SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEAMS IN RESILIENT SURFACE COVERING
Included are methods for sealing seams of resilient surface covering including the application of a curable composition at a seam and applying radiation to the curable composition. The radiation may be any suitable source such as UV or visible light.
1 . A method for sealing seams of resilient surface covering comprising applying a curable composition at a seam and applying radiation to the curable composition.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the resilient surface covering comprises sheet flooring, tile flooring, or combinations thereof.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the resilient surface covering comprises PVC.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the resilient surface covering comprises a non-PVC composition.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the radiation curable composition comprises an acrylate-functionalized compound.
6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the acrylate-functionalized compound includes at least one selected from polyester resins, epoxy resins, aliphatic urethanes, aromatic urethanes, silicones, polyethers, and combinations thereof.
7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the radiation curable composition comprises at least one additive selected from stabilizers, antioxidants, plasticizers, pigments, and combinations thereof
8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the radiation is selected from those having a wavelength in the range of infrared, visible, ultra-violet, and combinations thereof
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the resilient surface covering is a floor or wall covering.
10 . Installed flooring including sealed seams comprising resilient flooring and a radiation curable composition.
11 . The installed flooring of claim 10 , wherein the radiation curable composition is cured.
12 . A kit for installing resilient surface covering comprising a curable composition in a dispensing cartridge, an applicator, and a radiation source, UV glasses, dispensing tip for the cartridge, and a platform to ensure a uniform distance from the radiation source to the surface covering.
13 . The kit of claim 12 , wherein the dispensing cartridge includes an application gun.
14 . The kit of claim 12 , wherein the radiation source is a light kit.
15 . The kit of claim 12 , where the platform comprises a cart.