Surface coverings and methods

Abstract

A surface covering comprises a show surface, decorative layer, or face and an optional backing layer. The show surface, decorative layer, or face can comprise a decorative textile or fabric layer that is optionally saturated, covered, and / or coated with a protective film or film-forming composition. The backing can optionally comprise an agglomerated mass of particles, a foam, foam and particles, a felt, or a combination thereof. Methods for producing such surface coverings are also disclosed.

Description

[0001] related application [0002] This application claims priority and rights to US Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 812,718, filed June 12,2006. technical field [0003] The present invention may relate to processes, methods, uses, devices and / or products, such as surface coverings, such as floor coverings, wall coverings, furniture coverings, having a textile or fabric exposed surface, a decorative layer or face and optionally a backing things etc. Such textile exposed surfaces, layers or faces are selectively impregnated, covered and / or coated, or include protective coating compositions or abrasive surfaces, such as transparent resins or polymeric materials. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the textile exposed surface is in overlying relationship with a backing consisting of or comprising agglomerated contiguous particle components. In at least another exemplary embodiment, the textile exposed surface is in covering relationship with a backing that is comprised of...

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Problems solved by technology

[0006] A disadvantage of many of the structures described above is that they tend to be quite expensive due to the relatively high cost of new backing materials, they can be structurally complex, especially carpet tiles, they may not be easily recycled and / or they cannot contain recycled materials

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