Abstract: Method of producing a stratiform material, wherein 35-45 parts by weight of solvents for polyvinylacetate (PVA) homopolymer in the form of flakes or pearls are stirred with 10-15 parts of PVA and 2-5 parts by weight of oil, while separately mixing 25-30% by weight of wood powder having a granulometry in the range of 50-150 microns and mineral fillers in an amount of 10-20% by weight, then intermixing the liquid and powdery phases to obtain a homogeneous mixture which is passed through calendering rollers, the last pair of which produces an embossing on at least one of the two surfaces, the layer being reduced to a thickness in the range of 0.2-2.0 millimeters.

Abstract: A layered material for linings or coatings is made of a paste consisting principally of wood powder having a fineness similar to flour and vinylic glue, said paste being convertible into a foil by rolling cylinders, a press or other means.The layered material may be engraved, printed, painted or may withstand any finishing work as wood.To engrave or emboss the layered material an embossing belt or an embossing cylinder can be employed.To manufacture the embossing cylinder a method is disclosed in which even the model itself which has to be imitated can be used as matrix for the cylinder.