Inventors:
Robert J. Peronto - High Point NC, US
Timothy C. Johnson - High Point NC, US
Michael D. Compton - High Point NC, US
Danny R. Smith - High Point NC, US
Assignee:
MANNINGTON MILLS, INC. - Salem NJ
International Classification:
B27M 3/04, B27M 1/00, B32B 3/30
Abstract:
Methods are described for mechanically scraping surfaces of boards, such as flooring boards, to impart random-looking scraped profiles therein. An apparatus for mechanically scraping boards to form the scraped board products also is described. A board, such as a flooring board, having a random-looking scraped appearance that includes overlapping multiple scrape patterns is described. Boards, such as flooring boards, having a simulated rustic or distressed appearance made with the methods and apparatus also are described.