Patent ID: 9290040
Filing Date: 2016-03-22
CPC Classification: B41M,B44C

Claim Text:
1. A method for manufacturing panels of the type having at least a wood-based substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate, the top layer including a wear-resistant layer and a printed decor with a relief, the method comprising: using a roller to apply one or more primer layers to a flat surface of the substrate, the one or more primer layers forming a background of a white or uniform color; printing, by the intermediary of the one or more primer layers, at least one ink layer forming a portion of the decor onto the substrate; and forming the relief in the at least one ink layer using a press element; wherein the relief is formed at least partially after the portion of the decor has been printed on the substrate; wherein the relief is only formed after the portion of the decor has been dried in a forced manner by application of at least one of hot air and radiation; wherein the wear-resistant layer is provided above the at least one ink layer after the at least one ink layer has been provided with the relief; wherein the wear-resistant layer is free from material sheets; and wherein the wear-resistant layer extends continuously over the entirety of the decor and contacts the at least one ink layer.