A multi-layer product requires a multiple step manufacturing process. We start with a carrier product. In the case of most heterogeneous commercial products, that’s typically fiberglass. Then we apply a liquid coating with a roller. That coating can go on the top, on the back or, as is the case with most Mannington Commercial products, both top and bottom.
The sheet vinyl created in the pre-gel process described earlier, passes between the impression roll and a print cylinder. It picks up ink and presses the engraved image onto the vinyl. Each cylinder adds more color and design elements to the pattern. The process can include up to seven print cylinders, depending on the intricacy of the design.
