The present invention describes a decorative surface covering comprising a plurality of component
layers, structural and / or chemical, chemically bonded to the surface, together forming a unique single unit, monolithic decorative surface
overlay, referred to generally herein as a functionally bonded
system. The functionally bonded
system is designed to be flexible, expandable, and functional, providing the same durability as pre-existing flooring or horizontal surfaces. While the individual components have various properties, the chemical bonding of one layer to an adjacent layer above and / or below provides for a unique surface covering that is decorative and functional. The functionally bonded
system can be installed, retrofitted and bonded to a raw concrete floor foundation, countertops and other horizontal surfaces or to such surfaces having an existing
ceramic tile, porcelain tile, concrete, VCT (Vinyl),
asbestos (VAT) composite tile,
hardwood floor, laminate or
engineered wood floor, other synthetic or natural materials, or glass or
architectural glass.