Process for sealing of a joint
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1. A joint assembly for panels, the joint assembly comprising:
- two panels, each panel comprising;
a core;
a decorative upper surface; and
edges provided with contact surfaces for positioning the panels towards one another;
wherein predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer whereby the panels are joined to one another to form a joint therebetween by use of the contact surfaces, where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint, wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed; and
wherein the joint is adapted to move between a stretched state and a compressed state upon stretching and compression of the polymer.
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Abstract
A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed.
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1. A joint assembly for panels, the joint assembly comprising:
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two panels, each panel comprising; a core; a decorative upper surface; and edges provided with contact surfaces for positioning the panels towards one another; wherein predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer whereby the panels are joined to one another to form a joint therebetween by use of the contact surfaces, where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint, wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed; and wherein the joint is adapted to move between a stretched state and a compressed state upon stretching and compression of the polymer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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