Surface appearance simulation systems and methods

摘要

A structural member includes a simulated surface appearance. The structural member includes a substrate, plural intermediate layers, and a top coat. The plural intermediate layers are applied over at least one surface of the substrate, with at least some of the plural intermediate layers configured to cooperate with each other to provide a simulated appearance for the structural member. The top coat is applied outward of the plural intermediate layers. The top coat is relatively thin and is configured for use with exterior applications. The top coat includes a base configured for UV resistance and an additive configured to provide abrasion resistance.

主权项

1. A method for providing a simulated appearance to a structural member, the method comprising: providing a substrate; applying plural intermediate layers including a print layer to the substrate, the print layer including plural sublayers individually applied and stacked vertically on top of one another, the plural sublayers either at least partially transparent or translucent to light in the visible spectrum and configured to provide a wood grain appearance, wherein a first portion of the wood grain appearance is provided by a first sublayer, and a different, second portion of the wood grain appearance is provided by a second sublayer; and applying a top coat outward of the plural intermediate layers.