COMPOSITION FOR PRESSED CORKBOARDS, PRESSED CORKBOARD, USE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

摘要

The present invention relates to a composition for pressed corkboards, to a pressed corkboard and to a production method thereof. The invention intends to describe compositions for the manufacture of corkboards capable of monolayer profiling and continuous production. The composition for pressed corkboards herein presented comprises cork particles and 10-30% latex (w/w). Moreover, a binder may also be used, such as polyurethane resins, phenolic resins, or melamine resins or mixtures thereof. In a more preferred embodiment, the amount of melamine may vary between 5-20% (w/w), more preferably between 10-12%. The pressed corkboards herein presented may be used as flooring, wall or ceiling coverings.