness after curing which is larger than the Martens hardness of the first applied layer. The resulting panel has an intermediate layer with an inhomogeneous hardness profile due to the wet-on-wet application which leads to particularly advantageous properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel (10) and to a method for manufacturing of such a panel with a carrier plate (11), comprising a front side and a back side, and wherein the carrier plate (11) comprises a layer system at least at the front side that is built from various polymer layers with different hardness values.

Abstract: A coated board of wood-based material and a method for coating a board of wood-based material, wherein the board of wood-based material is in particular a wall panel or floor panel or is intended for producing such a panel, comprising a front side and a rear side, wherein at least the surface of the front side is provided with a polymer coating and wherein the polymer coating has a hardness gradient, so that the hardness of the polymer layer decreases with increasing depth from the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminate panel (40; 40?; 40?; 40??) with a carrier layer (41; 41?; 41?; 41??) of wood or wood-based material, in which at least the upper side has a decoration and a layer of a cured resin (46; 46?; 46?; 46??). The rear side of the laminate panel (40; 40?; 40?; 40??) is provided with a paperless counteracting layer of a cured counteracting material (45; 45?; 45?; 45??).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface covering (100) comprising panels (200) and at least one extraneous locking element (300). The panels (200) are provided with respective longitudinal and transverse coupling means (400, 500) which are adapted to connect similar panels (200) at corresponding adjacent edges (211, 211?, 213, 213?). The transverse coupling means (500) are adapted to form a channel (501) in coupled condition which is adapted to receive the extraneous locking element (300). When inserted into the channel (501) formed by the transverse coupling means (500) of panels (200) in a first row (206), the extraneous locking element is adapted to extend at least partially into the groove (430) of an adjacent parallel panel in the second row (207), such that a lower surface (305) of the extraneous locking element (300) is in contact with a lower lip contact portion (433), and the upper surface (307) of the extraneous locking element (300) is in contact with an upper lip contact portion (437).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved printed image for the décor of a panel. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for imprinting plates, in particular wall, ceiling or floor panels. The method thereby comprises the following steps: (i) Providing a plate; (ii) applying a primer by means of a liquid curtain of coating material on/to a main surface of the plate; (iii) optionally drying and/or curing the primer; (iv) treating the surface of the primer by means of at least one of the following measures: a) corona treatment; b) plasma treatment; c) applying an oil in an aqueous dilution and (v) applying a decorative décor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel, in particular a wall, ceiling or floor panel, comprising a carrier layer made of a plastic material and a priming coat, wherein the priming coat comprises thereon an imprinted decorative pattern. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing such a panel and a usage of a specific primer in such a panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel, in particular a wall-, ceiling or floor-panel, comprising a carrier layer (71) with a front side and a rear side, wherein the carrier layer (71) comprises at least at its front side as seen from the front side the following layers: a primer layer (72); a decor layer (73), comprising a polymerizable print color; and a polymer layer (74), which preferably comprises a hardness gradient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device 10 and a method for curtain-coating of panel-shaped components 60 as well as components which have been manufactured by such a method. The device comprises a device 40 for generating a liquid curtain 42 of coating material, an input transport device 20 and an output transport device 30, wherein the output transport device 30 and/or the input transport device 20 can be height-adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminate panel (40; 40?; 40?; 40??) with a carrier layer (41; 41?; 41?; 41??) of wood or wood-based material, in which at least the upper side has a decoration and a layer of a cured resin (46; 46?; 46?; 46??). The rear side of the laminate panel (40; 40?; 40?; 40??) is provided with a paperless counteracting layer of a cured counteracting material (45; 45?; 45?; 45??).

Abstract: A method for coating a board of wood-based material, comprising the steps of providing a board of wood-based material; applying a first liquid coating; applying at least a second liquid coating onto the still wet first coating, so that a partial mixture of the coatings takes place; curing the applied coatings by means of radiation, wherein the coatings are selected so that the cured resultant coating has a hardness gradient wherein the hardness of the resultant coating decreases with increasing depth viewed from the surface of the resultant coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heatable covering system for floors, ceilings, and walls. The covering system comprises covering panels which at least on one longitudinal edge comprise coupling means in order to be able to join covering panels with each other wherein the covering panels are provided with electrical heating means and have electrical contacting means in order to electrically contact the panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a direct printed lightweight panel, in particular a flooring panel, comprising a lightweight MDF or LDF carrier board with a density of ?750 kg/m3; a decor layer printed onto the carrier board; and a transparent protective coating. The different layers and coatings are applied in such a manner so that surface structures and/or optical characteristics of the carrier board are at least partially visible and thereby incorporated into the design of the decor layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface covering (100) comprising panels (200) and at least one extraneous locking element (300). The panels (200) are provided with respective longitudinal and transverse coupling means (400, 500) which are adapted to connect similar panels (200) at corresponding adjacent edges (211, 211?, 213, 213?). The transverse coupling means (500) are adapted to form a channel (501) in coupled condition which is adapted to receive the extraneous locking element (300). When inserted into the channel (501) formed by the transverse coupling means (500) of panels (200) in a first row (206), the extraneous locking element is adapted to extend at least partially into the groove (430) of an adjacent parallel panel in the second row (207), such that a lower surface (305) of the extraneous locking element (300) is in contact with a lower lip contact portion (433), and the upper surface (307) of the extraneous locking element (300) is in contact with an upper lip contact portion (437).

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor covering as is frequently used in houses and apartments. The floor covering has on its underside a layer of thermoplastic material. This layer is connected in a fixed manner to the floor covering. The floor covering consists of wood, wood derivatives and/or synthetic materials. In order to produced said floor covering, the thermoplastic material is heated and applied, or rolled onto the underside of the floor covering. The latter exhibits excellent sound-proofing properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device and in particular to an element of a floor heating device. Known floor heating devices comprise heating means which are arranged underneath floor coverings, for example, below stone plates, tiles, parquet elements or laminated panels. Those heating means can be made of electrically heatable films which are arranged close to the surface of a covering in order to directly heat the room.

Abstract: The present application relates to a coated board of wood-based material and a method for coating a board of wood-based material, wherein the board of wood-based material is in particular a wall panel or floor panel or is intended for producing such a panel, comprising a front side and a rear side, wherein at least the surface of the front side is provided with a polymer coating and wherein the polymer coating has a hardness gradient, so that the hardness of the polymer layer decreases with increasing depth from the surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure features processes and equipment for forming a variety of textured materials, including both release webs, and finished products such as flooring materials, wall coverings, textured laminates and the like. The processes described herein allow curing radiation to be passed through a texturing medium, rather than through the substrate to which the curable material is applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for coating plates (6) in circulation. Said device comprises a transport system for transporting plates (6) and a feeding device (5) which can apply the coating material (8) to the surface of the plates. Means (7) for drying and/or hardening the coating material are provided next to the feeding device and above the plates. Contrary to state of the art devices, said inventive device comprises means which enable a material web (3) to pass between the transport elements for the transport of plates and means (7) for drying and/or hardening.