Sloped edge on decorative articles with a rigid base and a decor that is digitally printed thereon
AssigneeShaw Industries Group, Inc.
InventorDale Carson Granberry
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AssigneeShaw Industries Group, Inc.
InventorDale Carson Granberry
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A decorative article comprising a base and a top layer disposed thereon. The base may comprise a first surface, a second surface opposite the first, a side surface disposed between the first and second surfaces, and angled surfaces along at least two of the edges of the first surface. The angled surfaces extend from the first surface and towards the second surface. Each angled surface may comprise at least one of a curved portion and a linear portion extending from the curved portion. The base can include a male connector portion extending from one side surface and a female connector portion formed in the opposing side surface, wherein the male and female connector portions are configured to interconnect. The top layer may comprise a decor layer that further comprises a sub layer, an ink layer, and a wear layer disposed above the ink layer.
A method of manufacturing angled edges on decorative articles, the method comprising:
A method of manufacturing angled edges on decorative articles, the method comprising:
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