Patent ID: 6759088
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B05D,B44C,B44D,B44F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for providing a substrate with a decorative coating simulating an appearance of grained wood, said method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a flexible sheet blank having a first surface and a second surface, said first surface and said second surface being opposite surfaces to one another, opposite end portions and an intermediate portion, and a plurality of spaced-apart ridges provided on said first surface in said intermediate portion; (b) forming a tool by wrapping said flexible sheet blank around into a rolled configuration so that said first surface of said flexible sheet blank faces outwardly and said opposite end portions of said flexible sheet blank are disposed and held together with corresponding portions of said second surface in face-to-face contact, said tool being a hollow body and said second surface of said intermediate portion forming a convex face of said tool body and said opposite end portions forming a grip; (c) applying, to an opaque surface of a substrate, a substantially continuous layer having a medium comprising a liquid containing a polymeric binder and a particulate material; (d) drawing said tool along said opaque surface of said substrate, while said substantially continuous layer remains in a liquid state; and, (e) rocking said tool about said convex face as said tool is drawn along said opaque surface of said substrate, so as to discontinuously remove parts of said substantially continuous layer for selectively exposing part of said opaque surface for producing a decorative appearance simulating that of grained wood.