Abstract: A method of forming an embossed decorative surface covering having a backing material and a plastic-type surface material. A layer of liquid plastic-type material is coated onto a strippable carrier to form a composite. This composite is heated by bringing the uncoated side of the strippable carrier into contact with a heated embossing roll. That portion of the liquid plastic-type material in heat contact with the surface of the embossing roll through the strippable carrier becomes non-fluid. The plastic-type material is bonded to a backing material and is fused in a pattern that duplicates the pattern of the embossing roll as the strippable carrier, plastic-type material, and backing material pass through the nip between the heated embossing roll and a back-up roll. The strippable carrier is then removed from the embossed decorative surface covering.