Method for applying a decorative laminate to a target surface

Abstract

A method provides instructions for the butt seam application of a surface covering laminate material. A quantity of a surface covering laminate is provided. A portion of the quantity comprises a web material having a first side and a second side. The first side comprises an adhesive. The second side is releasably joined to a release liner material. The first side of a first portion of the surface covering laminate is disposed in contact with a target surface. The first side of a second portion is disposed in contact with the target surface. At least a part of the second portion overlaps a part of the release liner of the first portion. The release liner is removed from the second portion. The release liner is removed from the first portion of the surface covering laminate together with that part of the second portion which overlaps the first portion.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

While the claims hereof particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter of the present invention, it is believed the invention will be better understood in view of the following detailed description of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which corresponding features of the several views are identically designated and in which:

FIGURE schematically illustrates a perspective view of a kit according to one embodiment of the invention.

Claims

1. A method of covering a surface, the method comprising steps of: a) providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate, at least a portion of the quantity comprising a web material having a first side and a second side wherein the first side comprises an adhesive and wherein the second side is releasably joined to a release liner material,b) disposing the first side of a first portion of the surface covering laminate in contact with a surface to be covered,c) disposing the first side of a second portion of the surface covering laminate in contact with the surface to be covered such that at least a part of the second portion overlaps a part of the release liner of the first portion,d) removing the release liner from the second portion of the surface covering laminate,e) removing the release liner from the first portion of the surface covering laminate together with that part of the second portion which overlaps the first portion.

2. The method according to claim 1 further comprising the step of: burnishing the part of the second portion which overlaps the edge of the first portion.

3. The method according to claim 1 further comprising the step of: aligning an edge of an implement along the overlapped edge of the first portion prior to the removal of the release liner of the first portion.

4. The method according to claim 1 comprising the step of: pulling the release liner of the first portion in a direction substantially parallel to the covered surface and at an angle of between about 15 and about 75 degrees with respect to the overlapped edge of the first portion.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate comprises providing at least a first sheet of surface covering laminate comprising a pull tab fixedly attached to the release liner and disposed to extend beyond the web material of the laminate sheet.

6. The method according to claim 5 wherein the step of removing the release liner of the first sheet comprises pulling the pull tab of the first sheet.

7. The method according to claim 1 wherein the step of providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate comprises providing a surface covering laminate sheet wherein the release liner is more than coextensive with the web material.

8. The method according to claim 1 wherein the step of providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate comprises providing at least one sheet wound about itself in a substantially cylindrical form and having a sheet length determined according to a dimension of the surface to be covered.

9. The method according to claim 1 wherein the step of providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate comprises providing a surface covering laminate wherein the release liner comprises indicia disposed parallel to at least one edge of the laminate.

10. A method of covering a surface, the method comprising steps of: a) providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate, at least one portion of the laminate comprising a web material having a first side and a second side wherein the first side comprises an adhesive and wherein the second side is releasably joined to a release liner material,b) disposing the first side of a first portion of the surface covering laminate in contact with a surface to be covered,c) placing the first side of a second portion of the surface covering laminate in contact with the surface to be covered such that at least a part of the second portion overlaps a part of the first portion,d) removing the release liner from the first portion of the surface covering laminate,wherein a part of the second portion of the surface covering laminate including a part of the surface covering material and a portion of the release liner are removed concurrently with the release liner of the first portion.

11. The method according to claim 10 further comprising the step of: burnishing the part of the second portion which overlaps the edge of the first portion.

12. The method according to claim 10 further comprising the step of: aligning an edge of an implement along the overlapped edge of the first portion prior to the removal of the release liner of the first portion.

13. The method according to claim 10 comprising the step of: pulling the release liner of the first portion in a direction substantially parallel to the covered surface and at an angle of between about 15 and about 75 degrees with respect to the overlapped edge of the first portion.

14. The method according to claim 10, wherein the step of providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate comprises providing at least a first portion of surface covering laminate comprising a pull tab fixedly attached to the release liner and disposed to extend beyond the web material of the laminate portion.

15. The method according to claim 14 wherein the step of removing the release liner of the first portion comprises pulling the pull tab of the first portion.

16. The method according to claim 10 wherein the step of providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate comprises providing a surface covering laminate sheet wherein the release liner is more than coextensive with the web material.

17. The method according to claim 10 wherein the step of providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate comprises providing at least one sheet wound about itself in a substantially cylindrical form and having a sheet length determined according to a dimension of the surface to be covered.

18. The method according to claim 10 wherein the step of providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate comprises providing a surface covering laminate wherein the release liner comprises indicia disposed parallel to at least one edge of the laminate.

19. A method of marketing a surface covering laminate, the method comprising steps of: a) providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate,b) providing a method for applying the laminate to a surface to be covered, wherein the method discloses a process adapted to abut successive portions of the laminate.

20. The method according to claim 19 wherein the step of providing a quantity of a surface covering laminate comprises providing at least one sheet of laminate wound about itself and having a length associated with a dimension of the surface to be covered.