Process for the manufacturing of surface elements

A process for manufacturing a surface element, the process comprising:

• providing a supporting core with an upper side, wherein the supporting core comprises medium density fiber board;
• printing a decor on the upper side of the supporting core using a digital printer, the decor being a digital image, wherein the digital printer is selected from the group consisting of a printer of the inkjet type and a printer of the electrostatic type, wherein the printing is performed with at least four different colors selected from the group consisting of yellow, magenta, cyan, black, white, light magenta and light cyan;
• providing a wear layer on the upper side of the supporting core, wherein the wear layer is joined to the core through heat and pressure, wherein the wear layer comprises melamine-formaldehyde resin and hard particles;
• and
• pressing a matrix towards the wear layer whereby the wear layer receives a surface structure that enhances the realism of the décor;
• wherein the surface element forms at least one of a floor element configured to be joined with corresponding floor elements to form a floor covering, a wall element configured to be joined with corresponding wall elements to form a wall covering, or ceiling element configured to be joined with corresponding ceiling elements to form a ceiling.