Printed border

Abstract

A method of producing a floor panel for an elevated floor comprising the steps of printing a border along the edge of said floor panel then applying a protective wear surface over said printed surface.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A method of producing a floor panel for an elevated floor comprising the steps of printing a border along the edge of said floor panel then applying a protective wear surface over said printed surface.  
     
     
         2 . A method of producing a floor panel for an elevated floor comprising the steps of: 
 (a) printing a plurality of grid lines on a substrate;    (b) cutting said substrate along said grid lines so as to present a floor covering having an edge defined by said cut grid lines;    (c) applying said cut substrate to a load surface of said floor panel.    
     
     
         3 . A method as claimed in  claim 2  including the step of applying a wear surface to said substrate.  
     
     
         4 . A method as claimed in  claim 3  including the step of applying an adhesive to said load surface of said elevated floor so as to bond said substrate to said load surface.  
     
     
         5 . A method as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said printing step comprises printing said grid lines in a linear pattern.  
     
     
         6 . A method as claimed in  claim 5  wherein said grid lines are printed in a rectangular pattern.  
     
     
         7 . A method as claimed in  claim 6  wherein said printing comprises computer laser printing.  
     
     
         8 . A method as claimed in  claim 7  wherein said printing comprises silk screening process.  
     
     
         9 . A method of producing a floor covering for an elevated floor comprising the steps of: 
 (a) printing a decorative pattern including a plurality of rectangular grid lines on one surface of a paper substrate;    (b) combining said paper substrate with a plurality of sheets to produce a floor covering;    (c) applying a wear surface on said decorative surface;    (d) cutting said floor covering along said grid lines so as to present a plurality of floor covering panels having an edge defined by said cut grid lines;    (e) applying an adhesive to a load surface of said elevated floor so as to bond one of said floor cover panels to said load surface.    
     
     
         10 . A method as claimed in  claim 9  wherein said printing step comprises printing said decorative pattern on one side of said paper substrate.  
     
     
         11 . A method as claimed in  claim 10  wherein said printing step comprises printing said grid lines in a dark colour.  
     
     
         12 . A method as claimed in  claim 11  wherein said combining step comprising pressing said printed paper substrate with a plurality of sheets so as to produce a high-pressure laminate.  
     
     
         13 . A method as claimed in  claim 12  wherein said applying stage comprises applying a melamine surface over said decorative surface.  
     
     
         14 . A method as claimed in  claim 13  wherein said combining and applying steps comprise mounting said decorative layer over a stack of Kraft paper with a clear protective surface sheet over said decorative layer and pressing same to produce a high-pressure laminate floor surface panel.  
     
     
         15 . A method as claimed in  claim 14  wherein said step of cutting may occur prior to said combining step.  
     
     
         16 . A floor panel for an elevated floor comprising: 
 (a) a base adapted to be supported and providing a load bearing surface;    (b) a floor covering co-extensive with and adhering to said load surface of said base;    (c) a printed edge presented by said floor covering;    (d) a protective coat over said floor cover and printed edge.    
     
     
         17 . A floor panel as claimed in  claim 16  wherein said printed edge comprises a black border.  
     
     
         18 . A floor panel as claimed in  claim 17  wherein said floor panels are rectangular.  
     
     
         19 . A floor panel as claimed in  claim 18  wherein said floor panels are square.