Process for the manufacturing of surface elements

摘要

A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format can be manufactured by press molding and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core can be provided with a structure by a momentary pressing operation using a surface structured matrix. A ground coating can be provided on the structured upper side of the supporting core. A digitally printed decor comprising inks of at least four colors can be applied directly on top of the ground coating by an ink-jet type printer. The structure of the supporting core can enhance the realism of the decor, wherein the decor can be selected from the group consisting of woods and minerals.

主权项

1. A process for manufacturing a surface element with a decorative upper surface and a supporting core, the process comprising:
providing the supporting core with an upper side suited for printing and a lower side; printing a wood, stone or mineral decor on the upper side of the supporting core by an ink-jet type printer equipped with a plurality of inks, wherein the plurality of inks comprises an ink of at least each of colors yellow, magenta, cyan, black, light magenta and light cyan; and completely curing at least said decorative upper surface.