Decorative colored particle dispersion for use in surface coating compositions and method for making same

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to various composite slurries for use in seamless surface coverings and various methods for making the same. In particular, the present disclosure teaches various composite slurry compositions comprising, for example, a clear hardening material, a plurality of particles, a stabilizing filler, and an aggregate. Additionally, the present disclosure teaches various methods of forming composite slurry compositions for use in seamless surface coverings.

1 . A method comprising:
 creating an admixture of dry ingredients comprising a plurality of particles, a stabilizing filler, and an aggregate, wherein the aggregate is between 43% and 61% by weight of the plurality of particles, the aggregate and the stabilizing filler, wherein the plurality of particles is between 4% and 35% by weight of the plurality of particles, the aggregate and the stabilizing filler, and wherein the stabilizing filler is between 20% and 35% by weight of the plurality of particles, the aggregate and the stabilizing filler;   mixing the admixture with a polymeric material to form a composite slurry having a uniform suspension of said particle.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising combining the composite slurry with a chemical hardener to form an activated composite slurry. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising applying the composite slurry to a surface to produce a substantially seamless surface covering. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein a volume ratio of the admixture to the polymeric material and the chemical hardener ranges from about 0.5:1.0 to about 1.5:1.0 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the applying the activated composite slurry on the surface comprises using a rake with an elongated handle and a troweling surface. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the composite slurry is applied to a thickness of about 40 mils to about 90 mils.