Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for determining a pattern deviation value of a top surface of a panel, in particular a top surface of a floor panel or wall panel. The method and system enable the calculation of a pattern deviation value based upon a determined pattern value and the at least one selected standard pattern value.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, in particular a floor, ceiling, building or wall panel, and a process and extrusion line for producing such decorative panel. The panel comprises at least one core layer and at least one decorative top layer, wherein at least one core layer comprises at least one structural core component and at least one balancing core component, wherein at least one structural core component comprises at least one mineral filler and at least one first polymeric composition and wherein at least one balancing core component comprises at least one second polymeric composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, in particular a floor panel, the panel comprising a core layer, the core layer comprising an upper core surface and a bottom core surface and at least two pairs of opposing side edges, a decorative layer and a conductive layer, wherein the conductive layer is at least partially enclosed between the core layer and the decorative layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel and to a method for producing a decorative panel, in particular a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel. The method comprises the steps of providing at least one decorative panel, the panel comprising a core layer comprising an upper surface and a bottom surface, applying at least one uncured coating onto the upper surface of the panel such that a coating layer is formed, creating a surface texture in the coating layer and curing the coating layer via UV curing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a panel, such as a floor panel, a wall panel or a ceiling panel, in particular a decorative panel and to a method for producing such panel. The panel according to the present invention comprises a core layer comprising a first composite material and a second composite material which have different material characteristics. The panel is further provided with a plurality of cavities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flooring panel suitable for constructing a floor covering, which panel comprises a core layer and a decorative top layer and a layer situated between the core layer and the decorative top layer which enables improves sound performance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a panel, such as a floor panel, wall panel, or a ceiling panel, comprising at least one core layer and at least one decorative top layer, wherein at least one core layer comprises a significant of natural fibers having an average fiber length of at least 4 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel and to a method for producing a decorative panel, in particular a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel. The method comprises the steps of providing at least one decorative panel, the panel comprising a core layer comprising an upper surface and a bottom surface, applying at least one uncured coating onto the upper surface of the panel such that a coating layer is formed, creating a surface texture in the coating layer and curing the coating layer via UV curing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for embedding at least one marker in a decorative design of a panel, said method comprising the steps of manipulating at least one combination of pixels in at least one colour channel of at least one colour model of a decorative pattern according to at least one embedding key to form a manipulated decorative pattern; printing at least part of the manipulated decorative pattern upon at least part of an upper surface of a panel such that at least one marker is embedded within the at least one printed decorative pattern by means of at least one embedding key.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, in particular a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel, the panel comprising at least one core layer, wherein the core layer comprises a composite material comprising at least one mineral material and at least one polymer, and at least one top layer comprising at least one cellulose or lignocellulose-based ply, wherein at least one cellulose or lignocellulose-based ply is impregnated with a cured resin composition comprising at least one thermosetting resin, wherein the core layer has a Vicat softening temperature of at least 80 degrees Celsius and wherein the core layer has a Shore D hardness of at least 85.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, in particular a floor panel, wall panel or ceiling panel, the panel comprising at least one core layer comprising an upper core surface and a bottom core surface, wherein the core layer comprises a composite material comprising at least one mineral material and at least one polymer and at least one top layer comprising at least one ply of resin impregnated paper, wherein the core layer has a predetermined Vicat softening temperature and wherein the upper core surface of the core layer has a predetermined Shore D hardness such that a panel is obtained which has good waterproof- and scratch resistant properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, comprising at least one substrate comprising an upper surface and a bottom surface and two pairs of opposing side edges, wherein the substrate comprises at least one core layer and at least one decorative layer and the panel comprising at least one coating layer, wherein the coating layer is provided upon the upper surface of the substrate, wherein both the upper surface of the substrate and the upper coating surface of the coating layer have a predetermined Shore D hardness.

Abstract: A panel suitable for constructing a floor or wall covering includes a core comprising a mineral composite comprising a mineral and a filler. The panel further comprises an additive within the core in order to improve the flexibility and/or tensile strength of the panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a panel and a method for producing a panel. The panel is in particular a floor, wall or ceiling panel, and comprises at least one core layer, the core layer comprising an upper core surface and a lower core surface and at least one pair of opposite side edges; wherein the core layer comprises magnesium oxide cement; wherein the core has a density which is substantially homogenous over its entire volume, and wherein at least one decorative top layer is attached to an upper core surface of the core layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, comprising at least one substrate comprising an upper surface and a bottom surface and two pairs of opposing side edges, wherein the substrate comprises at least one core layer and at least one decorative layer and the panel comprising at least one coating layer, wherein the coating layer is provided upon the upper surface of the substrate, wherein both the upper surface of the substrate and the upper coating surface of the coating layer have a predetermined Shore D hardness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, comprising at least one substrate comprising an upper surface and a bottom surface and two pairs of opposing side edges, wherein the substrate comprises at least one core layer and at least one decorative layer and the panel comprising at least one coating layer, wherein the coating layer is provided upon the upper surface of the substrate, wherein both the upper surface of the substrate and the upper coating surface of the coating layer have a predetermined Shore D hardness.

Abstract: Panel suitable for assembling a floor covering by glueing a plurality of said panels onto a substrate, wherein the panel has a substantially planar top side, and a substantially planar bottom side, at least four substantially linear side edges comprising at least one pair of opposite side edges, the panel having a layered structure which comprises a decorative top layer, wherein the decorative top layer shows a dimensional sensitivity to temperature and/or humidity fluctuations, the panel further comprising a reinforcing layer, adhered to the top layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, comprising at least one substrate comprising an upper surface and a bottom surface and two pairs of opposing side edges, wherein the substrate comprises at least one core layer and at least one decorative layer and the panel comprising at least one coating layer, wherein the coating layer is provided upon the upper surface of the substrate, wherein both the upper surface of the substrate and the upper coating surface of the coating layer have a predetermined Shore D hardness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a panel, in particular a floor, wall, ceiling or building panel, comprising at least one core layer; at least one top layer, in particular at least one decorative top layer; and at least one buffer layer situated between at least one core layer and at least one top layer, wherein at least one buffer layer comprising at least one cellular structure, in particular at least one multicellular structure, and wherein at least one top layer has a modulus of elasticity of at least 1,800 MPa according to EN 310 and/or wherein at least one top layer is flexible around a mandrel having a diameter of 50 mm or larger when tested according to ASTM F137.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative panel, in particular a floor, ceiling, building or wall panel, and a process and extrusion line for producing such decorative panel. The panel comprises at least one core layer and at least one decorative top layer, wherein at least one core layer comprises at least one structural core component and at least one balancing core component, wherein at least one structural core component comprises at least one mineral filler and at least one first polymeric composition and wherein at least one balancing core component comprises at least one second polymeric composition.