Abstract: Plastic surfacing material of the FOUNTAINHEAD® type having a bold and aesthetically pleasing appearance is achieved by the use TFR pigments, the latter of which are manufactured by orienting reflective flake pigments in a plastic substrate and grinding the substrate to a particulate material.

Abstract: A solid surface product having a thickness of 3 cm or greater is provided which is substantially free from warping, has a homogeneous surface appearance, and is substantially free from entrapped air bubbles or voids. The solid surface material includes from about 25 to about 95 wt %, i.e. weight percent, of a polymer resin and from about 0 to about 70 wt % of a filler. A method for producing the solid surface material is also provided and includes forming a mixture of from about 25 to about 95 wt % of a polymer resin and from about 0 to about 70 wt % of a filler; casting the mixture into an open mold to a thickness of 3 cm or greater; applying a vacuum to the molded mixture to release entrapped gases therein; and curing the molded mixture to produce a thick solid surface material.

Abstract: A solid surface material which exhibits a pearlescent visual appearance and method of making it are provided. The solid surface material includes a polymer resin, optionally, a filler, and oriented anisotropic pigment particles dispersed substantially throughout the polymer resin to provide the pearlescent visual appearance. The solid surface material is made by forming a mixture of polymer resin, optional filler, and anisotropic pigment particles; dispersing the pigment particles substantially throughout the mixture; casting the mixture into an open mold; applying a vacuum to the molded mixture to release entrapped gases therein to cause the pigment particles to become oriented in the mixture; and curing the molded mixture to produce the solid surface material.

Abstract: Plastic surfacing material of the FOUNTAINHEAD® type having a bold and aesthetically pleasing appearance is achieved by the use TFR pigments, the latter of which are manufactured by orienting reflective flake pigments in a plastic substrate and grinding the substrate to a particulate material.

Abstract: Plastic surfacing material of the FOUNTAINHEAD.RTM. type having a bold and aesthetically pleasing appearance is achieved by the use TFR pigments, the latter of which are manufactured by orienting reflective flake pigments in a plastic substrate and grinding the substrate to a particulate material.