Method and apparatus for producing a surface covering having reduced surface gloss and surface covering produced thereby

摘要

This invention pertains to a method and apparatus for producing a cured resinous coating which exhibits a reduced gloss level. In a preferred embodiment, the cured resinous coating which exhibits a reduced gloss level is a wear resistant coating and is superimposed on a resilient floor covering material. The gloss level is reduced by subjecting the coating to corona discharge before it is cured. The curing process is achieved at least partially by irradiation of the coating and may additionally involve some moisture-curing.