Patent Publication Number: US-2023143047-A1

Title: Outdoor refacing systems and methods

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The embodiments disclosed herein relate to re-facing outdoor structures, and, in particular to systems and methods for re-facing roofs, decks, window and door frames and pools. 
     INTRODUCTION 
     Outdoor objects experience wear and tear constantly due to the nature of the environment, which they are in. For example, rain, ice, snow, extreme temperatures, ultraviolet (UV) light, falling objects, foot traffic, etc., can all degrade the structure and appearance of an outdoor object such as shingles on a roof, boards on a deck, frame of the windows and doors or the lining of a pool. Current solutions for re-facing these objects are often costly and time consuming. For example, a deck may require all new wooden boards or composite boards, which are very expensive. The material chosen for a roof may necessitate frequent replacement, e.g. asphalt shingles, or may be prohibitively expensive, e.g. metal roof, wooden shakes. 
     Accordingly, there is a need for re-facing or facing systems and materials that allow for quick installation of full or partial long lasting solutions which are reasonably priced. 
     SUMMARY 
     Provided is an outdoor facing system for a re-facing object. The system includes a plasticized facing layer, the facing layer having an exterior surface and an interior surface; and an adhesive layer comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive resistant to plasticizer migration, the adhesive layer having a first surface attached to the interior surface of the facing layer and a second surface for adhering the re-facing system to the re-facing object. 
     The system may further include a release liner attached to the second surface of the adhesive layer, wherein prior to adhering the re-facing system to the re-facing object the second surface is exposed by removal of the release liner. 
     The release liner may be selected from the group consisting of silicon-coated paper, silicon-coated plastic, polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene (PE). 
     The facing layer may include polyvinyl chloride (PVC). 
     The facing layer may include thermoplastic olefin (TPO). 
     The bond strength of the pressure-sensitive adhesive may range from 1 lb/inch to 20 lb/inch in 180° peel adhesion test. 
     The facing layer may be ultraviolet light (UV) resistant. 
     The facing layer may be temperature resistant at a range between −50° F. to 150° F. 
     The facing layer may be abrasion resistant. 
     A physical property of the facing layer may be selected from the group consisting of rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible. 
     The re-facing system may be selected from the group consisting of pre-cut tiles, a roll which can be cut to a desired size, and sheets which can be cut to a desired size. 
     The re-facing object may be a deck. 
     The re-facing object may be a lining of a pool. The pressure-sensitive adhesive may be chlorine resistant. The facing layer may be chlorine resistant. The facing layer may be phosphorescent. The facing layer may change color. 
     The re-facing object may be a roof. 
     The re-facing object may be a window frame. 
     The re-facing object may be a door frame. 
     Provided is a method of using an outdoor re-facing system to re-face a re-facing object, the system including a facing layer having an exterior surface and an interior surface, an adhesive layer having a first surface attached to the interior facing layer surface and a second surface comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive. The method includes placing the second adhesive layer surface of the adhesive layer in direct contact with a desired location on the re-facing object; and applying pressure to the exterior facing layer surface of the re-facing system to adhere the re-facing system to the re-facing object by the pressure-sensitive adhesive of the adhesive layer. 
     The method may further include a release liner attached to the second adhesive layer surface of the adhesive layer, and the method may further include removing the release liner from the adhesive layer. 
     Other aspects and features will become apparent, to those ordinarily skilled in the art, upon review of the following description of some exemplary embodiments. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The drawings included herewith are for illustrating various examples of articles, methods, and apparatuses of the present specification. In the drawings: 
         FIG.  1    is a side view of a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer, according to one embodiment. 
         FIGS.  2 A and  2 B  are side and perspective views, respectively of a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer, an adhesive layer, and a releasing liner, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  3    is a side view of a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer in use on a deck, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  4    is a side view of a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer in use on a pool, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  5    is a side view of a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer in use on a roof, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  6    is a side view of a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer in use on a window frame, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  7    is a side view of a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer in use on a door frame, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  8    is a flow diagram of a method of using a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a re-facing object, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  9    is a flow diagram of a method of using a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a deck, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  10    is a flow diagram of a method of using a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a pool, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  11    is a flow diagram of a method of using a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a roof, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  12    is a flow diagram of a method of using a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a window frame, according to one embodiment. 
         FIG.  13    is a flow diagram of a method of using a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a door frame, according to one embodiment. 
         FIGS.  14 A and  14 B  are representations of a pressure-sensitive adhesive before and after bonding, according to one embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Various apparatuses or processes will be described below to provide an example of each claimed embodiment. No embodiment described below limits any claimed embodiment and any claimed embodiment may cover processes or apparatuses that differ from those described below. The claimed embodiments are not limited to apparatuses or processes having all of the features of any one apparatus or process described below or to features common to multiple or all of the apparatuses described below. 
       FIG.  1    is a side view of a re-facing system  100  including a plasticized facing layer  110  and an adhesive layer  120 , according to one embodiment. 
     Facing layer  110  has an exterior surface (top of facing layer  110 ) and an interior surface (bottom of facing layer  110 ). The exterior surface has an appearance and may have a texture that mimics the desired look and feel of a re-facing object. For example, if the re-facing object is a deck the facing layer may look like wood and may have a texture that mimic the texture of wood and/or a texture which prevents slipping. 
     Facing layer  110  is a plasticized material which may comprise polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or thermoplastic olefin (TPO). Other polymers may also be used such as thermoplastic materials including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic olefin (TPO), polyethylene and polypropylene, chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) or chloro-sulphinated polyethylene (CSPE). Thermosetting materials are EPDM, butyl rubber and neoprene. Facing layer  110  may or may not include reinforcing meshes/scrims or may include short or long fibers as reinforcing agents. Facing layer  110  may range from about 0.010-0.100 inches thick, preferably 0.020-0.080 inches thick. 
     The interior surface of facing layer  110  is attached to a first surface (top of adhesive layer  120 ) of the adhesive layer  120 . 
     Adhesive layer  120  comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive. That is, the adhesive of adhesive layer  120  bonds to the re-facing object after pressure is applied. The bond strength of the pressure-sensitive adhesive may range from 1 lb/inch to 20 lb/inch in 180° peel adhesion test. The pressure which needs to be applied to the re-facing system for the pressure-sensitive adhesive to adhere may range from 25 lbs to 200 lbs, preferably 50 lbs to 150 lbs. 
     Adhesive layer  120  comprises a second surface (bottom of adhesive layer  120 ) which in use is adhered to a re-facing object to attach refacing system  100  to the re-facing object. 
     The pressure-sensitive adhesive is resistant to plasticizer migration. Plasticizers are substances, which are added to a material to affect the plasticity of that material. Plasticizers can migrate out of the initial material and into adjoining substances such as adhesives. The adjoining substances may then be physically or chemically changed or degraded by the plasticizer The pressure-sensitive adhesive of re-facing system  100  does not allow for more than 20 percent migration of plasticizer into the pressure-sensitive adhesive and therefore also does not allow for migration of plasticizer through the pressure-sensitive adhesive into a re-facing object. This prevents changes to the adhesive and therefore degradation of the bond between re-facing system  100  and a re-facing object and also prevents changes to the re-facing object. 
     The pressure-sensitive adhesive may be a self-crosslinking polymer based on elastomer (natural, butyl, nitrile, and styrene butadiene rubbers), acrylate or silicone resins with crosslink density that may range from 2% to 80%. 
     The pressure-sensitive adhesive may also be resistant to high and/or low temperature and water. For example, the bond strength does not change more than 30 percent at heat aging test for two weeks at 122° F. 
     As facing layer  110  is exposed to the outdoor elements, it is necessary for facing layer  110  to be resistant to these elements, for example, UV light, high temperatures, low temperatures, temperature fluctuations, and abrasion and pressure due to weather and foot or vehicle traffic. 
     Adhesive layer  120  in use is not subject to direct physical contact or UV light but still requires resistance to some elements such as temperature, temperature fluctuations, and pressure. 
     Re-facing system  100  may exist as a roll which is un-rolled and cut to a desired size during installation. Re-facing system  100  may exist as sheets or tiles which can be cut to a desired size during installation. Re-facing system  100  may exist as sheets or tiles which are pre-cut to a desired size and do not require further cutting during installation. 
     The relative sizes (lengths, widths and heights) of facing layer  110  and adhesive layer  120  are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. 
     In some embodiments, the thickness of the facing layer is less than 1.5 mm (+1-10%). In other embodiments the thickness of the facing layer may be greater or less than this figure. 
     In some embodiments the thickness of the adhesive layer may be between 0.010 inches to 0.080 inches. 
     In some embodiments, an entire re-facing object may be re-faced while in other embodiments a re-facing object may be only partially re-faced. 
     Specific use embodiments of a re-facing system, similar to re-facing system  100 , are discussed in further detail below. 
       FIGS.  2 A and  2 B  are side and perspective views of a re-facing system  200  including a plasticized facing layer  210 , an adhesive layer  220 , and a release liner  230 , according to one embodiment. 
     Re-facing system  200  is similar to re-facing system  100  of  FIG.  1   , but further includes release liner  230 . 
     Facing layer  210  is similar to facing layer  110  of  FIG.  1    and adhesive layer  220  is similar to adhesive layer  120  of  FIG.  1   . Facing layer  210  includes an exterior surface (top of facing layer  210 ) and an interior surface (bottom of facing layer  210 ). The exterior surface has an appearance and texture of the desired look and feel of a re-facing object. Adhesive layer  220  comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive and has a first surface which is attached to the interior surface of facing layer  210  and a second surface which is attached to release liner  230 . 
     Release liner  230  is a removable layer which covers the second surface to both protect the pressure-sensitive adhesive and to prevent anything unwanted from adhering to the pressure-sensitive adhesive. 
     Release liner  230  may be any material that can be adhered to and removed from adhesive layer  220  without affecting the adhesive ability of adhesive layer  220 . That material may be, but is not limited to, silicon-coated paper, silicon-coated plastic, polypropylene (PP) or polytethylene (PE). 
     Release liner  230  protects adhesive layer  220  in all situations which arise between manufacturing of re-facing system  200  and installation of re-facing system  200 . 
     The relative sizes (lengths, widths and heights) of facing layer  210 , adhesive layer  220 , and release liner  230  are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. 
       FIG.  3    is a side view of a re-facing system  300  including a plasticized facing layer  310  and an adhesive layer  320  in use on a deck  340 , according to one embodiment. 
     Re-facing system  300  may be similar to re-facing system  100  of  FIG.  1    or re-facing system  200  of  FIG.  2 A . In  FIG.  3   , two instances of the re-facing system  300 , comprising facing layer  312  and adhesive layer  322 , and facing layer  314  and adhesive layer  324  are in use on two deck boards  342  and  344  respectively. 
     The view of  FIG.  3    is towards the end of deck boards  342  and  344  (the end being the smallest surface of a standard board). Only two deck boards of deck  340  are shown for illustrative purposes. In actual embodiments the deck may comprise many more boards. 
     Facing layers  312  and  314  each have an exterior surface (top of facing layers  312  and  314 ) and an interior surface (bottom of facing layers  312  and  314 ). The exterior surfaces of facing layers  312  and  314  have an appearance and texture which is desired by the owner of the deck. That is, the exterior surfaces may have the appearance of wood in both pattern and colour or may have any other appearance in pattern and colour that would be desired by a customer. The material of facing layers  312  and  324  may be embossed to achieve a feel and appearance of wood. The texture of the exterior surface is suitable for outdoor decking and enable the safety of anyone who may use the deck in any and all weather conditions. For example, the deck must not become too slippery when wet. 
     Facing layers  312  and  314  are thin to not add too much height to the deck and not too thin to not sufficiently cover any defects in the existing surface of the deck. Facing layer  110  may range from about 0.010-0.100 inches thick, preferably 0.020-0.080 inches thick. 
     Facing layers  312  and  314  are resistant to high or low temperatures, i.e., not melt or crack. Facing layers  312  and  314  are resistant to abrasion from heavy traffic or the elements of outdoors, such as hail. Facing layers  312  and  314  are resistant to damage or degradation due to UV light. 
     The material of facing layers  312  and  314  may be resistant to temperature as low as −18° C. 
     The material of facing layers  312  and  314  may be semi-rigid or flexible. Where the material is semi-rigid the re-facing system may exist as sheets or tiles which may be cut to the correct size during installation. The sheets or tiles may come pre-cut to standard widths and lengths of decking materials and may only require cuts to accommodate variation in length or width due to the specific design of a given deck, thus saving time spent on installation. Where the material is flexible the re-facing system may exist as sheets, tiles, or rolls which, as with a semi-rigid material, may be cut to the correct size during installation or may be pre-cut to standard sizes during manufacturing. Due to the imperfections in decking materials (e.g. warping of boards) a rigid material is not preferred. 
     Facing layers  312  and  314  comprise a plasticized material, for example, PVC or TPO. 
     Adhesive layers  322  and  324  each include a first surface (top of adhesive layers  322  and  324 ) which is attached to the respective interior surface of facing layers  312  and  314 , and a second surface (bottom of adhesive layers  322  and  324 ) which in use adheres to the top side of deck boards  342  and  344 , respectively. 
     Adhesive layers  322  and  324  comprise pressure-sensitive adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive bonds to the surface of deck boards  342  and  344  after a sufficient amount of pressure is applied towards deck boards  342  and  344  on facing layers  312  and  314 . The pressure may be applied with a tool such as a roller or trowel to ensure even application of pressure for establishing the bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive and deck boards  342  and  344 . The bond strength may range from 1 lb/inch to 20 lb/inch in 180° peel adhesion test. 
     Because facing layers  312  and  314  comprise plasticized material, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layers into the pressure-sensitive adhesive. Plasticizer migration could degrade the pressure-sensitive adhesive resulting in a loss of bonding between the re-facing system and deck boards  342  and  344 , as well as degrading deck boards  342  and  344 . The pressure sensitive adhesive may be a self-crosslinking polymer based on elastomer (natural, butyl, nitrile, and styrene butadiene rubbers), acrylate or silicone resins with crosslink density that may range from 2% to 80%. 
     The pressure-sensitive adhesive may also be resistant to high and/or low temperature and to water. 
     Re-facing system  300  may include a release liner which has been removed prior to adherence of adhesive layers  322  and  324  to the deck boards. 
     The deck which is to be re-faced may be made of wood or any other decking material. The decking material may be degraded and require re-facing or the owner of the deck may wish to re-face the deck for aesthetic or ease-of-use purposes. 
     The surface of the deck may require cleaning, sanding, or other treatment before re-facing system  300  may be applied to the deck. 
       FIG.  4    is a side view of a re-facing system  400  including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer in use on a pool  450 , according to one embodiment. 
     Re-facing system  400  may be similar to re-facing system  100  of  FIG.  1    or re-facing system  200  of  FIG.  2 A . Re-facing system  400  includes facing layer  410  and adhesive layer  420 .  FIG.  4    represents only a sub-section of pool  450 . Re-facing system  400  is present on the interior of pool  450 . 
     Facing layer  410  has an exterior surface (top of facing layer  410 ) and an interior surface (bottom of facing layer  410 ). The exterior surface of facing layer  410  has an appearance and texture which is desired by the owner of the pool (or customer). That is, the exterior surface may have an appearance in both pattern and colour that would be desired by a customer. 
     The material of facing layer  410  may be phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark). The material of facing layer  410  may be color-changing. 
     The texture of the exterior surface is suitable for a pool lining. For example, where re-facing system  400  is used on the sides of a pool it should be smooth to prevent injury to users of the pool, while if re-facing system  400  is used on the bottom of a pool it may have a texture which provides traction for users of the pool. 
     Facing layer  410  is resistant to high or low temperatures, i.e., does not melt or crack at temperatures for the climate it is in. Facing layer  410  is resistant to abrasion or pressure, for example from being walked on or pushed against. Facing layer  410  is resistant to damage or degradation due to UV light. Facing layer  410  is resistant to chlorine or other chemicals used in pools. Facing layer  410  is water-impermeable. 
     The material of facing layer  410  is flexible. Re-facing system  410  may exist as sheets or rolls which may be cut to the correct size during installation or may be pre-cut to standard sizes during manufacturing. 
     Facing layer  410  comprises a plasticized material, for example, PVC or TPO. 
     Adhesive layer  420  includes a first surface (top of adhesive layer  420 ) which is attached to the interior surface of facing layer  410 , and a second surface (bottom of adhesive layer  420 ) which in use adheres to the interior of the pool. 
     Adhesive layer  420  comprises pressure-sensitive adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive bonds to the interior of the pool after a sufficient amount of pressure is applied towards the interior of the pool on facing layer  410 . The pressure may be applied with a tool such as a roller. The bond strength of the pressure-sensitive adhesive may range from 1 lb/inch to 20 lb/inch in 180° peel adhesion test. 
     Because facing layer  410  comprises plasticized material, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layers into the pressure-sensitive adhesive. Plasticizer migration could degrade the pressure-sensitive adhesive resulting in a loss of bonding between the re-facing system and pool. The pressure sensitive adhesive may be a self-crosslinking polymer based on elastomer (natural, butyl, nitrile, and styrene butadiene rubbers), acrylate or silicone resins with crosslink density that may range from 2% to 80%. 
     The pressure-sensitive adhesive may also be resistant to chlorine and other chemicals used for swimming pool water treatment, to high and/or low temperature and to water. 
     The interior of the pool may require cleaning or other treatment before re-facing system  400  may be applied to the pool. 
       FIG.  5    is a side view of a re-facing system  500  including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer in use on a roof  560 , according to one embodiment. 
     Re-facing system  500  may be similar to re-facing system  100  of  FIG.  1    or re-facing system  200  of  FIG.  2 A . Re-facing system  500  includes facing layer  510  and adhesive layer  520 .  FIG.  5    represents only a sub-section of roof  560 . 
     Facing layer  510  has an exterior surface (top of facing layer  510 ) and an interior surface (bottom of facing layer  510 ). The exterior surface of facing layer  510  has an appearance and texture which is desired by the owner of the roof (or customer). That is, the exterior surface may have an appearance in both pattern and colour that would be desired by a customer, for example the exterior surface may mimic cedar shakes. 
     The texture of the exterior surface is suitable for a roof. For example, re-facing system  500  should not allow collection of leaves, ice, etc. 
     Facing layer  510  is resistant to high or low temperatures, i.e., does not melt or crack at temperatures normal to the climate it is in. Facing layer  510  is resistant to abrasion or pressure. Facing layer  510  is resistant to damage or degradation due to UV light. Facing layer  510  is water-resistant. 
     The material of facing layer  510  may be rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible. Re-facing system  510  may exist as sheets or rolls which may be cut to the correct size during installation or may be pre-cut to standard sizes during manufacturing. 
     Facing layer  510  comprises a plasticized material, for example, PVC or TPO. 
     Adhesive layer  520  includes a first surface (top of adhesive layer  520 ) which is attached to the interior surface of facing layer  510 , and a second surface (bottom of adhesive layer  520 ) which in use adheres to the roof. 
     Adhesive layer  520  comprises pressure-sensitive adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive bonds to the roof after a sufficient amount of pressure is applied towards the surface of the roof on facing layer  510 . The pressure may be applied with a tool such as a roller. The bond strength may range from 1 lb/inch to 20 lb/inch in 180° peel adhesion test. Because facing layer  510  comprises plasticized material, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layers into the pressure-sensitive adhesive. Plasticizer migration could degrade the pressure-sensitive adhesive resulting in a loss of bonding between the re-facing system and roof, and/or degradation of the roof. The pressure sensitive adhesive may be a self-crosslinking polymer based on elastomer (natural, butyl, nitrile, and styrene butadiene rubbers), acrylate or silicone resins with crosslink density that may range from 2% to 80%. 
     The pressure-sensitive adhesive may also be resistant to high and/or low temperature and to water. 
     The roof may require cleaning or other treatment before re-facing system  500  may be applied to the roof. 
       FIG.  6    is a side view of a re-facing system  600  including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer in use on a window frame  670 , according to one embodiment. 
     Re-facing system  600  may be similar to re-facing system  100  of  FIG.  1    or re-facing system  200  of  FIG.  2 A . Re-facing system  600  includes facing layer  610  and adhesive layer  620 .  FIG.  6    represents only a sub-section of window frame  670 . 
     Facing layer  610  has an exterior surface (top of facing layer  610 ) and an interior surface (bottom of facing layer  610 ). The exterior surface of facing layer  610  has an appearance and texture which is desired by the owner of the window frame (or customer). That is, the exterior surface may have an appearance in both pattern and colour that would be desired by a customer. 
     The texture of the exterior surface is suitable for a window frame. For example, re-facing system  600  should withstand an exterior environment. 
     Facing layer  610  is resistant to high or low temperatures, i.e., does not melt or crack at temperatures normal to the climate it is in. Facing layer  610  is resistant to abrasion or pressure. Facing layer  610  is resistant to damage or degradation due to UV light. Facing layer  610  is water-resistant. 
     The material of facing layer  610  may be rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible. Re-facing system  610  may exist as sheets or rolls which may be cut to the correct size during installation or may be pre-cut to standard sizes during manufacturing. 
     Facing layer  610  comprises a plasticized material, for example, PVC or TPO. 
     Adhesive layer  620  includes a first surface (top of adhesive layer  620 ) which is attached to the interior surface of facing layer  610 , and a second surface (bottom of adhesive layer  620 ) which in use adheres to the window frame. 
     Adhesive layer  620  comprises pressure-sensitive adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive bonds to the window frame after a sufficient amount of pressure is applied towards the surface of the window frame on facing layer  510 . The pressure may be applied with a tool such as a roller. The bond strength may range from 1 lb/inch to 20 lb/inch in 180° peel adhesion test. 
     Because facing layer  610  comprises plasticized material, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layers into the pressure-sensitive adhesive. Plasticizer migration could degrade the pressure-sensitive adhesive resulting in a loss of bonding between the re-facing system and window frame, and/or degradation of the window frame. The pressure sensitive adhesive may be a self-crosslinking polymer based on elastomer (natural, butyl, nitrile, and styrene butadiene rubbers), acrylate or silicone resins with crosslink density that may range from 2% to 80%. 
     The pressure-sensitive adhesive may also be resistant to high and/or low temperature and to water. 
     The window frame may require cleaning or other treatment before re-facing system  600  may be applied to the window frame. 
       FIG.  7    is a side view of a re-facing system  700  including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer in use on a door frame  780 , according to one embodiment. 
     Re-facing system  700  may be similar to re-facing system  100  of  FIG.  1    or re-facing system  200  of  FIG.  2 A . Re-facing system  700  includes facing layer  710  and adhesive layer  720 .  FIG.  7    represents only a sub-section of door frame  780 . 
     Facing layer  710  has an exterior surface (top of facing layer  710 ) and an interior surface (bottom of facing layer  710 ). The exterior surface of facing layer  710  has an appearance and texture which is desired by the owner of the door frame (or customer). That is, the exterior surface may have an appearance in both pattern and colour that would be desired by a customer. 
     The texture of the exterior surface is suitable for a door frame. For example, re-facing system  700  should withstand an exterior environment. 
     Facing layer  710  is resistant to high or low temperatures, i.e., does not melt or crack at temperatures normal to the climate it is in. Facing layer  710  is resistant to abrasion or pressure. Facing layer  710  is resistant to damage or degradation due to UV light. Facing layer  710  is water-resistant. 
     The material of facing layer  710  may be rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible. Re-facing system  710  may exist as sheets or rolls which may be cut to the correct size during installation or may be pre-cut to standard sizes during manufacturing. 
     Facing layer  710  comprises a plasticized material, for example, PVC or TPO. 
     Adhesive layer  720  includes a first surface (top of adhesive layer  720 ) which is attached to the interior surface of facing layer  710 , and a second surface (bottom of adhesive layer  720 ) which in use adheres to the door frame. 
     Adhesive layer  720  comprises pressure-sensitive adhesive. The pressure-sensitive adhesive bonds to the door frame after a sufficient amount of pressure is applied towards the surface of the door frame on facing layer  710 . The pressure may be applied with a tool such as a roller. The bond strength may range from 1 lb/inch to 20 lb/inch in 180° peel adhesion test. 
     Because facing layer  710  comprises plasticized material, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layers into the pressure-sensitive adhesive. Plasticizer migration could degrade the pressure-sensitive adhesive resulting in a loss of bonding between the re-facing system and door frame, and/or degradation of the door frame. The pressure sensitive adhesive may be a self-crosslinking polymer based on elastomer (natural, butyl, nitrile, and styrene butadiene rubbers), acrylate or silicone resins with crosslink density that may range from 2% to 80%. 
     The pressure-sensitive adhesive may also be resistant to high and/or low temperature and to water. 
     The door frame may require cleaning or other treatment before re-facing system  700  may be applied to the door frame. 
       FIG.  8    is a flow diagram of a general method  800  of installing a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a re-facing object, according to one embodiment. The facing layer includes an exterior surface with properties suited to the application and an interior surface. A first surface of the adhesive layer is attached to the interior surface of the facing layer. A second surface of the adhesive layer is for adhering to the re-facing object, such as a deck, pool, roof, window frame, or door frame. The adhesive layer comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive which is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layer. 
     Optionally, the re-facing system may further include a release liner which is attached to the second surface of the adhesive layer to protect the adhesive layer until installation of the re-facing system. 
     At  802 , an optional step if a release line is present, the release liner is removed from the second surface of the adhesive layer. The release liner may be a single piece which covers the entire surface of the adhesive layer or may be several pieces which cover the second surface of the adhesive layer. 
     At  804 , the re-facing system is placed in a desired location on the re-facing object by establishing direct contact between the second surface of the adhesive layer and the surface of the re-facing object. 
     The re-facing system may be rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible. For flexible re-facing systems the placing of the re-facing system may include un-rolling the re-facing system onto the surface of the re-facing object. 
     The re-facing system may require cutting to achieve a desired size and shape which matches the surface of the re-facing object. 
     At  806 , pressure is applied to the re-facing system towards the surface of the re-facing object to adhere the adhesive layer of the re-facing system to the re-facing object. 
     A material which provides sufficient pressure to the re-facing system to establish a bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive and the surface of the re-facing object may be used. For example, a rolling device, such as a steel or silicone roller, may be used to apply pressure to the re-facing system. An initial method of applying pressure such as manual applying pressure using hands may be used and followed by a second application of pressure from a tool such as a rolling device. 
     The re-facing system may comprises sheets, tiles, or rolls which may or may not overlap to cover the surface of the re-facing object. 
     In some embodiments of a method of installing a re-facing system their may be additional steps or steps may happen in a different order. For example, a release liner may not be completely removed from a roll of the re-facing system. Instead a section of the release liner may be removed and the uncovered adhesive layer may be placed on the re-facing object and then a new section of release liner removed and that new section of uncovered adhesive layer place on the re-facing object, and so on. 
       FIG.  9    is a flow diagram of a method  900  of installing a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a deck, according to one embodiment. The facing layer includes an exterior surface, with properties suited to use in decking, and an interior surface. A first surface of the adhesive layer is attached to the interior surface of the facing layer. A second surface of the adhesive layer is for adhering to the surface (s) of the deck. The adhesive layer comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive which is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layer. 
     The properties of the facing layer may include, but are not limited to, UV resistance, water resistance, temperature resistance, and abrasion resistance. The facing layer may be embossed to look and feel like wood or otherwise have an appearance and texture which is desired by the customer. 
     Optionally, the re-facing system may further include a release liner which is attached to the second surface of the adhesive layer to protect the adhesive layer until installation of the re-facing system onto the deck. 
     At  902 , an optional step if a release liner is present, the release liner is removed from the second surface of the adhesive layer. The release liner may be a single piece which covers the entire surface of the adhesive layer or may be several pieces which cover the second surface of the adhesive layer. 
     At  904 , the re-facing system is placed in a desired location on the deck by establishing direct contact between the second surface of the adhesive layer and the surface of the deck. 
     The re-facing system may be semi-rigid or flexible. For flexible re-facing systems the placing of the re-facing system may include un-rolling the re-facing system onto the surface of the deck. 
     The re-facing system may require cutting to achieve a desired size and shape which matches the surface of the deck. Preferably, the re-facing system is pre-cut or sized during manufacturing to match at least the width but also possibly the length of standard deck boards. This would mean that less cuts would be required to cover the surface of the deck. 
     At  906 , pressure is applied to the re-facing system towards the surface of the deck to adhere the adhesive layer of the re-facing system to the deck. 
     A material which provides sufficient pressure to the re-facing system to establish a bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive and the surface of the deck may be used. For example, a rolling device, such as a steel or silicone roller, may be used to apply pressure to the re-facing system. An initial method of applying pressure such as manual applying pressure using hands may be used and followed by a second application of pressure from a tool such as a rolling device. 
     In some embodiments of a method of installing a re-facing system their may be additional steps or steps may happen in a different order. For example, in some embodiment the surface of the deck may require cleaning or treatment before the re-facing system may be applied. 
       FIG.  10    is a flow diagram of a method  1000  of installing a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a pool, according to one embodiment. The facing layer includes an exterior surface, with properties suited to use in a pool, and an interior surface. A first surface of the adhesive layer is attached to the interior surface of the facing layer. A second surface of the adhesive layer is for adhering to an interior surface of the pool. The adhesive layer comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive which is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layer. 
     The properties of the facing layer may include, but are not limited to, UV resistance, water resistance, temperature resistant, abrasion resistance, and chlorine resistance. The facing layer has an appearance and texture which is appropriate and desired by the customer for application in a pool. The facing layer may be phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) or may be color-changing. 
     Optionally, the re-facing system may further include a release liner which is attached to the second surface of the adhesive layer to protect the adhesive layer until installation of the re-facing system. 
     At  1002 , an optional step if a release liner is present, the release liner is removed from the second surface of the adhesive layer. The release liner may be a single piece which covers the entire surface of the adhesive layer or may be several pieces which cover the second surface of the adhesive layer. 
     At  1004 , the re-facing system is placed in a desired location on the interior surface of the pool by establishing direct contact between the second surface of the adhesive layer and the interior surface of the pool. The re-facing system is flexible. 
     Placing of the re-facing system may include un-rolling the re-facing system onto the interior surface of the pool. 
     The re-facing system may require cutting to achieve a desired size and shape which matches the interior surface of the pool. 
     At  1006 , pressure is applied to the re-facing system towards the interior surface of the pool to adhere the adhesive layer of the re-facing system to the interior surface of the pool. 
     A material is selected which provides sufficient pressure to the re-facing system to establish a bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive and the interior surface of the pool may be used. For example, a rolling device, may be used to apply pressure to the re-facing system. 
     The re-facing system may overlap to cover the interior surface of the pool. 
     In some embodiments of a method of installing a re-facing system their may be additional steps or steps may happen in a different order. For example, in some embodiment the interior surface of the pool may require cleaning or treatment before the re-facing system may be applied. 
       FIG.  11    is a flow diagram of a method  1100  of installing a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a roof, according to one embodiment. The facing layer includes an exterior surface, with properties suited to use on a roof, and an interior surface. A first surface of the adhesive layer is attached to the interior surface of the facing layer. A second surface of the adhesive layer is for adhering to the roof. The adhesive layer comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive which is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layer. 
     The properties of the facing layer may include, but are not limited to, UV resistance, water resistance, temperature resistance, and abrasion resistance. The facing layer has an appearance and texture which is appropriate and desired by the customer for application on a roof. 
     Optionally, the re-facing system may further include a release liner which is attached to the second surface of the adhesive layer to protect the adhesive layer until installation of the re-facing system. 
     At  1102 , an optional step if a release liner is present, the release liner is removed from the second surface of the adhesive layer. The release liner may be a single piece which covers the entire surface of the adhesive layer or may be several pieces which cover the second surface of the adhesive layer. 
     At  1104 , the re-facing system is placed in a desired location on the roof by establishing direct contact between the second surface of the adhesive layer and the surface of the roof. 
     The re-facing system may be rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible. For flexible re-facing systems the placing of the re-facing system may include un-rolling the re-facing system onto the surface of the roof. 
     The re-facing system may require cutting to achieve a desired size and shape which matches the surface of the roof. 
     At  1106 , pressure is applied to the re-facing system towards the surface of the roof to adhere the adhesive layer of the re-facing system to the roof. The method includes providing sufficient pressure to the re-facing system to establish a bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive and the surface of the roof may be used. For example, a rolling device, such as a steel or silicone roller, may be used to apply pressure to the re-facing system. An initial method of applying pressure such as manual applying pressure using hands may be used and followed by a second application of pressure from a tool such as a rolling device. 
     The re-facing system may comprises sheets, tiles, or rolls which may or may not overlap to cover the surface of the roof. 
     In some embodiments of a method of installing a re-facing system their may be additional steps or steps may happen in a different order. For example, in some embodiment the surface of the roof may require cleaning or treatment before the re-facing system may be applied. 
       FIG.  12    is a flow diagram of a method  1200  of installing a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a window frame, according to one embodiment. The facing layer includes an exterior surface, with properties suited to use on a window frame, and an interior surface. A first surface of the adhesive layer is attached to the interior surface of the facing layer. A second surface of the adhesive layer is for adhering to the window frame. The adhesive layer comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive which is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layer. 
     The properties of the facing layer may include, but are not limited to, UV resistance, water resistance, temperature resistance, and abrasion resistance. The facing layer has an appearance and texture which is appropriate and desired by the customer for application on a window frame. 
     Optionally, the re-facing system may further include a release liner which is attached to the second surface of the adhesive layer to protect the adhesive layer until installation of the re-facing system. 
     At  1202 , an optional step if a release line is present, the release liner is removed from the second surface of the adhesive layer. The release liner may be a single piece which covers the entire surface of the adhesive layer or may be several pieces which cover the second surface of the adhesive layer. 
     At  1204 , the re-facing system is placed in a desired location on the window frame by establishing direct contact between the second surface of the adhesive layer and the surface of the window frame. 
     The re-facing system may be rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible. For flexible re-facing systems the placing of the re-facing system may include un-rolling the re-facing system onto the surface of the window frame. 
     The re-facing system may require cutting to achieve a desired size and shape which matches the surface of the window frame. 
     At  1206 , pressure is applied to the re-facing system towards the surface of the window frame to adhere the adhesive layer of the re-facing system to the window frame. The method includes providing sufficient pressure to the re-facing system to establish a bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive and the surface of the window frame may be used. For example, a rolling device, such as a steel or silicone roller, may be used to apply pressure to the re-facing system. An initial method of applying pressure such as manual applying pressure using hands may be used and followed by a second application of pressure from a tool such as a rolling device. 
     The re-facing system may comprises sheets, tiles, or rolls which may or may not overlap to cover the surface of the window frame. 
     In some embodiments of a method of installing a re-facing system their may be additional steps or steps may happen in a different order. For example, in some embodiment the surface of the window frame may require cleaning or treatment before the re-facing system may be applied. 
       FIG.  13    is a flow diagram of a method  1300  of installing a re-facing system including a plasticized facing layer and an adhesive layer on a door frame, according to one embodiment. The facing layer includes an exterior surface, with properties suited to use on a door frame, and an interior surface. A first surface of the adhesive layer is attached to the interior surface of the facing layer. A second surface of the adhesive layer is for adhering to the door frame. The adhesive layer comprises a pressure-sensitive adhesive which is resistant to plasticizer migration from the facing layer. 
     The properties of the facing layer may include, but are not limited to, UV resistance, water resistance, temperature resistance, and abrasion resistance. The facing layer has an appearance and texture which is appropriate and desired by the customer for application on a door frame. 
     Optionally, the re-facing system may further include a release liner which is attached to the second surface of the adhesive layer to protect the adhesive layer until installation of the re-facing system. 
     At  1302 , an optional step if a release line is present, the release liner is removed from the second surface of the adhesive layer. The release liner may be a single piece which covers the entire surface of the adhesive layer or may be several pieces which cover the second surface of the adhesive layer. 
     At  1304 , the re-facing system is placed in a desired location on the door frame by establishing direct contact between the second surface of the adhesive layer and the surface of the door frame. 
     The re-facing system may be rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible. For flexible re-facing systems the placing of the re-facing system may include un-rolling the re-facing system onto the surface of the door frame. 
     The re-facing system may require cutting to achieve a desired size and shape which matches the surface of the door frame. 
     At  1306 , pressure is applied to the re-facing system towards the surface of the door frame to adhere the adhesive layer of the re-facing system to the door frame. The method includes providing sufficient pressure to the re-facing system to establish a bond between the pressure-sensitive adhesive and the surface of the door frame may be used. For example, a rolling device, such as a steel or silicone roller, may be used to apply pressure to the re-facing system. An initial method of applying pressure such as manual applying pressure using hands may be used and followed by a second application of pressure from a tool such as a rolling device. 
     The re-facing system may comprises sheets, tiles, or rolls which may or may not overlap to cover the surface of the door frame. 
     In some embodiments of a method of installing a re-facing system their may be additional steps or steps may happen in a different order. For example, in some embodiment the surface of the door frame may require cleaning or treatment before the re-facing system may be applied.  FIGS.  14 A and  14 B  are representations of a pressure-sensitive adhesive before and after bonding, according to one embodiment.  FIG.  14 A  is a graphical representation of the pressure-sensitive adhesive prior to application of pressure and bonding to a material.  FIG.  14 B  is a graphical representation of the pressure-sensitive adhesive after application of pressure and bonding of the adhesive to the material. The pressure-sensitive adhesive prior to application of pressure is represented by sphere or circular shapes which can loosely adhere to a release liner or other material. The pressure-sensitive adhesive upon application of pressure adopts an elongated spheroidal morphology which increases the surface area of the contact between the pressure-sensitive adhesive and the material thus establishing a stronger bond which is not easily reversible. While the above description provides examples of one or more apparatus, methods, or systems, it will be appreciated that other apparatus, methods, or systems may be within the scope of the claims as interpreted by one of skill in the art.