Polyvinyl chloride/wood composite having a natural wood grain finish and a method for creating the finish
OwnerHossein Amin-Javaheriinventor
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Abstract
An article made from polyvinyl chloride/wood composite having a natural wood grain finish and a method for creating the article. The natural wood grain finish is created on the article by applying multiple paint transfers onto the polyvinyl chloride/wood composite. The paint is transferred by a series of printing rollers having a wood grain pattern. Optionally, the polyvinyl chloride/wood composite can be painted with a base-coat of a hydrocarbon-based paint before applying the multiple paint transfers. This method is especially suited for manufacturing window blind slats.
Claims16
A method for creating a natural wood grain finish on articles made from polyvinyl chloride/wood composite comprising the steps of:
- applying a contrasting hydrocarbon-based paint onto the article with a printing roller having a wood grain pattern;
- and,
- reapplying a contrasting hydrocarbon-based paint onto the article with a printing roller having a wood grain pattern to create the finish on the article.
A method for finishing an article made from polyvinyl chloride/wood composite comprising the steps of:
- coating the article with a base-coat of hydrocarbon-based paint;
- applying a contrasting hydrocarbon-based paint onto the base-coat with a printing roller having a wood grain pattern;
- and,
- reapplying a contrasting hydrocarbon-based paint onto the base-coat with a printing roller having a wood grain pattern to create the finish on the article.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.