Abstract:
A laminated sheet product which includes at least one sheet of an absorptive material is made by moistening the absorptive sheet with a liquid polymerizable organic compound and then applying a finely divided thermoplastic polymeric substance in a substantially uniform manner to the faces or one face of the absorptive sheet, the said polymer being at least swellable in said liquid polymerizable composition, then superposing the several sheets and finally subjecting the composite laminate to pressure and elevated temperatures sufficient to cause curing of the polymerizable organic composition and forming of a substantially coherent polymer coating on the sheet. Wood types can thus be used for the laminates which could not be impregnated with polymerizable lacquers. Also, laminates can be made from or including pressed materials and a lamination is possible without the use of the conventional adhesives. Also, decorative outer sheets can be included in the lamination and profiles can easily be formed in a pressing operation. The process is also useful for improving the appearance of one single sheet of products.
Abstract:
IN THE PRODUCTION OF WOOD-SYNTHETIC RESIN COMBINATIONS BY IMPREGNATION OF WOOD WITH A LIQUID POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITION AND CURING THE POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITION TAKEN UP BY THE WOOD, THE IMPREGNATED WOOD IS COATED PRIOR TO CURING WITH AN AQUEOUS OR ALCOHOLIC SOLUTION OF A FILM FORMING SUBSTANCE HAVING HYDROPHILIC GROUPS AND WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INSOLUBLE IN THE IMPREGNATING COMPOSITION.