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Finishing set for a floor covering and holder, as well
as finishing profile, for a finishing set, and method
for manufacturing a finishing profile and a skirting
board.
This invention relates to a finishing set for a floor
covering, as well as to a holder and a finishing profile
for such finishing set. Moreover, it also relates to a
method for manufacturing a finishing profile and a
skirting board.
More particularly, the invention relates to a finishing
set consisting of at least one holder and at least one
finishing profile that can be attached on the holder.
In particular, the invention is intended for being used
in combination with floatingly installed floor
coverings, such as floatingly installed floor panels,
for example, laminate panels, prefabricated parquet,
veneer parquet, or solid parquet. However, this does not
exclude its application in combination with other floor
coverings.
When installing floor coverings, in particular with
floatingly installed floor coverings, in a large number
of cases measures have to be taken in order to finish
the edges thereof. Such edges to be finished may occur
at the end of the floor covering, for example, against a
wall, at a transition to another type of floor covering,
or when providing an extension joint between two floor
coverings, said floor coverings either being of
different nature or not, by which, amongst others, of
different material or of different thickness is meant.
It is known that to this aim, use can be made of a
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one holder and at least one finishing profile that is
attachable on the holder, said finishing profile
allowing to thereby cover the respective edge or
transition, and thus forming, in most cases, also an
esthetically attractive transition.
Hereby, the holder mostly consists of a rail-shaped
profile, which can be attached on the subfloor, for
example, by means of gluing, screwing, nailing or simply
by installing this profile partially underneath the
floor covering. Mostly, the holder also comprises an
attachment portion for attaching a finishing profile at
the holder.
Usually, such finishing profile is realized as a
decorative strip or such, whether or not consisting of
several parts, which can be pressed into the rail-shaped
profile for attachment. Further, it is known that such
finishing profile can be realized in the form of an end
profile, transition profile as well as an expansion
profile or a combination thereof. End profiles mostly
serve for the finish against a wall, transition profiles
for the transition from one type of floor covering to
another type, and expansion profiles for bridging-over
an expansion joint between two portions of a floor
covering.
It is also known that the components of such finishing
set may be realized in different materials, such as, for
example, aluminum, wood, synthetic material or a wood-
based material, for example plywood, MDF/HDF, and the
like. It is also known to apply combinations, whereby
the holder consists of a well-defined material, for
example, aluminum or synthetic material, whereas the
finishing profile consists of another material, for
example, a wood-based material. Hereby, the finishing

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profile may or may not be encased by a layer-shaped
covering, whether or not matching the floor covering,
and which can be of any kind and, for example, may
consist of a foil or laminate as well as lacquer or the
like.
Such finishing sets and the composing parts thereof
are known, amongst others, from the patent documents
EP 1 310 613, WO 03/040492, WO 01/2010, WO 96/12857,
US 6,550,192, DE 198 54 452,DE 93 01 719, DE 198 54 452,
DE 203 20 273, and BE 531.202.
From these documents, it is also known that the holders
and/or finishing profiles may be equipped with
particular features. So, for example, it is known from
EP 1 310 613 to provide a break-off underlay portion at
the holder, which portion, in broken-off condition, can
be placed underneath the remaining portion of the holder
in order to obtain that the holder can also be used with
thicker floor coverings. In DE 198 54 452, the same
technical problem is solved by providing an adapter
between the holder and the finishing profile.
DE 203 20 273 shows how the finishing portion, for
attaching a finishing profile on the holder, can be
provided with means allowing an inclination of the
finishing profile. From WO 01/20101 and WO 03/040492, it
is known that the finishing profile as such can be
composed of different parts.
According to a first aspect, the invention aims at an
improved finishing set of the above-mentioned type, with
a combination of characteristics allowing that such
finishing set can be applied rather universally in an
optimum manner. To this aim, the invention, according to
the first aspect, relates to a finishing set for a floor
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of, on the one hand, a finishing profile and, on the
other hand, a holder with at least an attachment portion
for attaching said finishing profile to the holder, with
as a characteristic that the holder comprises an
underlay portion that at choice can be or cannot be
provided underneath the remaining portion of the holder,
as well as a stop-forming positioning portion.
Preferably, the underlay portion and the positioning
portion will be located at opposite sides of the
attachment portion.
By an "underlay portion", a portion must be understood
that is associated with the holder and preferably is
formed in one piece therewith, which, at choice and in
function of the application, can be placed by the user
underneath the remaining portion of the holder, such
that this remaining portion and the associated
attachment portion can be situated at different heights
above the subfloor. Preferably, the underlay portion of
the holder is realized as a laterally extending portion
which is removable from this lateral position, such that
in this manner, the underlay portion can be put
underneath the remaining portion of the holder.
By means of a finishing set according to the first
aspect, it is achieved, on the one hand, that the
position of the holder can be adapted to the thickness
variations of floor coverings and/or underlayments, and,
on the other hand, in case that a finishing profile is
applied that functions as an end profile, the holder, by
means of the stop-forming positioning portion, can be
attached upon the subfloor in such a manner that the end
profile, after being mounted on the holder,
automatically will arrive at the desired final position.
More particularly, this relates to an end profile of the
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part, such as a wall or the like, whereby said end
profile has an end wall that is intended for being
directed towards the stop-forming part. 'Preferably, the
holder and the finishing profile are realized such that,
when the holder, by means of its positioning portion,
is positioned against said stop-forraing part, the
finishing profile, with its aforementioned end wall,
precisely adjoins against said stop-forming part.
Hereby, it is preferred that, in freely mounted
position, the stop-forming positioning portion of the
holder and said end wall of the finishing profile lie in
the same vertical plane. By "freely mounted position",
the position is meant in which the finishing profile is
mounted in the holder, however, is not shifted against a
stop-forming part, such as a wall or the like.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention according to
the first aspect, the holder of the finishing set
comprises an underlay portion, either the aforementioned
underlay portion or another underlay portion, whereby
this underlay portion can take at least a first and a
second position in respect to the remaining portion of
the holder, and whereby, in the second position, it
functions as an underlay portion for said remaining
portion. Hereby, the underlay portion can be brought
from the first position into the second. To this aim,
the holder has one or more of the following features:
the holder comprises means for separating the
underlay portion from the remaining portion,
such that the underlay portion can be put
underneath the remaining portion;
the holder comprises means, as defined in the
preceding paragraph, whereby those are
selected from the following series: a cutting
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weakened material part, for example in the
form of a reduced section or a perforation;
the holder comprises means for bringing the
underlay portion, by means of an angling
movement, from the first position into the
second position;
the holder comprises means, as defined in the
preceding paragraph, said means being selected
from the following series: a mechanical hinge,
a foldable portion, a foldable portion
consisting of a more flexible material than
the material of the holder and being
manufactured by means of co-extrusion with the
rest of the holder.
Possibly, also other portions of the holder, such as a
positioning portion or an attachment portion, can assume
different positions. Preferably, also the stop-forming
positioning portion can be removable from its position,
either by being able to be put into another position
while being connected to the remaining portion of the
holder, or by being completely separable.
The possibility of changing the position of certain
portions, either by detaching those portions, or by
angling them into another position, in which the
respective portion then either exerts another function
or not, provides for that this type of holder can be
applied in a rather universal manner. For example, such
holder offers the possibility to shorten the holder or
to heighten it, such that it, for example, remains
utilizable with different widths of expansion joints and
different thickness variations of floor panels and/or
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Further, the invention also relates to a holder for a
finishing set, which is improved in accordance with the
first aspect of the present invention. To this aim, the
invention relates to a holder allowing to realize a
finishing set according to the first aspect of the
invention, whereby the holder comprises at least an
attachment portion for attaching a finishing profile to
the holder, characterized in that the holder further
comprises an underlay portion, which at choice can or
cannot be provided underneath the remaining portion of
the holder, as well as a stop-forming positioning
portion.
According to a second aspect, the invention aims at an
improved holder for attaching a finishing profile, with
a combination of characteristics, such that the holder
can be applied rather broadly. To this aim, the
invention, according to the second aspect, relates to a
holder for attaching a finishing profile for a floor
covering, whereby said holder comprises a base as well
as at least an attachment portion for attaching a
finishing profile upon the holder, and whereby the base
has two free edge portions situated at opposite sides of
the attachment portion, characterized in that at least
one edge portion is realized as an underlay portion,
whereby it can be removed from its position as a free
edge portion in order to be placed underneath the
remaining portion of the holder, and whereby the widths
of both edge portions, measured respectively from the
attachment portion up to the distal end of the
respective edge portion, differ from each other.
The above-mentioned characteristics of the second aspect
of the present invention offer an interesting
combination of usage possibilities in one holder. The
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respective edge portions under the floor covering, in
the case that use is made of a finishing profile that is
realized as a transition profile or an expansion
profile, such that the holder automatically is held at
its location. With such mounting, it is also possible to
bridge-over thinner expansion gaps or to effect shorter
transitions. If desired, then less wide finishing
profiles can be employed, such that a more elegant
transition is created. If it is not possible to slide
both edge portions under the floor covering, for
example, when the finishing profile is applied as an end
profile, the holder offers the possibility to slide the
short or the long edge portion under the floor, such
that, as desired, a wide or a narrow transition can be
effected. With the holder according to this second
aspect, moreover a free edge portion remains applicable
as an underlay portion, such that the advantages of the
present invention, according to the first aspect, in
respect to situating the holder at different heights
above the underlying floor, are maintained.
According to a preferred form of embodiment of the
present invention according to this second aspect, both
edge portions can be removed from their position. As
both edge portions moreover have a different width, in a
single holder four possible configurations are created,
namely the complete holder, the holder having the narrow
edge portion removed from its position, the holder
having the wide edge portion removed from its position,
and the holder having both edge portions removed from
their respective positions.
With the aim of performing one or both of the aforesaid
free edge portions as being removable from their
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embodiment of the invention, has one or more of the
following features:
- the holder comprises means for removing the
respective free edge portion from the
remaining portion, such that this edge
portion can be put underneath the remaining
portion;
the holder comprises means, as defined in the
preceding paragraph, whereby those are
selected from the following series: a cutting
line, a break-off line, a tear-off line, a
weakened material part, for example in the
form of a reduced section or a perforation;
the holder comprises means for angling the
respective free edge portion between the
position in which it functions as a free edge
portion, and a position differing therefrom,
preferably a position in which it functions as
an underlay portion;
the holder comprises means, as defined in the
preceding paragraph, said means being selected
from the following series: a mechanical hinge,
a foldable portion, a foldable portion
manufactured by means of co-extrusion with the
remainder of the holder and consisting of a
more flexible material than the material of
the holder.
According to a third aspect, the invention aims at an
improved holder for attaching a finishing profile, with
a combination of characteristics, such that the holder
can be applied rather broadly and can be re-used. To
this aim, the invention, according to the third aspect,
relates to a holder for attaching a finishing profile
for a floor covering, whereby this holder comprises at
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attaching the finishing profile to the holder, as well
as at least a second portion with a function preferably
differing from the function of the aforementioned
attachment portion, characterized in that the second
portion is hingeably connected to the first portion and
thereby can be pivoted along an axis, whether fictive or
not, said axis being parallel or substantially parallel
to the direction of a finishing profile attached in the
attachment portion.
The second portion, which, according to the third
aspect, is connected to the first portion in a hinged
manner, promotes the applicability of the holder in a
similar manner as the removable attachment portion
according to the second aspect of the invention. The
second portion of the holder pivots around an axis,
whether fictive or not, either towards a non-operative
position, where the respective portion does not fulfill
any function, or towards an operative position, where
the respective portion indeed fulfills a certain
function, such as, for example, that of an underlay
portion, more particularly an underlay strip. Several
operative positions of the second hinged part are
possible. For instance, the second portion can be
realized as a laterally extending flange, resulting in
that, in its initial position, it also assumes an
operational position; for example, this second portion
may be put underneath the floor covering in order to
attach the holder on the subfloor.
An additional advantage of the holder according to this
aspect of the invention is that it may be re-used in any
configuration, in view of the fact that the folding down
of the edge portions is reversible and the holder, after
use, can be brought back into its initial position by
simple means.

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According to a preferred embodiment of the invention
according to this third aspect, the hinge consists of a
foldable portion preferably manufactured of a more
flexible material than the material of which the first
and second portions are manufactured. According to this
preferred embodiment, the entire holder then preferably
is produced in one step, for example, by co-extrusion.
With such hinge, the axis around which the second
portion pivots, can be considered fictive, in view of
the fact that the pivoting movement is the result of
folding of material and that no actual axis can be
indicated.
According to a fourth aspect, the invention relates to a
holder for a finishing profile of a floor covering with
improved ease of application. To this aim, the invention
relates to a holder for attaching a finishing profile
for a floor covering, whereby this holder comprises at
least a first portion with an attachment portion for
attaching the finishing profile on the holder, as well
as at least a second portion, whether or not realized in
one piece with the first portion, said second portion
being realized as an underlay portion for the first
portion, characterized in that the holder is provided
with positioning means, more particularly mechanical
positioning means, which, when the second portion is
applied as an underlay portion underneath the first
portion, effect a positioning in transverse direction
among both portions.
According to this fourth aspect, the invention allows to
position, or attach, the underlay portion in an easy
manner underneath the first portion of the holder, such
that this underlay portion properly supports the first
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shift during usage. Such positioning means may be
restricted to a stop or, according to a preferred form
of embodiment, may consist of locking means, and, even
more preferred, a snap connection, as a result of which
the first and second portions can be attached upon each
other.
According to a fifth aspect, the invention aims at an
improved holder for attaching a finishing profile with a
well-defined combination of characteristics, such that
this holder, too, can be applied rather broadly. To this
aim, the holder, on the one hand, comprises at least a
first portion with an attachment portion for attaching
the finishing profile on the holder and with a basis
with which this first portion can be attached on a
subfloor, as well as, on the other hand, at least a
second portion, whether or not made in one piece with
the first portion, characterized in that the second
portion consists of an adjustment portion, with which
the first portion can be put at an angle in respect to a
subfloor.
In a preferred form of embodiment of the invention
according to this fifth aspect, the second portion
consists of an adjustment portion, which, when being
used, urges the holder to take a tilted position. This
adjustment portion may be made, for example, wedge-
shaped. A wedge-shaped adjustment portion, when placed
underneath the holder, offers the possibility to attach
the holder on the subfloor in an inclined manner, such
that an inclination of the finishing profile is
obtained, which preferably is larger than the
inclination that can be achieved by clamping the
finishing profile obliquely into the attachment portion.
This larger inclination allows to effect a transition
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whereby the height difference between both floor
coverings can not be bridged solely by the inclination
of the finishing profile in the attachment portion of
the holder. According to a variant, the adjustment
portion is configured such that it is suited for being
provided underneath one side of the basis of the first
portion, such that, with such mounting, the holder also
becomes inclined.
According to a sixth aspect, the present invention aims
at an improved finishing profile, with a combination of
characteristics allowing that such finishing profile can
be applied rather universally in an optimum manner. To
this aim, the invention relates to a finishing profile
for a floor covering, which, from manufacturer's side,
is constructed such that it comprises a flange-shaped
portion, with, in the proximity of only one edge
thereof, a nose portion situated substantially
underneath it, characterized in that the nose portion is
attached to the remaining portion of the finishing
profile as a one-piece, however, separable portion.
According to this sixth aspect, the invention relates to
a rather universal finishing profile, which, in a
preferred form of embodiment, comprises a flange-shaped
portion extending at the right and left hand sides of an
attachment portion of the finishing profile situated at
the bottom side and having a decorative side at least on
the upper side of the flange-shaped portion. In the same
preferred form of embodiment, the nose portion extends
at one edge of the flange-shaped portion at least
downward and has a laterally-facing decorative side
adjoining the decorative side of the flange-shaped
portion. The finishing profile obtained according to
this preferred form of embodiment allows, for example,
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expansion profile, thus, starting from one and the same
factory-made finishing profile. To this aim, the
factory-made finishing profile as a whole will be
employed as an end profile, and, if the user wants to
employ the factory-made finishing profile as an
expansion profile, he will separate the nose portion
from the finishing profile by simple means in order to
thereby keep only the flange-shaped portion as an
expansion profile. Other flange-shaped portions and nose
portions with other usage possibilities are not
excluded. As a nose portion is present at only one edge,
the finishing profile remains rather un-complex. Also,
in order to arrive at an expansion profile, only one
nose portion must be removed, such that, in such case,
waste is restricted to a minimum.
According to a seventh aspect, the present invention
aims at an improved and simple to produce finishing
profile, with a combination of characteristics allowing
for a universal applicability of such finishing profile
in an optimum manner and for the application-
friendliness thereof. To this aim, the invention relates
to a finishing profile for a floor covering, said
profile comprising a body formed by means of extrusion,
characterized in that it has at least two portions that
are mutually separable, but made in one piece, such
that, by either separating or not separating those
portions from each other, distinct usage possibilities
for the remaining finishing profile are obtained.
Extrusion is a very recommended method for producing
elongated, thin-walled objects of synthetic material,
aluminum, paper pulp or wood-based materials, such as
the finishing profile of the present invention,
according to this seventh aspect. Production with
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separable, portions in an inexpensive and versatile
manner. According to a preferred embodiment of the
invention, to this aim one or more weakened parts shall
be extruded in the body of the finishing profile, where
the separably realized portions can be broken off, torn
off or cut off.
The presence of several separable portions allows the
application of one and the same finishing profile as a
transition profile, expansion profile and/or end
profile. To this aim, in a preferred form of embodiment,
one of said portions is made as a flange-shaped portion
extending on the left and right hand sides of an
attachment portion located at the lower side thereof,
whereas the other portion is made as a nose portion
extending downward from one edge of the flange-shaped
portion.
Still more preferably, the finishing profile consists of
at least three separable portions, namely, a flange-
shaped portion extending on the left and right hand
sides of an attachment portion situated at the lower
side thereof, a nose portion situated in the proximity
of one edge of the flange-shaped portion and having a
downward-sloping outer surface, and a nose portion
located in the proximity of the second edge of the
flange-shaped portion with an outer surface that is
globally steeper than said outer surface of the first-
mentioned nose portion.
In this form of embodiment, the flange-shaped portion
can be made such that the finishing profile, when
removing both nose portions, can be applied as an
expansion profile. However, by keeping the nose portions
with a downward-sloping outer surface at the flange-
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applied as a transition profile. By keeping, however,
the nose portion showing said steeper outer surface at
the flange-shaped portion, a finishing profile is
obtained that can be applied as an end profile.
According to an eighth aspect, the present invention
aims at an improved and simple to produce finishing
profile, with a combination of characteristics allowing
a universal applicability of such finishing profile in
an optimum manner and being user-friendly. To this aim,
the invention according to this eighth aspect relates to
a finishing profile consisting at least of a body,
formed by several portions, whereby two or more of these
portions can be mutually separated or combined in
function of the intended application, characterized in
that the body is at least partially encased by means of
a layer-shaped covering, which, in the non-separated or
combined condition of at least two of said portions,
extends or can extend at least over the transition
between those portions.
This aspect of the invention offers the possibility of a
finishing profile with a layer-shaped covering, such
covering whether or not matching the floor covering,
whereas the advantages of the universal finishing
profile from the seventh aspect of this invention are
maintained. Moreover, the layer-shaped covering hides
transitions between the separable and/or combinable
portions of the body of the finishing profile.
A finishing profile according to the eighth aspect of
the invention may be obtained, for example, by sawing or
milling a one-piece coated semi-finished product up to
directly underneath the layer-shaped covering in order
to thereby obtain separable and/or combinable portions.
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will be connected by the layer-shaped covering and
possibly in addition by a remaining weakened material
portion. The separable and/or combinable portions may
also be connected solely by the layer-shaped covering.
It is clear that a configuration, where the separable
and/or combinable portions are connected by the layer-
shaped covering and possibly additionally by a remaining
weakened material portion, also may be obtained by other
techniques.
In a preferred form of embodiment, the mutual
separability of two portions can be obtained by the
possibility of cutting, breaking off, tearing off or the
like the layer-shaped covering and the possibly present
weakened material portion directly underneath this
layer-shaped covering. To this aim, preferably a tool,
such as a knife, is used.
Another possibility for effecting the mutual
separability of two portions consists in that at least
one of these portions is made detachable from the layer-
shaped covering adjoining it. According to a variant of
this form of embodiment, it is also possible to offer a
flange-shaped encased portion, whereby the layer-shaped
covering of this flange-shaped portion, along one or
both edges thereof, continues into a portion, which
preferably is provided with an adhesive at the inside,
whether or not said adhesive being covered with a
protective layer, and in order to offer, together with
this flange-shaped portion, one or more un-encased nose
portions. The user then can decide whether he wants to
employ a nose portion. If he wants to do so, then he
will position the nose portion underneath the flange-
shaped portion and subsequently will provide the
aforementioned continuing portion of the layer-shaped
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nose portion, and preferably up to under the nose
portion. Hereby, the transition between the two portions
of the body of the finishing profile, namely the flange-
shaped portion and the nose portion, in combined
condition, is covered. If the user does not want to
employ a nose portion, he may either remove the layer-
shaped covering continuing at the edge of the flange-
shaped portion, or adhere this layer-shaped portion at
least partially against the lower side of the flange-
shaped portion.
According to a preferred form of embodiment of the
present invention, the respective separable and/or
combinable portions adjoin directly against each other.
In this form of embodiment, the finishing profile then
also consists of loose parts, which are connected to
each other solely by means of the layer-shaped covering.
This form of embodiment offers the possibility of an
easier production than described above. First, the
separate parts are manufactured, for example, by means
of sawing, milling, extruding, and subsequently the
parts are assembled and encased with a layer-shaped
covering. It is not excluded that, between the assembly
step and the encasing, a treatment is performed that
guarantees the precision of the assembled, not-encased
assembly. For example, the outwardly directed sides of
the assembled portions can be commonly cut to size, such
that the subsequent encasing thereof is facilitated
and/or that the encasement quality is maximum. By this,
for example, is meant that no, or almost no, lines will
appear at the height of the aforementioned transition
between two portions.
A production as described hereabove prevents, such as
when sawing up to closely underneath the layer-shaped
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cuts between two separable and/or combinable portions.
Such saw cuts mostly are undesirable, as they mean a
significant weakening of the finishing profile, which
will lead to a bad clamping of the profile, and also
will result in that the finishing portions of the floor
covering will be prematurely damaged by being walked
upon.
According to another form of embodiment of the invention
according to this eighth aspect, the respective
separable and/or combinable portions, instead of
exclusively at the layer-shaped covering and possibly a
portion directly underneath the layer-shaped covering,
moreover are additionally connected or attached to each
other by means of locking means. These locking means
preferably shall consist of a snap connection or a
releasable adhesive connection.
The separable and/or combinable portions of such
finishing profile may be manufactured, for example, of
wood or a wood-based material. Preferably, they consist
of MDF/HDF or plywood.
Within the scope of the invention, it is not excluded
that the separable and/or combinable portions are
manufactured of other materials, for example, by means
of extrusion of synthetic material, paper pulp, or the
like.
Also, said portions for forming one and the same
finishing profile may be manufactured of different
materials. So, for example, may the flange-shaped
portion consist of a wood-based material, such as
MDF/HDF, and may the nose portions be manufactured of
synthetic material. Within the scope of the invention,
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the advantage that the most suitable material in respect
to production manner and usage function for each
separate part can be chosen.
In general, a finishing profile consisting of multiple
separable and/or combinable portions will consist of, on
the one hand, a flange-shaped portion with an attachment
portion situated at the lower side, and, on the other
hand, at least one nose portion located, in the non-
separated or combined condition, substantially
underneath the flange-shaped portion.
In the case that such finishing profile, as
aforementioned, consists of several separable and/or
combinable portions, two or more mutually adjacent
portions thereof, apart from the fact that they possibly
differ from each other in shape, may be made in another,
clearly differentiating manner for the user, for
example, in that they differ from each other in at least
one of the following ways:
they have a different colour, which, for example,
has been obtained by colouring the material;
they are formed of different material;
they have a different print, for example, of a
specific instruction for use for each respective
portion, for example, provided on the underside.
This makes it possible for the user to easily see that
the finishing profile is composed or can be composed of
different portions. Possibly, the function of the
portions may be made clear in a simple manner by means
of the aforementioned differences. This is of prior
importance when, for example, several nose portions
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the advantage that the most suitable material in respect
to production manner and usage function for each
separate part can be chosen.
In general, a finishing profile consisting of multiple
separable and/or combinable portions will consist of, on
the one hand, a flange-shaped portion with an attachment
portion situated at the lower side, and, on the other
hand, at least one nose portion located, in the non-
separated or combined condition, substantially
underneath the flange-shaped portion.
In the case that such finishing profile, as
aforementioned, consists of several separable and/or
combinable portions, two or more mutually adjacent
portions thereof, apart from the fact that they possibly
differ from each other in shape, may be made in another,
clearly differentiating manner for the user, for
example, in that they differ from each other in at least
one of the following ways:
they have a different colour, which, for example,
has been obtained by colouring the material;
they are formed of different material;
. - they have a different print, for example, of a
specific instruction for use for each respective
portion, for example, provided on the underside.
This makes it possible for the user to easily see that
the finishing profile is composed or can be composed of
different portions. Possibly, the function of the
portions may be made clear in a simple manner by means
of the aforementioned differences. This is of prior
importance when, for example, several nose portions
differing from each other are commonly packaged.

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According to a ninth aspect, the present invention
relates to a finishing profile for a floor covering of
the type consisting at least of two portions, whereby
the first portion is a flange-shaped portion with an
attachment portion located at the lower side, whereas
the second portion consists of a nose portion that can
cooperate with the lower side of the flange-shaped
portion, in such a manner that, by applying or not
applying the nose portion, at least two usage
possibilities are created.
A finishing profile of such type is known, for example,
from the patent document WO 03/040492, in which the
cooperation between the nose portion and the flange-
shaped portion either consists of an adhesive
connection, which is provided on the lower side of the
flange-shaped portion from manufacturer's side, or of a
coupling part protruding from the flange-shaped portion
and engaging in the upper side of the nose portion. This
known finishing profile shows a number of disadvantages,
when the flange-shaped portion is employed without the
nose portion, for example, in the function of an
expansion profile. The adhesive connection may contact
the floor covering, in which, by means of the flange-
shaped portion, an expansion joint is being finished. In
this case, the expansion of the flooring will be
undesirably counteracted by the adhesive connection. In
the case that the flange-shaped portion has a protruding
coupling portion, this coupling portion, when applying
solely the flange-shaped portion for finishing, for
example, an expansion joint, will limit the minimum
width of the expansion joint possibly to be finished, in
view of the fact that the protruding coupling part will
limit the distance over which the floor covering can be
slid underneath the flange-shaped portion. Moreover, the
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the floor covering often will be too small for offering
a good cover under all circumstances.
In order to remedy the above disadvantages, the
invention according to this ninth aspect relates to a
finishing profile for a floor covering, said profile
consisting of at least two portions, whereby the first
portion is a flange-shaped portion with an attachment
portion located at the lower side, whereas the second
portion consists of a nose portion that can cooperate
with the lower side of the flange-shaped portion, in
such a manner that, by either applying or not applying
the nose portion, two usage possibilities are created,
characterized in that between the first and second
portions, attachment means are present at least in the
form of an adhesive provided on the nose portion from
manufacturer's side, with which adhesive the first and
the second portion can be connected to each other,
whereby these attachment means either can or cannot be
further completed by a coupling part protruding from the
nose portion and engaging in the lower side of the
flange-shaped portion and offering at least a locking in
lateral direction. Hereby, the adhesive may cooperate
directly with the lower side of the flange-shaped
portion, or with a part present at the lower side of the
flange-shaped portion.
According to this ninth aspect, the cooperation between
the flange-shaped portion and the nose portion thus can
not form any limitation for employing solely the flange-
shaped portion, for example, when applying this portion
as an expansion profile for finishing an expansion
joint. In such case, there actually is no
disadvantageous glue connection, nor are there any
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In a particular form of embodiment, the invention
according to the ninth aspect also consists of a set of
components for forming a finishing profile of the above-
mentioned type, characterized in that this set at least
consists of said first portion and said second portion,
whereby these are commonly packaged, and whereby, at
least in the case of an adhesive connection, both
portions are apart from each other and preferably the
adhesive provided on the nose portion is provided with a
removable protective layer. Still more preferably, the
set of components shall comprise at least two different
nose portions, which at choice can be used together with
the first portion, whereby both nose portions preferably
are packaged together with the first portion.
According to the ninth aspect, the invention also
relates to a nose portion for realizing a set of
components, characterized in that this nose portion
comprises attachment means, either at least in the form
of an adhesive that is provided on the nose portion
from manufacturer's side, or at least in the form of a
coupling part protruding from the nose portion, whereby
this nose portion, in the case of an adhesive,
preferably is provided with a removable protective
layer.
According to a tenth aspect, the invention also relates
to a set of components for forming a finishing profile
of the above-said type, more particularly a finishing
profile consisting of at least two portions, whereby the
first portion is a flange-shaped portion with an
attachment portion located at the bottom side, whereas
the second portion consists of a nose portion that can
cooperate with the lower side of the flange-shaped
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portion, two usage possibilities are created,
characterized in that this set also comprises connection
means in the form of adhesive means, and in that at
least the nose portion and the adhesive means are
commonly packaged.
According to an eleventh aspect, the invention aims at a
limited set of components, which nevertheless allow to
form a large number of different finishing profiles. To
this aim, the invention relates to a set of components
for forming a finishing profile, whereby this set
consists of at least two components, a first component
and a second component, respectively, whereby the first
component has a flange-shaped portion with an attachment
portion located at the lower side, with as a
characteristic that the second component, whether or not
after being adapted, can cooperate with the first
component in at least two usage positions. The possibly
required adaptation may consist, for example, in that,
in function of the desired usage position, one or more
portions of the second component must be removed.
Preferably, the second component is made as a nose
portion and has two sides which, in function of the
desired usage position, can be turned outward, whereby,
in function of the outwardly turned side, a different
form of finishing profile is obtained, preferably a
finishing profile in the form of an end profile or in
the form of a transition profile, respectively.
In a preferred form of embodiment of the eleventh
aspect, said two sides of the second component are
realized as decorative sides, whereby each of these
decorative sides, by positioning at least a portion of
the second component in respect to the first component,
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decorative side of the flange-shaped portion in order to
thereby form, in this position, together with the first
component, a finishing profile.
Of course, the flange-shaped portion can also be applied
as such, for example, as an expansion profile.
It is clear that the invention also relates to finishing
sets whereby a holder and a finishing profile are used
according to any of the preceding aspects of the present
invention.
It is noted that the possible layer-shaped covering,
with which the finishing profiles according to the
invention that are described herein above and below, as
mentioned may consist of laminate, foil, veneer or such,
and preferably has a high wear resistance. The laminate
as such may consist of a carrier sheet impregnated in
resin, upon which preferably a print is provided. Said
wear resistance may be obtained by incorporating
abrasive particles, such as, for example, aluminum
oxide, in the layer-shaped covering. The application of
the layer-shaped covering, for example, takes place by
gluing it with a polyurethane or polyolefin glue. The
use of polyolefin glue allows an easier covering of
sharp edges than in the case when using polyurethane
glue.
Further, it is noted that the covering of the finishing
profile also can be solely built of different layers of
colouring agent, such as ink, which preferably forms a
pattern and may be covered by a lacquer or not. In the
cases where the finishing profile consists of a body
that is formed of several portions, as is the case, for
example, with finishing profiles showing the
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it is preferred to apply at least said pattern in the
un-detached or combined condition of said portions.
An additional advantage of the different aspects of the
invention is that the logistic exertion of the
manufacturer is limited considerably. The existing
manner of finishing a floor covering requires holders
for each finishing profile and type of flooring, as well
as finishing profiles for each type of finishing and
type of flooring, surely if the manufacturer wants to
provide matching finishing profiles. Having all these
holders and finishing profiles in stock and offering
them is expensive. More particularly, a manufacturer who
wants to offer, for example, holders for two heights of
floor covering will have to double his stocks. If he,
moreover, also offers underlayments of various thickness
and wants to have a holder in stock for each combination
of underlayments and floor covering, then the exertion
in the field of logistics will be larger than is
acceptable. The finishing set, holders and finishing
profiles, manufactured according to the present
invention, restrict this inconvenience to a major
extent, anyhow, at least in almost all forms of
embodiment described above.
According to another particular independent aspect,
thus, a twelfth aspect, the invention relates to a
finishing profile consisting of a material that is easy
to process, whereas these finishing profiles still have
sufficient strength. To this aim, the invention,
according to its twelfth aspect, relates to a finishing
profile for a floor covering with a body, whether or not
formed of several portions, amongst which a flange-
shaped portion with an attachment portion located at the
lower side, whereby said body, or anyhow at least the
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substantially consists of a material composed of several
layers of wood, with as a characteristic that at least
two of said layers have a different orientation of the
wood fibers and preferably each layer has a different
orientation of the wood fibers in respect to the layer
situated thereabove, therebelow, respectively. In a
practical form of embodiment, this is realized by
manufacturing the respective body of so-called
crosswise-layered plywood.
It is clear that said wood layers preferably extend
parallel to the flanges of the flange-shaped portion.
By the variation of the orientation of the wood fibers,
the finishing profile according to the twelfth aspect
obtains, amongst others, an improved bending strength.
Each separate layer of wood thus offers only a limited
resistance against bending around an axis that is
parallel to the direction of the wood fibers. The
cooperation of separate layers of wood with different
fiber orientations, according to the invention, now
provides for that the finishing profile does not have an
axis around which a bending encounters little
resistance. Such axis is particularly detrimental when
it is situated in the longitudinal direction of the
finishing profile. In normal use, a bending around the
longitudinal axis of the finishing profile will often
occur, for example, when the user walks upon the
finishing profile. A low resistance against bending
around this longitudinal axis then may lead to that thin
portions, such as, for example, the flanges of the
flange-shaped portion, may break off prematurely.
According to a thirteenth aspect, the invention relates
to a profile for finishing a floor covering, with as a
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it is applicable both as a finishing profile and a
skirting board. In a particular form of embodiment of
this thirteenth aspect, the profile comprises several
portions, whereby two or more of these portions, in
function of the intended application, can be separated
from each other or combined with each other, whereby in
at least one application an assembly is obtained that is
suitable for use as a skirting board, whereas at least
in one other application an assembly is obtained that is
suitable for use as a finishing profile.
According to a fourteenth aspect, the invention also
relates to an accessory, with the characteristic that it
shows one or more of the following three features:
that it is configured to cooperate with a finishing
profile in order to divide such finishing profile
into two or more parts;
that it has two or more usage functions, whereby at
least one thereof consists of the application as a
knife for dividing a finishing profile into two or
more parts;
that it has two or more usage functions, whereby at
least one thereof consists of the application as a
knife for dividing a finishing profile into two or
more parts, whereas the other consists of the
application as a tapping block.
According to a fifteenth aspect, the invention relates
to a finishing profile, or portion for forming such
finishing profile, that is provided with a pattern at
its decorative side, characterized in that the pattern
is formed at least partially, and preferably entirely,
of a hardening, thus, also drying, substance, which is
applied on the finishing profile or on the portion
thereof and is hardened thereon. More particularly,
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whereby the intended hardening or drying substance then
consists of ink or another substance that can be applied
by means of a printer, such as a lacquer, which can be
applied by means of a printing process.
This technique has as an advantage that no separate
printed decorative layer for forming the layer-shaped
covering, such as a imprinted encasing foil, laminate
foil or the like must be formed, which has to be applied
on the finishing profile in an accurate manner. An
advantage resulting from this is that a smooth
production is possible, in first instance, when the
pattern is realized by means of a printer. Then, in
fact, no separate stocks of printed decorative layer
have to be provided. By controlling the aforementioned
unit, more particularly, the printer, in a suitable
manner, it is possible to switch to the production of
another pattern at any moment.
Coupled to the fifteenth aspect, the invention also
relates to a method for manufacturing a finishing
profile or a portion of a finishing profile,
characterized in that this method comprises at least a
step wherein the finishing profile and/or said portion,
either in completely finished form, or as a semi-
finished product, are displaced relatively along a unit
that applies a hardening substance in the form of a
pattern on the finishing profile and/or said portion,
more particularly, a printing unit, preferably an ink-
jet printer, after which the substance is left to
harden. Further characteristics of the fifteenth aspect
will become clear from the detailed description.
According to a sixteenth aspect, the invention relates
to a method for manufacturing a skirting board, whereby
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and one or more of these portions possess a decorative
surface in the form of a pattern, characterized in that
this method comprises at least a step wherein the
skirting board and/or one or more portions thereof are
displaced relatively along a unit that applies a
hardening substance in the form of a pattern on the
finishing profile and/or on said portion, more
particularly, a printing unit, preferably an ink-jet
printer, after which the substance is left to harden.
Hereby, the same advantages are obtained as in the
fifteenth aspect.
Both with a finishing profile according to the fifteenth
aspect as with a skirting board according to the
sixteenth aspect, it is possible to realize the entire
pattern and/or the entire surface to be covered
according to the presented technique, as well as only a
portion thereof, whereas then the remaining portion of
the pattern and/or of the surface to be covered will be
realized by means of another technique, for example, by
laminating in a press.
According to a seventeenth aspect, the invention relates
to a finishing profile for a floor covering comprising a
body that is formed of at least two portions, whereby
these portions, in function of the intended application,
can be separated from each other or brought together,
and whereby the first of said portions shows a flange-
shaped portion and the second of said portions is a nose
portion that is or can be provided underneath the
flange-shaped portion, with the decorative side of the
nose portion adjoining to a downward-directed portion of
the decorative side of the flange-shaped portion,
characterized in that said first and second portions are
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fitting into each other, which are formed of the
material of the basic bodies themselves; and that said
basic bodies are coupled to each other or can be coupled
to each other by means of at least one separate
connection. By a separate connection, any form of
connection is meant that differs from a connection
obtained by mechanical parts manufactured from the basic
material of the basic bodies. Finishing profiles
according to the seventeenth aspect offer, amongst
others, the advantage that the connection among the
basic bodies is no longer depending directly on the
basic bodies themselves, but on the separate connection,
whereby, as a result, more simple forms can be applied
for the basic bodies. The separate connection preferably
consists of an adhesive connection, for example, a glue
connection or adhesive tape connection, and/or a
connection by means of a layer-shaped covering extending
over both basic bodies.
According to each aspect, various other preferred forms
of embodiment of the invention are possible. To this
aim, reference is made to the detailed description and
appended claims.
The invention also relates to all possible combinations
of the characteristics of the various aforementioned
aspects, such, of course, inasmuch as such
characteristics are compatible with each other.
With the intention of better showing the characteristics
of the invention, hereafter, as an example without any
limitative character, several preferred forms of
embodiment are described, with reference to the
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Figure 1 represents a holder according to the
invention, together with various finishing
profiles;
figures 2 to 5 show different forms of embodiment
in mounted position, whereby use is made of the
holder and a finishing profile of figure 1;
figures 6 to 10 represent an enlarged view of the
portion indicated by F6 in figure 2, and this for
different variants of the invention;
figure 11 represents a holder according to the
invention;
figures 12 to 13 represent the holder of figure 11
in different applications;
figure 14 represents a variant of a finishing set
according to the invention;
figure 15 represents the finishing set of figure 14
in mounted position;
figure 16 represents another holder according to
the invention;
figure 17 represents an application of the holder
of figure 16;
figure 18 represents another finishing profile
according to the invention;
figure 19, at a larger scale, represents the
portion indicated by F19 in figure 18;
figure 20 shows an application of the finishing
profile of figure 18;
figures 21 to 23 show variants of a finishing
profile according to the invention;
figures 24 and 25 show further variants of a
finishing set according to the invention;
figure 26, at a larger scale, represents the area
indicated by F26 in figure 25, for a slightly
deviating variant;
figure 27 represents another variant of a finishing
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figures 28 and 29 represent applications of
finishing sets according to the invention;
figures 30 to 32 represent further variants of
finishing sets according to the invention;
figure 33 represents an accessory that can be
applied when installing a finishing profile
according to the invention;
figure 34 represents how the accessory of figure 33
is applied;
figure 35 represents a variant of the accessory of
figure 33;
figures 36 to 38 represent views and/or cross-
sections according to lines XXXVI-XXXVI in figure
35, XXXVII-XXXVII in figure 36 and XXXVIII-XXXVIII
in figure 37;
figure 39 shows a set of components for forming a
finishing profile with the characteristics of,
amongst others, the eleventh aspect of the present
invention;
figures 40 to 42 show different forms of embodiment
of a finishing profile with, amongst others, the
characteristics of the eleventh aspect of the
present invention;
figures 43 and 44 show another two variants of the
invention;
figures 45 and 4 6 represent another variant of the
invention;
figures 47 and 48 represent a variant of the
accessory of figure 35, with a possible application
thereof;
figure 49 represents a cross-section according to
line XXXXIX-XXXXIX in figure 48;
figure 50 represents another finishing profile
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figures 51 to 55 represent another particular
technique of the invention for realizing finishing
profiles;
figure 56 represents another variant of the
invention, which, amongst others, corresponds to
the seventeenth aspect;
figures 57 to 62, at a larger scale, represent
different variants of the portion indicated by F57
in figure 56.
Figure 1 in cross-section represents the components of a
finishing set 1, which, as known, consist of a holder,
generally indicated by 2, and a finishing profile,
generally indicated by 3.
The figure represents three traditional forms of
embodiment of the finishing profile 3. These in their
turn are separately numbered and relate to an end
profile 4 represented in continuous line, an expansion
profile 5 and a transition profile 6, both represented
in dashed line.
By "expansion profile" 5, a finishing profile 3 is meant
that consists of a flange-shaped portion 7 extending at
the left and right hand sides of an attachment portion 8
situated at the bottom side thereof. A finishing profile
3, which is realized as an expansion profile 5, usually
has, as represented, two contact surfaces 9 and 10
located, at opposite sides of the attachment portion 8,
substantially at one and the same height level. A
"transition profile" 6 and an "end profile" 4, on the
contrary, are finishing profiles with the contact
surfaces 9 and 10 located at different height levels. To
this aim, the transition profile 6 and the end profile
4, at one side of the attachment portion 8, also
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wall 12, which, at an end profile 4, usually is steeper
than at a transition profile 6. Preferably, the end wall
12 of an end profile 4, as shown, will be upright and
substantially vertical, whereas the end wall 12 of a
transition profile 6 preferably slopes down in an
inclined manner.
Unless specifically mentioned, the finishing sets of the
invention that are described in the following are not
restricted to the represented finishing profiles 4, 5
and 6, nor are said finishing profiles restricted to
their aforementioned application.
Further, the finishing set 1 represented in figure 1 is
realized such that it implements the first aspect of the
invention. According to this aspect, the holder 2
comprises an attachment portion 13, an underlay portion
14, as well as a stop-forming positioning portion 15.
In the represented example, the attachment portion 13,
which is intended to cooperate with the attachment
portion 8, consists of two legs 16, which, at the inner
side, are provided with ribs 17. The legs 16 are
standing somewhat inclined towards the inside. During
mounting, the legs 16 clamp around the attachment
portion 8 of the finishing profile 3. The ribs 17
provide for an extra solid mounting and grip. Possibly,
these ribs 17 may grip barb-like into corresponding
cavities of the attachment portion 8 of the finishing
profile 3. Of course, other attachment portions 13 or 8
for holders 2 and finishing profiles 3 are possible,
without leaving the scope of the present invention.
As represented, said underlay portion 14 preferably is
realized as a small underlay strip and may be separated,
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shaped section reduction, from the remaining portion 19
of the holder, either by breaking it off or tearing it
off, or by means of the application of simple tools,
such as a knife, with which the underlay portion 14 can
be cut off. Within the scope of the invention, the means
for removing the underlay portion 14 from the remaining
portion 19 of the holder 2 may also consist, for
example, of a tear-off line, a perforation, a weakened
material part, etc. The respective portion may also be
removed in other ways, for example, by providing it with
means for bringing the underlay portion 14 into another
position by means of an angling movement. This may be a
mechanical hinge or, for example, a foldable portion
forming part of the holder 2.
In figure 1, the aforementioned positioning portion 15
is realized as a free flange, whereby the distal end of
this flange, which determines the vertical edge plane
VI, forms a stop that allows for an optimum positioning,
amongst others, in such a way as will be explained
further by means of figures 2 and 3.
At the bottom side, the represented holder 2 has a
profiled portion 20 facilitating gluing onto the
subfloor. However, attachment in another manner is not
excluded, for example, by means of screws.
The represented holder 2 also complies with the second
aspect of the invention. To this aim, this holder 2 has
two free edge portions 21 and 22 situated at opposite
sides of the attachment portion 13, whereby the widths
Bl and B2 of both edge portions, each time measured from
the attachment portion 13 up to the distal end of the
respective edge portion 21, 22, respectively, differ
from each other. More particularly, the width Bl of the
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underlay portion 14, is larger than the width B2 of the
other edge portion 22, which, in this example, serves as
the positioning portion 15. As represented, Bl
preferably also is larger than or equal to one-half of
the entire width B3 of the holder 2, such that, when
applying the edge portion 21 as an underlay portion, a
good support for the remaining portion 19 of the holder
2 by the underlay portion 14 is guaranteed, as will
become clear from figures 3 and 5.
Figure 2 represents the finishing set 1 of figure 1 in
mounted condition, for the case in which the holder 2 is
combined with the end profile 4. Here, the finishing of
a floating floor covering 24 installed on an
underlayment 25 next to a wall 23 is concerned. In this
case, mounting takes place, for example, by cutting off
the underlayment 25 at a distance from the wall 23,
putting the holder 2 on the subfloor 26 and positioning
it by means of the positioning portion 15 against the
wall 23, installing the floor covering 24 over the free
edge portion 21 and finally fixing the end profile 4 in
the attachment portion 13 of the holder 2, as indicated
by arrows 27. During mounting, the holder 2 preferably
is fixedly attached on the subfloor. It is not excluded
that, when mounting the finishing set 1, the
underlayment 25 is not cut off and that the holder 2 is
provided on top of this underlayment 25.
In the example of figure 2, the end profile 4 precisely
adjoins with its end wall 12 against the aforementioned
wall 23. Depending on the embodiment, the holder 2
whether or not pushes the end profile 4 into the
direction of the wall 23, as a consequence of which a
clamping of the finishing profile 4 against the wall 23
is obtained. Such clamping may be achieved, for example,
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freely mounted position, is situated a little bit, for
example, several tenths of millimeters, beyond the
vertical edge plane VI of the stop-forming positioning
portion 15 of the holder 2, or, in other words, in that
the distance, measured from the attachment portion 13 of
the holder up to the end wall 12 of the end profile 4,
in freely mounted position is larger than said width B2.
By "freely mounted position" the position is meant
whereby the finishing profile 3 is attached in the
holder 2, however, not yet shifted against a wall 23.
Figure 3 shows another application of the finishing set
1 of figure 2. Here, the finishing of a floating floor
covering 24, which is of a thicker type than the floor
covering 24 of figure 2, next to a wall 23 is concerned.
The floor covering 24 is also lying on an underlayment
25 of a thicker type than the underlayment 25 of figure
2; moreover, a vapor screen 28 is situated below said
underlayment 25 that bars rising moisture. In order to
bridge over the larger overall thickness of the various
floor covering layers and thereby still be able to
attach the attachment portion 8 in a sufficiently secure
manner in the attachment portion 13, the underlay
portion 14 has been broken off and has been put
underneath the remaining portion 19. Hereby, the
underlay portion 14 and the portion 19 can be held at
their place in any manner, for example, by means of glue
or attachment elements, such as screws, with which both
parts are held on the subfloor. To this aim, screw holes
possibly may be provided in the underlay portion and/or
the portion 19.
Figure 4 shows still another application of the
finishing set 1 of figure 1, whereby the holder 2 is
combined with the expansion profile 5. Here, the
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floating floor covering 24 is concerned. The mounting of
the whole can simply be deduced from the figure. It is
not excluded that, when using the respective finishing
set 1, the underlayment 25 is not interrupted and the
holder 2 simply is fixed on the underlayment 25. Also,
the user can decide, depending on the width of the
expansion joint 29 to be finished and the type of floor
covering 24, whether he will install both, one or none
of the edge portions 21 and 22 underneath the floor
covering 24. The holder shown here even allows to remove
the widest free edge portion 21 in order to allow an
even larger finishing flexibility. According to a not-
represented variant, also the narrowest free edge
portion 22 may be removable from its position, either by
separating it, or by angling it into another position.
Figure 5 shows an example of the use of the finishing
set 1 of figure 1, in the case that the holder 2 is
combined with the transition profile 6. Here, the
finishing of a transition from a floating floor covering
24 of the same type as in figure 3 to a fitted carpet 30
is concerned. The mounting takes place in a manner
similar to that in figure 3. In this case, the
transition profile 6 is slightly inclined by clamping it
with its attachment portion 8 obliquely into the
attachment portion 13 of the holder 2.
Figure 6 shows an application of a variant of the
finishing set 1 of figure 1. The stop-forming
positioning portion 15 of the holder 2 is realized with
an upwardly directed portion 31. This prevents that,
when finishing a floor covering 24 next to a wall 23 or
other upwardly directed portion, which does not adjoin
the subfloor 26, the positioning portion 15 slips under
the wall 23 and therefore causes a faulty positioning of
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portion 15 is also realized separable by means of a
break-off line 8. For attaching the holder 2, in this
example screw holes 32 are provided.
Figure 7 shows the application of another variant of the
finishing set 1 of figure 1. Here, again the finishing
of a floor covering against a wall 23 is concerned. In
this case, too, the stop-forming positioning portion 15
of the holder 2 consists of an upwardly directed portion
31. In this application, the upwardly directed portion
31 forms a visible border 33 against the wall. This
border 33 may possibly be covered with a covering 34,
whether or not matching the floor covering 24 or the
finishing profile 3. When utilizing this holder 2, also
a clamping, as described in respect to figure 2, may be
obtained. Now, a clamping of the end wall 12 of the
finishing profile against the upwardly directed portion
31 of the holder 2, and/or of the upwardly directed
portion 31 against the wall 23 is concerned.
Figure 8 represents the application of still another
variant of the finishing set 1 of figure 1. In this
case, the finishing profile 3 is realized as an
expansion profile 5, however, applied as an end profile
4. To this aim, the upwardly directed portion 31 of the
holder 2, which serves as a positioning portion 15,
supports the expansion profile 5.
In figure 9, the upwardly directed portion 31 of the
stop-forming positioning portion 15 also forms an
additional attachment portion 13A for attaching the
utilized finishing profile 3 on the holder 2.
In figure 10, another attachment portion 35, which is
used for other purposes than fixing a finishing profile
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edge portion 22. In the example given here, an
attachment portion 35 for an electric conduit 36 is
concerned. Without leaving the scope of the invention,
other functional portions may be situated on the holder
2, which independently also forms an inventive idea.
Figure 11 shows a holder 2 for attaching a finishing
profile 3 according to the third aspect of the
invention. To this aim, the holder 2 comprises a first
portion 37 with an attachment portion 13 for attaching a
finishing profile 3 on the holder 2, as well as a second
portion 38 with a function that differs from the
aforementioned attachment portion 13. In this example,
this second portion 38 is an underlay portion 14 and is
hingeably connected to the first portion 37. The
underlay portion 14 is realized as a laterally extending
flange, which can be folded by means of the hinge 39,
according to the represented arrow 40, between a
position in which it extends laterally, and a position
in which it is situated underneath the portion 37.
The hinge 39 of the represented form of embodiment is a
foldable material portion 41, which is manufactured by
co-extrusion together with the first portion 37 and the
second portion 38 of the holder 2. The foldable portion
41 consists of a more flexible material than the first
portion 37 and the second portion 38 of the holder 2.
The invention does not exclude that the holder 2
comprises a hinge 39 that is designed in another manner.
For example, the hinge 39 may consist of a weakened
material part or a mechanical hinge; also, the whole
holder 2 may consist of a deformable material, such that
the user may fold the holder 2 as desired.
The underlay portion 14 of the holder 2 of figure 11
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gluing of the holder 2 onto the subfloor is easy for any
application.
Figure 12 shows an application of the holder 2 of figure
11. Here, the finishing of an expansion joint 29 by
means of an expansion profile 5 is concerned. Here, the
hingeable second portion 38 is represented in its first
operational position, whereby it is pushed under the
floor covering 24. It must be noted that the attachment
of the holder 2 on the underlayment 25, by pushing the
underlay portion 14 under the floor covering 24, may be
insufficient, as the attachment portion 13 is connected
to the underlay portion 14 by means of the foldable co-
extruded material 41. Thus, it is recommended to glue
the holder onto the subfloor 26 or to screw it thereon.
Figure 13 shows another application of the holder 2 of
figure 11. Here, the finishing of an expansion joint 29
between a floor covering 24 and an underlayment 25,
which together form a thicker covering than is
represented in figure 12, is concerned. In order to
allow the finishing, the second portion 38 then is put
into its second operational position, whereby it is
pivoted underneath the first portion 38 and thereby
functions as an underlay portion.
Other, whether or not operational, positions of the
hingeable second portion 38 of the holder 2 are
possible, without leaving the scope of the invention.
Figure 14 shows a holder 2 for attaching a finishing
profile 3, which is realized according to the fourth
aspect of the invention. Here, a holder 2 is concerned
consisting of a first portion 37 with an attachment
portion 13 for attaching a finishing profile 3 on the
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case realized in one piece with the first portion 37,
which second portion can be utilized as an underlay
portion 14 for the first portion 37. The attachment
portion 13 of the holder 2 shown here is an example of a
variant of the attachment portion 13 of the holder 2
represented in figure 1.
Moreover, the holder 2 of figure 14 is provided with
mechanical positioning means, such as meant in the
fourth aspect of the invention, which positioning means,
in this case, are realized in the form of locking means
42, which are present on the first portion 37 as well as
on the second portion 38.
Figure 15 represents an application of the finishing set
1 of figure 14. Hereby, the second portion 38 of the
holder 2 is provided as an underlay portion 14
underneath the first portion 37. Figure 15 shows that
the locking means 42 allow for that the portions 37 and
38 can be attached on top of each other by means of a
snap connection, whereby then a locking in vertical
direction and in transverse direction among both
portions 37 and 38 is obtained.
Within the scope of the invention, and according to the
fourth aspect thereof, the locking means 42 also may
effect a locking in longitudinal direction. Moreover, it
is possible that only positioning means are applied
between the portions 37 and 38, whereby then no
attachment between the portions 37 and 38 is effected,
but exclusively a mutual lateral or transverse shifting
is prevented. The locking or positioning means may also
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In the portions 37 and 38, screw holes 32 are provided,
the axis lines of which, in the coupled position of the
first portion 37 and the second portion 38, coincide. It
is clear that such screw holes 32 are on option.
Figure 16 shows a holder 2 according to the fifth aspect
of the invention. To this aim, the holder 2, on the one
hand, consists of a first portion 37 with an attachment
portion 13 for attaching a finishing portion 3 on the
holder 2, and with a base 43, with which this first
portion 37 can be attached on a subfloor, in this case,
the subfloor 26, as well as, on the other hand, of a
second portion 38, which, in this case, is realized in
one piece with the first portion 37, said portion 38
consisting of an adjustment portion 44, with which the
first portion 37 can be adjusted at an angle in respect
to a subfloor, in this case the subfloor 26.
The adjustment portion 44 represented in figure 16 here
relates to a wedge-shaped underlay portion that can be
broken off, which, when applied, forces the holder 2 to
take a tilted position, as represented in figure 17.
The adjustment portion 44 preferably allows a larger
inclination of the finishing profile 3 than the one
obtained by solely attaching the attachment portion 8 in
the attachment portion 13 in an inclined manner, as
represented in figure 5. Inclining the finishing profile
3 allows finishing a transition between two floor
coverings of different thickness. Of course, the
utilization of the adjustment portion 44 can be combined
with clamping the attachment portion 8 into the
attachment portion 13 in an inclined manner.
A finishing profile 3 according, amongst others, the
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7. From manufacturer's side, the finishing profile 3 is
constructed such that the flange-shaped portion 7
comprises a nose portion 11 under only one edge, which
nose portion is attached in one piece, however,
separable, at the flange-shaped portion 7 of the
finishing profile 3. In the represented embodiment, the
nose portion 11 is connected to the flange-shaped
portion 7 solely by a remaining weakened material
portion 45, directly underneath a layer-shaped covering
46. The industrially manufactured construction is
obtained by forming a recess 47 in an end profile 4, as
the one shown in figure 1, said recess extending
practically up to the layer-shaped covering 46.
Figure 18 shows a finishing profile 3 for a floor
covering 24 according, amongst others, the eighth aspect
of this invention. Here, a finishing profile 3 is
concerned that substantially consists of a body formed
by several, in this case, three, mutually separable
portions, whereby one of the separable portions is
realized as a flange-shaped portion 7 extending to the
left and right from an attachment portion 8 situated at
the lower side thereof, and whereby the two other
separable portions are realized as nose portions 11,
which, in function of the intended application, may or
may not be removed from the flange-shaped portion 7. One
of the nose portions 11, namely the right one in figure
18, shows an obliquely sloping outer side or end wall
12, whereas the other nose portion 11, namely the left
one in figure 18, shows an outer side or end wall 12,
which is steeper than that of the first-mentioned nose
portion 11 and, as shown, may be vertical.
Each nose portion 11 is situated next to an edge of the
flange-shaped portion 7 and, in the represented form of
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shaped portion 7 in that it is coming into contact
therewith in vertical direction by means of stop
surfaces 48, such that a good transfer of forces is
guaranteed. Also, in the representation of figure 18,
there is a contact in horizontal direction by means of
stop portions 49, such that a good resistance against
lateral forces is obtained. A similar resistance against
lateral forces can be obtained by providing stop
portions 4 9A and/or 49B on the holder 2. Such holder 2
is shown in figure 18 in dashed line.
A finishing profile 3 according to the eighth aspect, as
the one shown in figure 18, can be manufactured by first
separately producing the three parts coming into mutual
contact, in this example, thus, the flange-shaped parts
7 and the two nose portions 11, either by extrusion of
synthetic material, aluminum, wood, and so on, or by
machining operations and the like in, for example,
plywood, or another wood-based material, for example,
MDF/HDF, and thereafter commonly encasing said
contacting parts with a layer-shaped covering 4 6, which
keeps them together. It is not excluded that, before
realizing the encasing, first a treatment is performed
that guarantees the precision of the assembled, not
encased assembly, for example, by commonly cutting the
outwardly directed sides of the assembled portions to
size.
When the finishing profile 3 of the type of figure 18 is
applied as a transition profile 6, the user must remove
the nose portion 11 shown in the figure on the left hand
side. If an application as an end profile 4 is required,
the user must remove the nose portion 11 shown in the
figure on the right hand side. An expansion profile 5 is
obtained by removing both nose portions 11 and keeping
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Figure 19 shows how a nose portion 11 can easily be
removed by pivoting, amongst others, the respective nose
portion 11. In this manner, the layer-shaped covering 46
will fold and a cutting line or fold will show, where
the user can position his knife SO in order to cut the
layer-shaped covering 46. Tearing or breaking the layer-
shaped covering 4 6 is also possible. When applying a
layer-shaped covering 4 6 of a sufficiently brittle
nature, for example, a suitable thermosetting laminate,
the layer-shaped covering 46, when pivoting the nose
portion 11 to be removed, will break by itself.
It is clear that a finishing profile 3, as represented
in figure 18, may also be manufactured by means of
extrusion, whereby this finishing profile 3 then
comprises weakened parts where the separable-realized
portions can be broken off, torn off or cut off. In this
manner, a finishing profile 3 is obtained that fulfills
the seventh aspect of the invention, which has been set
forth in the introduction. Hereby, then a layer-shaped
covering 4 6 may or may not be present at the visible
side of this extruded finishing profile 3.
Said layer-shaped covering 46 may, for example, consist
of a printed foil, for example, of the type usually
applied as an encasing foil. Other coverings 46,
however, are not excluded.
Figure 20 represents an application of a variant of the
finishing profile 3 of figure 18, whereby it is applied
as a transition profile 6 and, consequently, the left
nose portion is removed. The particularity of this
variant consists in that the finishing profile 3 has
locking means or parts SI, which prevent that a nose
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before and during the installation thereof, in an
undesired manner moves out of the position in which it
rests against the flange-shaped portion 7. This
undesired movement of the nose portion 11 does not
promote an easy installation. Moreover, this movement
may lead to an undesired breaking off or tearing of the
layer-shaped covering 4 6 or an undesired appearance of a
folding line therein. It is clear that the application
of such locking means or portions 51 is also beneficial
when encasing the body of the finishing profile 3 in
case it is composed of several portions. In fact, such
layer-shaped covering 46 may generate residual tension
forces after being applied, which forces may rotate the
nose portion out of its desired position. In the example
of figure 20, this rotational movement is prevented by
the applied locking means.
Figure 21 shows a further variant of a finishing profile
3 according to the eighth aspect, whereby at least one
nose portion 11, and in this case both nose portions 11,
are made separable by attaching the actual nose portion
52 each time by a removable, and whether or not re-
usable, adhesive and/or glue connection, formed by
adhesive 53, at the layer-shaped covering 46. The
advantage of this variant is that, after removal of the
respective actual nose portion 52, always a nicely
finished edge can be realized by folding, and preferably
also fixing, as indicated by arrow 54, the then
remaining respective protruding portion of the layer-
shaped covering 4 6 underneath the flange-shaped portion
7 of the finishing profile 3. Possibly, to this aim the
layer-shaped covering 4 6 must be shortened by cutting
away a part thereof. The quality of this cut, however,
is not critical, in consideration of the fact that said
cut, when the layer-shaped covering 4 6 is folded under
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utilizing the finishing profile 3. Moreover, the
possibility of removing the nose portion 11 according to
the method shown in figure 19, still remains applicable.
It is clear that the locking means 51 in figure 21 are
optional. Also, instead of such locking means 51, use
can be made of a, whether or not re-usable, adhesive
and/or glue connection between the lower side of the
flange-shaped portion 7 and the upper side of the
respective nose portion 52.
According to a variant, which hereafter is described
with reference to figure 21, the finishing profile 3 is
delivered as a set of components consisting of, on the
one hand, a flange-shaped portion 7, whereby the layer-
shaped covering 46, at least at one edge of the flange-
shaped portion 7, partially extends beyond the body of
the finishing profile 3, whereas the respective portions
of the layer-shaped covering 4 6 are provided with an
adhesive 53 and preferably with a removable protective
layer applied on top of the adhesive, and, on the other
hand, one or more nose portions 11 without layer-shaped
covering 4 6, which then, by means of the aforementioned
adhesive, can be fixed against the lower side of the
protruding layer-shaped covering 46. Within the scope of
the invention, it is possible that the adhesive is also
or solely provided on the nose portions 11, more
particularly in fact the nose portions 52. Preferably,
the aforementioned components, namely the flange-shaped
portion 7 with its layer-shaped covering 4 6 and one or
more portions 52, will be packaged together. If the user
wants to provide the finishing profile 3 with a nose
portion 11, he will provide the respective actual nose
portion 52 under the respective edge of the flange-
shaped portion 7, remove said protective layer from the
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4 6 and finally interconnect the layer-shaped covering
and the actual nose-portion 52 by providing for that
this layer-shaped covering and the respective actual
nose portion 52 will be adhered to each other by means
of the adhesive 53. Summarized, this means that one or
more of the actual nose portions 52 represented in
figure 21 are delivered separately and are provided by
the user, as indicated by arrows 55, against the lower
side of the protruding parts of the layer-shaped
covering 46. In this case, too, a protruding part of the
layer-shaped covering 4 6, which is not connected to a
nose portion 52, can be folded towards the inside and be
glued against the lower side of the flange-shaped
portion 7, for example, as indicated by arrow 54.
In order to facilitate the possible shortening of the
folded-down portion of the layer-shaped covering 46,
auxiliary means may be provided at the lower side of the
flange-shaped portion 7, such as, for example, a recess
56, above which first the layer-shaped covering 46 is
provided and into which the tip of a knife easily can be
put in order to obtain, already cutting, guided by this
recess 56, a high-quality cut. In figure 21, the
represented locking means 51 additionally may fulfill
the function of said recess 56.
Possibly, the protruding portions, provided with
adhesive 53, of the layer-shaped covering may protrude
that far that they can be folded down; up to under the
nose portions 11.
Figure 22 shows a variant of the embodiment of figure
21, whereby the locking means 51 are realized in another
manner, namely, as a snap connection, which provides for
that a support is offered laterally in both directions
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covering at the height of the transition between the
flange-shaped portion 7 and the nose portion 11 are
avoided.
Figure 23 relates to a set of components for forming a
finishing profile 3 for a floor covering 24 according to
the ninth aspect of this invention. The set consists of
at least two, in this case three, components, whereby
the first component is a flange-shaped portion 7 with an
attachment portion 8 situated at the lower side, whereas
the second and the third component consist of a nose
portion 11 that can cooperate with the lower side of the
flange-shaped portion 7, in such a manner that, by
whether or not applying one of the two nose portions 11,
three usage possibilities are created, namely, the use
as an expansion, transition, or end profile. Between the
nose portions 11 and the flange-shaped portion 7,
attachment means 55 are provided, more particularly
adhesive portions 57 obtained by an adhesive that has
been provided on such nose portion 11 by manufacturer's
side. In order to facilitate the attachment of the nose
portions 11 by means of the adhesive portions 57,
abutment surfaces 48 and/or abutment portions 4 9 can be
provided on the flange-shaped portion 7. These abutment
surfaces 48 and/or abutment portions 49 are represented
in dashed line in figure 23. A packaging unit for such
set of components preferably contains at least one
flange-shaped portion 7 and at least one nose portion
11. Even more preferably, the packaging unit contains at
least one flange-shaped portion 7 and two different nose
portions 11. In figure 23, the adhesive that is provided
on the nose portions 11 is covered by a protective layer
58. It is noted that such adhesive portion mostly is not
thick, such that providing a recess 59 for applying said
adhesive therein, as represented in the figure, mostly
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According to the tenth aspect of the invention, which is
not represented in the figures, it is possible that the
adhesive portions 57 are not provided on the nose
portions 11 from manufacturer's side, but are packaged
together with such nose portion 11. Preferably, the
enclosed adhesive portion 57 then will consist of a
double-sided self-adhesive strip that can be provided by
the user between the flange-shaped portion 7 and the
respective nose portion 11.
Figure 24 shows the application of a variant of the type
of finishing profile 3 of figure 18. The nose portion 11
is connected to the flange-shaped portion 7 solely by
means of a layer-shaped covering 46. According to a
particular characteristic, also a mechanical locking 51
between the nose portion 11 and the holder 2 is present,
which, in the example, is realized as a snap connection.
Figures 25 and 26 show another variant of a finishing
profile 3 of the type of figure 18, whereby, in this
case, the stop portion 4 9 is designed such that a
possible rotational movement 60 of the nose portions 11
around the distal extremity 61 of the flange-shaped
portion 7 is prevented, counteracted or limited. Such
rotational movement 60 may, for example, occur under the
influence of residual tension forces in the layer-shaped
covering 4 6, as discussed above in respect to figure 20.
In the examples represented here, the stop portion 4 9 is
carried out vertically and is situated at least
partially above the horizontal plane HI defined by said
distal extremity 61 of the flange-shaped portion 7. In
this represented configuration, the nose portion 11
shall be prevented from performing said rotational
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portion situated above the horizontal plane H, blocks
the rotational movement 60.
It is clear that such rotational movement 60 can be
prevented by any form of suitable blocking portions or
stop portions. Possibly, these portions may be designed
such that they indeed offer a blocking against forces
exerted by the layer-shaped covering 4 6, however, allow
that the respective nose portions 11, by means of a
larger force, can be turned away from their blocked
positions.
The blocking portions do not necessarily have to consist
of a stop-forming mechanical part. For example, they may
also consist of a releasable adhesive connection or any
other releasable connection, which is provided, for
example, between the upper side of the respective nose
portion 11 and the lower side of the respective flange
portion 7.
It is clear that the use of such nose portions 11 and
blocking portions is possible at one edge as well as at
both edges of a finishing profile 3.
Figure 27 shows a variant, whereby the stop portions 4 9
are inclined.
It is noted that said blocking does not have to be
absolute and, therefore, a small freedom of movement is
not excluded. This is illustrated in the nose portion
11, represented on the left hand side in figure 27,
which can perform a small free rotational movement 60.
However, the respective stop portion 4 9 limits this
rotational movement to the position of the nose portion
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In the examples of figures 25, 26 and 27, at the height
of the transition between two portions, for example, at
the height of the transition of the nose portion 11 and
the flange-shaped portion 7, directly below the layer-
shaped covering 4 6, a space 63 is provided, which, for
example, may be formed by the recess 59. By providing a
space 63, which extends towards the outside up to the
layer-shaped covering 46, it is obtained that the risk
of lines or edges showing in the layer-shaped covering
4 6 at the height of the respective transition is
minimized. The transition between the nose portion 11
and the flange-shaped portion 7 now will have to be
finished less accurately in order to achieve a
satisfying result. This means that in an easy manner, a
result is achieved whereby the decorative side or the
exterior side 12 of the nose portion 11 connects in a
fluent manner to the decorative side of the flange-
shaped portion 7. Also, the space 63 represented in
figures 25, 26 and 27 allows a knife or the like to be
moved smoothly through this space 63.
In figure 28, another application of a finishing set 1
according to the present invention is represented,
whereby the finishing profile 3 serves as a skirting
board. Hereby, the holder is attached to the wall 23. In
the variant of figure 29, the holder comprises a
positioning portion that can form a stop with the
subfloor 26, such that the attachment portion 13 of the
holder and the skirting board or finishing profile 3
attached thereupon automatically are positioned at the
right distance above the subfloor 26.
Figures 30 to 32 show more variants and applications of
a finishing profile 3, which, amongst others, shows the
characteristics of the eighth aspect of the present
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the flange-shaped portion 7 in its turn is composed of
several flange portions 64. In the case of the
represented examples, the flange-shaped portion 7
consists of two identical or almost identical flange
portions 64. Figure 31 shows that such flange portion 64
on its own can be applied as an end profile 4.
A configuration, as shown in figures 30 and 32, with two
different nose portions 11 and two flange portions 64,
leads to a large number of usage possibilities, which
are combined in one composed product. So, for example,
by means of the configuration represented in figure 32,
which also comprises two different flange portions 64
that can each be applied separately, five different
finishing modes can be performed in a floor covering 24,
which modes are summarized below:
by using the flange portion 64, represented at the
left hand side in figure 32, a relatively wide end
finishing can be obtained, of the type as shown in
figure 31;
by using the flange portion 64, represented at the
right hand side in figure 32, a more narrow end
finishing of the same type is obtained;
by removing only the nose portion 11 represented at
the left hand side in the figure, a relatively
brisk transition can be obtained, in view of the
fact that the remaining nose portion 11 has a
relatively steep outer side 12;
by removing only the nose portion 11 represented at
the right hand side in the figure, the user can
obtain a less brisk transition than in the case
mentioned above, in view of the fact that the
remaining nose portion 11 has a globally less steep
outer side 12 than the nose portion 11 represented
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by removing both nose portions 11, the user obtains
an expansion profile 5 with which an expansion
joint in a floor covering can be finished.
It is clear that implementing the flange portion 7 in at
least two flange portions 64, as described above, is
also advantageous with finishing profiles that do not
show the characteristics of the eighth aspect.
Figure 33 shows an example of a knife 65 with which, as
represented in figure 34, a nose portion 11 can be
removed. In the represented example, the knife 65, by
which in this case the entire tool is meant, comprises a
hook-shaped cutting edge 66 and a holder 67, such as an
eye 68, by means of which the user can handle the knife
65. The shape of the knife is such that the risk of the
user injuring himself is minimal. Preferably, the knife
65 is designed as a disposable knife that can be
packaged together with the finishing profile 3. The
specific shape of the knife 65 represented in figure 33,
in particular the hook-shaped cutting edge 66, allows
that the user easily can insert the knife 65, by means
of its tip 69, for example, into the distal extremity 70
of the finishing profile 3 via the recess 59 or the
space 63, whereas the eye 68 remains available at the
exterior of the finishing profile 3 in order to draw the
knife 65 forward in the longitudinal direction of the
finishing profile 3. This recess 59 or space 63 then
serves as a guide for the knife 65. The recess 59 or
space 63 can also be intended solely as a guide for the
knife 65.
Of course, also other than hook-shaped cutting edges 66
can be applied for the knife 65, and also the eye 68 may
be replaced by any other holder 67 with which the user
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embodiment, the knife 65 is realized as represented in
the figures 35 and 36. Hereby, the holder 67 consists of
a particularly shaped block comprising, for example,
recesses 71 which can receive the fingers or fingertips
of the user. The cutting edge 66 is situated at a blade
present at the lower side 72 of the holder 67.
As represented in figure 37, the lower side 72, due to
its specific shape, forms a guide surface with which the
knife 65 can slide over the finishing profile 3, for
example, over the layer-shaped covering 4 6 of the
flange-shaped portion 7. In this manner, the knife 65
automatically is positioned at the right location, in
this case, with its tip 69 in the space 63 or recess 59,
such that, when advancing the knife 65, the layer-shaped
covering is cut by means of the hook-shaped cutting edge
66, as represented in the view of figure 38.
It is clear that such knife 65 with a profiled guide
surface adapted to the shape of a finishing profile can
be realized in other forms, too.
It is noted that, in the represented example of figure
35, the holder 67 is provided with a mark 73 indicating
the direction into which the knife 65 has to be moved.
Figure 39 represents a set of components for forming a
finishing profile 3 showing, amongst others, the
characteristics of the eleventh aspect of the present
invention. To this aim, the set, in this case, consists
of two components 74 and 75, amongst which a first
component 74 comprising a flange-shaped portion 7 with
an attachment portion 8 situated at the lower side, and
a second component 75 that can cooperate with the first
component 74 in at least two usage positions. In this
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separable nose portions 11, respectively with decorative
sides 76 and 77, which are intended to form a vertical
and an inclined outer side 12 and which, in this case,
are formed by a layer-shaped covering 46. It is clear
that in use, both nose portions 11 are detached from
each other and then the desired nose portion 11 is
mounted under the first component 74. It is clear that
then, depending on which nose portion 11 is applied, the
decorative side 7 6 or 77 comes into a position whereby
it adjoins to the decorative side of the flange-shaped
portion 7. In the example of figure 39, the decorative
side 76 is situated in such a position.
In figure 39, the separable nose portions 11 are
realized in one piece and are connected to each other by
a weak material portion 78, where they can be separated
from each other. Instead of such material portion 78,
also other connection means might be applied.
Figure 40 represents a particularly preferred form of
embodiment of the eleventh aspect of the present
invention, whereby the second component 75 as a whole
can be used for forming a finishing profile 3, whereby,
at choice, the first side 76 or the second side 77 is
brought into a position whereby its decorative side
adjoins to the decorative side of the flange-shaped
portion 7. In the example, this second portion 75 is
realized as a nose portion 11 extending downward at one
edge of the flange-shaped portion 7. Hereby, the side 7 6
is brought into a position in which it adjoins the
decorative side of the flange-shaped portion 7, such
that the assembly of the first component 74, namely the
flange-shaped portion 7, and second component 75, namely
the nose portion 11, forms a transition profile. By the
dashed line 79, a position is given in which the
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side of the flange-shaped portion 7, such that the
assembly of the two components 74 and 75 forms an end
profile 4. In the represented example, the attachment
among the components 74 and 75 takes place by means of
an adhesive connection, however, according to variants,
also other connection means may be applied.
Figures 41 and 42 represent two variants of the eleventh
aspect of the invention, whereby figure 41 possesses one
component 75, whereas figure 42 comprises two components
75. The decorative sides 76 and 77 respectively are
located at one and the same visible side of the
respective component 75. The two possible usage
positions of such components 75 are represented in the
figures 41 and 42. In figure 41, an end profile 4 is
formed by having the side 77 with its decorative side
adjoin to the decorative side of the flange-shaped
portion 7. Hereby, the second side 76 forms the steep
outer side 12 of the end profile 4. In figure 42, on the
contrary, an expansion profile 5 is formed by having the
side 76 adjoin with its decorative side to the
decorative side of the flange-shaped portion 7.
In general, the connection means between the components
75 and 76 may be of any form. Apart from the adhesive
connection, an example of which is given in figure 40,
use may also be made of portions fitting into each
other, such as a tongue and groove, as illustrated,
amongst others, in figures 39 and 41, whereby these
portions, whether or not in a clamping manner, fit into
each other or are made as a snap coupling. Also,
separate inserts 80 may be applied as connection means,
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It is clear that the invention also relates to a nose
portion 11 itself, which is formed such that it can be
applied in two or more usage positions.
Referring to figure 39, it is further noted that the
represented specific composition of the first component
74 and the second component 7 5 has advantages in respect
to the packaging of this set of components and the
production thereof.
In respect to the packaging, it is quite evident from
figure 39 that both components 74 and 75 can be provided
against each other in a very compact manner, such that
the packaging, too, will be compact. In order to enable
such compact packaging, the second component 75 is
provided with a recess 81 that can receive the
attachment portion 8 of the first component 74. This
recess 81, which receives the attachment portion 8,
contributes to a package that may be realized more
simple than, for example, the packaging of the same
loose components. Other measures that help with
packaging are, on the one hand, the presence of only two
components 74 and 75, which, however, as in the example,
can be removable, and, on the other hand, the engagement
of applied connection means or parts 82 between both
components 74 and 75.
In respect to the production of both components 74 and
75, and more particularly to the encasing thereof with
the layer-shaped covering 46, it is possible to choose a
method whereby the circumference of a semi-finished
product comprising both components 74 and 75, such as
the one represented by dashed line 83, is encased,
preferably with an uninterrupted layer-shaped covering
46. Hereby, in the represented example, the second
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profile, however, realized almost flat at this side 84,
with the exception of possible rounded portions at the
corners of this side 83. Thus, said semi-finished
product in dashed line 83 shows a contour that is easy
to encase. The excessive material 85 at the side 84 of
the second component 75 is removed after encasing in
order to obtain the desired profiling. In case the
layer-shaped covering 4 6 on the aforementioned contour
will be interrupted during encasing, it is preferred to
provide this interruption on the side 84, from which the
excessive material 85 will be removed.
Figure 43 represents a particular form of embodiment,
whereby the nose portions 11 are coupled to the holder 2
by means of coupling parts 86, whereby these coupling
parts 8 6 preferably effect at least a locking in lateral
direction. In the represented example, these coupling
parts 86 consist of projections 87 at the holder 2,
which engage in recesses 88 in the nose portions 11;
however, it is clear that according to variants, also
other coupling parts 86 may be provided.
The portions 89-90 that carry the coupling parts 86, and
more particularly the projections 87, preferably are
realized removable, more particularly to be broken off,
in respect to the remaining portion 19, to which end, as
represented, break-off lines 18 may be provided in the
' holder 2.
The coupling parts 86 between the holder 2 and the nose
portions 11 may be applied for various reasons, however,
practically they first of all aim at having the nose
portions 11 fixedly positioned below the flange-shaped
portion 7. Hereby, the nose-shaped portions 11 and the
flange-shaped portion 7 either may be provided with
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a continuous layer-shaped covering extending
continuously from on top of the flange-shaped portion 7
up to on top of at least one nose portion 11, as
described in the eighth aspect of the invention. When
applying the eighth aspect of the invention, the
coupling parts 86 provide for that the composing parts
automatically are mutually positioned before the layer-
shaped covering 46 is applied. Moreover, these coupling
parts 86 prevent that the nose portions 11, after the
application of the layer-shaped covering 46, turn
outward due to the influence of internal tensions.
As represented at the right-hand side of figure 43, the
covering 46 possibly may be applied partially over the
holder 2.
It is clear that all that is described above in respect
to figure 43, is also possible in embodiments having
only one removable or combinable nose portion 11.
According to a particular variant, one or more of the
nose portions 11 will be made in one piece with the
holder 2, for example, by means of extrusion. Such
integrally made nose portion 11 then may be provided, in
its turn, with a layer-shaped covering 4 6, whether or
not implemented continuously with a layer-shaped
covering 46 on the flange-shaped portion 7.
Figure 44 shows another particular form of embodiment of
said eighth aspect, whereby the nose portions 11 and the
flange-shaped portion 7 and attachment portion 8 are
made in one piece, however, these nose portions 11 are
connected to the flange-shaped portion 7 and/or the
attachment portion 8 by means of weakened portions 91-
92, where the nose portions 11 can be separated, for
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92 are situated on proximal locations, which are
obtained in that notches 93-94 are formed in the whole,
in such a manner that the nose portions 11, during the
application of the integral layer-shaped covering 4 6,
can be pressed with their edges 95-96 up to against the
flange-shaped portion 7. After the covering 46 has been
applied, the nose portions 11 then remain in the
position as indicated in dashed line 97-98.
It is noted that, as represented in figures 41 and 42, a
removable nose portion 11 does not necessarily have to
be limited to a portion situated exclusively underneath
the flange-shaped portion 7, but that such removable
nose portion 11 may also be situated laterally in
respect to the flange-shaped portion 7 and thus forms a
kind of prolongation thereof. Figure 45 shows another
example thereof, which also forms a deviating variant of
said sixth aspect and in which moreover also the eighth
aspect is applied. More particularly, in this form of
embodiment, the nose portion 11 represented on the left
hand side in this figure is situated substantially
sideways from the flange-shaped portion 7 and is
realized, so to speak, as a prolongation of the flange-
shaped portion 7. The nose portion is realized in one
piece, however, separable, with the remaining portion
of the finishing profile 3. In the represented example,
the separability is obtained in that the nose portion 11
is connected to the flange-shaped portion 7 solely by
means of the layer-shaped covering 46 and a remaining
material portion 45. This embodiment can be obtained in
a simple manner by forming a recess 47 at the underside
of the finishing profile 3 almost up to the layer-shaped
covering 46, or by providing any other kind of weakened
material portions. It is clear that any other connection
between the nose portion 11 and the flange-shaped
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means of the layer-shaped covering 46, or a connection
by means of separate inserts.
Whereas the finishing profile 3 in figure 45 is applied
as an end profile 4, it may, as represented in figure
4 6, also be used as a skirting board, by removing the
nose portion 11 represented at the left in figure 45. By
removing the nose portion 11, the obtained skirting
board in this case perpendicularly adjoins the floor
covering 24.
The possibility of realizing an end profile 4 as well as
a skirting board by means of only one finishing profile
3, is of particular importance, as, when finishing a
floor covering 24 against a wall 23, usually at least
one of the two, either an end profile 4, or a skirting
board, are applied. Thus, starting from one and the same
finishing profile 3, the user himself may choose whether
he applies it as an end profile 4 or as a skirting
board.
It is clear that the figures 28, 29 and 45-46 form
examples of the thirteenth aspect of the invention,
mentioned in the introduction.
Figure 47 represents a variant of the knife 65 of figure
35. Hereby, the shape of the holder 67 is adapted such
that the knife 65 or the holder 67 as such has at least
one additional function that is useful in the
installation and finishing of a floor covering 24.
In the represented example, the holder 67 of the knife
65 comprises a projection 99 on at least one upper edge.
Such design allows to use the knife 65 or the holder 67,
as represented in figures 48 and 49, also can be used as
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This relates in particular to a floor covering 24 of the
type that is placed in a glueless manner, by assembling
this floor covering 24 by means of floor panels 100
comprising coupling means or coupling parts 101 on at
least two of their edges. These coupling means or parts
101 allow to connect them with an adjacent floor panel
100. Such floor panels 100 are known, for example, from
document WO 97/48734. The coupling parts 101 of the type
of floor panel 100 shown in figure 4 9 allow that two of
such floor panels 100 can be coupled, amongst others, by
means of a substantially horizontal shifting movement S.
This horizontal shifting movement S can be applied to
the floor panel 100 by means of a stroke of a hammer 102
against the tapping block or holder 67. Hereby,
preferably only the projection 99 of the holder 67
touches the floor panel 100. Preferably, the contact
between the holder 67 and the floor panel 100 occurs at
the upper side edge of the floor panel 100, such that
the coupling means or parts 101 in the proximity of this
holder 67 are not damaged.
Independently from the actual shape of the knife 65 or
the holder 67, allocating several functions to one
accessory, such as to the knife 65 or to a tapping
block, as such is particularly important, as this limits
the number of accessories that are required for
installing or finishing a floor covering. In the case of
an accessory that can be used as not only as a knife 65,
but as a tapping block as well, it is clear that the
design of the holder 67 can vary according to the design
of the coupling means or parts 101. Preferably, the
design is such that the tapping block or holder 67
touches the floor panel 100 solely in zones where the
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According to another form of embodiment, also a piece of
abrasive paper or other abrasive part can be integrated
into the holder 67. This abrasive paper as such can be
used for various purposes, however, in particular may be
used for polishing, after the removal of a nose portion
11 of the finishing profile 3, the flange-shaped portion
7 of the finishing profile 3 at the height of the edge
where said removed nose portion 11 has been cut off.
Such abrasive part can be integrated into the holder 67
at different places. So, for example, this may be at a
place, such, that the holder 67, in a certain position,
may be used as a knife, whereas, in another position, it
may be used as a grinding block. Preferably, however,
this abrasive part will be integrated such that it can
be commonly applied with the knife, in other words, such
that, directly upon cutting, also a grinding is
obtained. This is possible, for example, either by
providing the abrasive part directly following the
blade of the knife, or by integrating an abrasive part
into the blade, for example, by providing the blade with
an abrasive coating behind the cutting edge, or by
realizing it as a file.
Also, it is not excluded not to integrate the abrasive
part into the knife 65, but to offer it as a separate
element, for example, in the form of a grinding block,
along with the finishing profile.
Figure 50 represents another variant of the embodiment
of figure 25. Herein, both nose portions 11 are locked
in both lateral directions by means of the stop portions
4 9 and 49C.
As indicated by portion 103 in figure 50, the nose
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whole, in order to be subsequently provided, together
with the flange-shaped portion, with the layer shaped
covering 46, for example, by encasing, after which the
portion 103 is removed, for example, milled away. The
portion 103 keeps the whole together in a stable manner
during the provision of the layer-shaped covering 46.
Also, the outer surface against which the covering 4 6
must be provided, can be formed in the mounted
condition, prior to removing the portion 103, with as an
advantage that the exterior contours of the flange-
shaped portion 7 and of the nose portions 11 perfectly
adjoin each other and that, after applying the layer-
shaped covering 4 6, no visible transition will be
present any more.
It is clear that, with embodiments that are realized
according to the eighth aspect of the invention, such as
the embodiment of figure 50, this aspect will be
particularly beneficial when the layer-shaped covering
4 6 consists of a proper material layer, for example,
formed of an encasing material which, as such, can
resist a certain tension force and therefore does not
solely exist of a print or the like, although this
latter, in certain applications, is not excluded. In the
case of a foil or thermosetting laminate, the covering
46 preferably has a thickness of 0,1 to 0,5 millimeters.
According to the fifteenth aspect of the invention, the
finishing profile 3, or a portion 7-11 for forming such
finishing profile 3, is provided at its decorative side
with a pattern that is at least partially and preferably
entirely formed of a hardening substance, which is
provided on the finishing profile or the portion thereof
and has hardened thereupon. In the first place, this
means that the finishing profile 3, or one or more
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thereupon or printed pattern, whereby the hardening
substance, thus, is an ink or other hardening, or, in
other words, drying substance, and whereby this pattern
thus is formed on the already formed surface of the
profile, and thus not beforehand on a foil or the like,
which then is provided on the finishing profile. The
pattern may be of any nature. In a large number of
applications, however, this will be a wood pattern.
Other depositing techniques than by means of a printer
are not excluded.
Figures 51 to 55 schematically represent a number of
possibilities in accordance with the fifteenth aspect.
In figure 51, a pattern 105, by means of a hardening
substance 104, such as ink, is directly provided on the
basic material of a finishing profile 3 or a portion
thereof, in this case, the flange-shaped portion 7
thereof, such that, after the hardening or, in other
words, drying of the substance 104 a printed surface is
retained. As schematically represented in figure 51,
this is preferably performed by means of a printing unit
106, for example, an ink-jet printer, which applies the
pattern in the form of a print.
According to a variant, a primer or other layer will be
provided on the finishing profile 3, or on said portion,
underneath said pattern 105.
Figure 52 represents how the print is provided on a
finishing profile 3 consisting of several portions 7-11,
said profile having already been assembled. Hereby, a
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Figure 53 represents a variant in which the printed
pattern 105 is provided, more particularly printed, on
an encasing layer 46A, which is already present at the
finishing profile 3 or at said portion 7. Of course,
other layers, too, may be provided. Figure 54 represents
a variant in which the layer-shaped covering 46A made of
encasing material keeps the different portions 7 and 11.
together.
At the decorative side, a wear-resistant substance may
be provided, for example, by covering the pattern with a
transparent lacquer or varnish, in which corundum
particles are incorporated. Also, embossments may be
formed in the surface, which form a surface structure,
for example, for imitating wood pores.
The fifteenth aspect may be applied to finishing
profiles 3 and/or portions 7-11 of any basic material,
thus, to wood-based products, such as MDF/HDF and
plywood, as well as to metal and synthetic material.
The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing,
a finishing profile or a portion of a finishing profile
according to the fifteenth aspect. This method consists
in that the finishing profile 3 or one or more portions
thereof, either in completely finished form, or as a
semi-finished product, are displaced relatively along a
unit that provides a hardening substance in the form of
a pattern on the finishing profile and/or said portion,
more particularly a printing unit, preferably an ink-jet
printer, after which the substance is left to harden.
Figures 51 to 54 respectively show an embodiment in
which the respective workpiece, thus, the finishing
profile 3, or a portion thereof, is displaced relatively
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unit 106 in mutual respect in the longitudinal direction
of the workpiece. Thereby is meant, for example, that
the unit 106 consists of a printer, which locally is
active on a line and that the respective workpiece is
moved in longitudinal direction therealong. Of course,
also the unit 106 may be displaceable over the
workpiece.
As represented in the schematic representations of
figures 51 to 54, the unit 106, in respect to its shape,
may be adapted to the workpiece to be treated, for
example, by realizing this unit as a printing head
following the shape of the surface to be printed.
Figure 55 represents an embodiment in which the
respective workpiece, thus, the finishing profile 3, or
a portion thereof, is displaced relatively along said
unit 106 by displacing this workpiece and the unit 106
in mutual respect in the transverse direction of the
workpiece. In this case, the unit 106 then may consist,
for example, of a simple straight printer head, which
does not have to be adapted to the shape of the
workpiece.
The aforementioned sixteenth aspect relates to the
manufacture of a skirting board. As explained in the
introduction, a method is concerned which is analogous
to the method described heretofore, however, applied to
a skirting board rather than a finishing profile. Thus,
the characteristics described by means of the fifteenth
aspect can be applied in an analogous manner when
manufacturing such skirting boards.
Figures 56 to 62 represent finishing profiles, which are
realized, amongst others, according to the seventeenth
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finishing profile for a floor covering is concerned,
comprising a body formed of at least two portions,
whereby these portions, in function of the intended
application, can be separated from each other or brought
together, and whereby the first of said portions shows a
flange-shaped portion 7 and the second of said portions
is a nose portion 11 that is or can be provided
underneath the flange-shaped portion 7, with the
decorative side of the nose portion adjoining to a
downward-directed portion of the decorative side of the
flange-shaped portion, with as a characteristic that
said first and second portions are formed of separate
basic bodies 107-108; that the basic bodies 107-108
themselves are free of mechanical connection parts
fitting into each other, which are formed of the
material of the basic bodies themselves; and that said
basic bodies 107-108 are coupled to each other or can be
coupled to each other by means of at least one separate
connection 109.
As can be seen in the represented examples, such
separate connection can be of different kind and may one
basic body 108 also be connected to the other basic body
107 by means of several separate connections. In each of
the represented forms of embodiment of figures 56 to 62,
for example, each time use is made of a separate
connection 109 in the form of a connection 110, formed
by a layer-shaped covering 4 6 extending over the two
basic bodies, or at least over the transition in between
them. In the forms of embodiment of figures 56 to 58,
moreover also a separate connection 109 is applied in
the form of an adhesive connection formed by glue, more
particularly a strip of glue. To this end hot melt glue
can be used. In the forms of embodiment of figures 59
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form of an adhesive tape connection 112. In the case of
figure 57, this is double-sided adhesive tape.
In the forms of embodiment of figures 61 and 62, the
separate connection 109 consists exclusively of the
connection 110.
As can be seen in figures 56, 57, 58, 60 and 61, the
whole possibly may be designed such that the nose
portion 11 laterally may cooperate with an abutment
surface 113.
It is clear that the forms of embodiment of figures 56
to 62, amongst others, also apply the eighth aspect of
the invention. After cutting the covering 4 6 at the
height of the connection 110, the respective nose
portion 11 can be removed. In the embodiments of figures
56 to 60, thereby also the adhesive connection 111-112
must be broken, for example, simply by pulling the
respective nose portion 11 off.
In figures 56 to 60, the connections 111-112 at least
provide for that the respective nose portions will not
turn outward on their own. According to figure 62, the
nose portion 11 is prevented from turning outward by
means of a stop 114 cooperating with a portion of the
holder 2.
It is clear that the seventeenth aspect of the invention
is not limited to the represented forms of embodiment.
So, for example, the separate connection may also
consist exclusively of an adhesive connection, whereas
then no connection 110 by means of the layer-shaped
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It is noted that in the embodiments according to the
seventeenth aspect, the lower side of the flange-shaped
portion and the upper side of the respective nose
portion preferably adjoin each other with flat contact
surfaces, whereby these are situated horizontal or
substantially horizontal.
The fact that between a nose portion 11 and the side
wall of an attachment portion 8, an adhesive connection
is present, for example, such as depicted in figures 58
and 60, as such forms an eighteenth independent aspect.
An advantage thereof is that it can be provided without
exerting an influence on the vertical cooperation
between the respective nose portion 11 and the
respective flange-shaped portion 7.
It is clear that all above-described connection
techniques between a flange-shaped portion and a nose
portion 11 can be applied at finishing profiles with one
as well as with two nose portions, whereby in the latter
case, such connection can be employed at one or both
nose portions. When, in the latter case, such connection
is applied at only one nose portion, the other nose
portion may be realized in one piece with the flange-
shaped portion 7.
Also, for two nose portions 11 of one and the same
finishing profile, different kinds of connections can be
provided with the flange-shaped portion 7. Thus, all
combinations of different connections, selected from the
above-described connections, are possible. So, for
example, may a finishing profile have a separable nose
portion 11 at one edge, whereas at the other edge no
nose portion is present, but a separate nose portion is
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It is clear that the finishing profiles 3 of the
invention also can be applied in combination with known
holders.
It is noted that the holder, without leaving the scope
of the invention, may consist of a long rail or various
holders of limited length dimensions, which are placed
on the ground at a fixed mutual distance. Also, it is
not excluded that the holders are employed together with
adapters, such as those described in DE 198 54 452.
The present invention is in no way limited to the forms
of embodiment described by way of example and
represented in the figures, however, such finishing
sets, holders and finishing profiles can be realized
according to various variants without leaving the scope
of the invention. As such, amongst others, it is clear
that all characteristics mentioned with reference to all
aspects of the invention can be mutually combined at
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Claims.
1.- Finishing profile for a floor covering, said profile
at least consisting of a body formed by several portions
(7-11-52), whereby two or more of these portions can be
mutually separated or combined in function of the
intended application, characterized in that the body is
at least partially encased by means of a layer-shaped
covering (46) which, in the non-separated condition or
combined condition of at least two of said portions/
extends or can extend at least over the transition
between these portions.
2.- Finishing profile according to claim 1,
characterized in that at least two of said mutually
separable and/or combinable portions, and preferably all
separable and/or combinable portions, in the non-
separated condition, or in the combined condition, are
connected exclusively by means of this layer-shaped
covering (46) and possibly a remaining weakened material
portion (45) directly underneath this layer-shaped
covering (46).
3.- Finishing profile according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that at least two of said mutually
separable and/or combinable portions, and preferably all
separable or combinable portions, in the non-separated
or combined conditions, are connected solely by means of
the layer-shaped covering (4 6).
4. - Finishing profile according to any of the preceding
claims, characterized in that the respective separable
and/or combinable portions, in the non-separated or
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5.- Finishing profile according to any of the preceding
claims, characterized in that the respective separable
and/or combinable portions, in the non-separated or
combined condition, instead of being connected to each
other exclusively at the layer-shaped covering (46), and
possibly a portion directly underneath the layer-shaped
covering (46), furthermore are additionally attached to
each other by means of locking means (51).
6.- Finishing profile according to claim 5.,
characterized in that the locking means (51) consist of
a snap connection or a releasable adhesive connection.
7.- Finishing profile according to any of the preceding
claims, characterized in that said separable and/or
combinable portions consist at least partially either of
wood or of a wood-based material, preferably of MDF/HDF
or plywood.
8.- Finishing profile according to any of the preceding
claims, characterized in that two or more of the
separable and/or combinable portions are separable
and/or combinable, in that the layer-shaped covering
(46) and the possibly remaining weakened material
portion (46) can be torn, cut, broken off or the like,
and/or in that at least one of the separable and/or
combinable portions, or in any case at least a proper
portion (52) or essential portion thereof, can be
detached from the layer-shaped covering (46) adjoining
it.
9.- Finishing profile according to any of the preceding
claims, characterized in that the separable and/or
combinable portions consist, on the one hand, of a
flange-shaped portion (7) with an attachment portion (8)
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least one nose portion (11) located, in the non-
separated or combined condition, substantially
underneath the flange-shaped portion (7).
10.- Finishing profile according to any of the preceding
claims, characterized in that at least one of the
separable and/or combinable portions, in the separated
or not combined condition, is not encased.
11.- Accessory, which can be used with a finishing
profile according to any of the preceding claims,
characterized in that it shows one or more of the
following three features:
that it is configured to cooperate with a finishing
profile (3) in order to divide such finishing
profile (3) into two or more parts;
that it has two or more usage functions, whereby at
least one thereof consists of the application as a
knife for dividing a finishing profile into two or
more parts;
that it has two or more usage functions, whereby at
least one thereof consists of the application as a
knife for dividing a finishing profile into two or
more parts, whereas the other consists of the
application as a tapping block.
12.- Finishing set for a floor covering, whereby this
finishing set (1) at least consists of, on the one hand,
a finishing profile (3) and, on the other hand, a holder
(2) with at least an attachment portion (13) for
attaching said finishing profile (3) at the holder (2),
characterized in that the holder (2) comprises an
underlay portion (14), which at choice can or cannot be
provided underneath the remaining portion (19) of the
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13.- Finishing set according to claim 12, characterized
in that the underlay portion (14) is realized in the
form of an underlay strip.
14.- Finishing set according to claim 12 or 13,
characterized in that the stop-forming positioning
portion (15) consists of a free horizontal flange.
15.- Finishing set according to claim 12 or 13,
characterized in that the stop-forming positioning
portion (15) consists of an upwardly directed portion
(31) .
16.- Finishing set according to any of the preceding
claims, whereby the finishing profile (3) is realized as
an end profile (4), more particularly an end profile (4)
of the type suitable for forming a finishing along a
stop-forming part, such as a wall (23) or the like,
whereby this end profile (4) exhibits an end wall (12)
intended for being directed towards the stop-forming
part, characterized in that the holder (2) and the
finishing profile (3) are realized such that, when the
holder (2), by means of its positioning portion (15), is
positioned against said stop-forming part, the finishing
profile (3), with its aforementioned end wall (12),
precisely adjoins against said stop-forming part.
17.- Finishing set according to any of claims 12 to 16,
whereby the finishing profile (3) is realized as an end
profile (4) with an end wall (12), characterized in
that, in freely mounted position, the stop-forming
positioning portion (15) of the holder (2) and said end
wall (12) of the finishing profile (3) are situated in
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18.- Finishing set according to any of claims 12 to 17,
characterized in that the underlay portion (14) of the
holder (2) is realized as a laterally extending portion,
and in that said portion can be removed from this
lateral position, such that the underlay portion (14)
can be put underneath the remaining portion (19) of the
holder (2).
19.- Finishing set according to any of claims 12 to 18,
characterized in that the holder (2) comprises an
underlay portion (14), either the aforementioned
underlay portion (14) or another underlay portion,
whereby this underlay portion (14) can assume at least a
first and a second position in respect to the remaining
portion (19) of the holder (2), and whereby, in the
second position, it functions as an underlay portion
(14) for said remaining portion (19); and in that the
underlay portion (14) can be brought from the first
position into the second, by virtue of the holder (2)
showing one or more of the following features:
the holder (2) comprises means for separating
the underlay portion (14) from the remaining
portion (19), such that the underlay portion
(14) can be put underneath the remaining
portion (19);
the holder (2) comprises means, as defined in
the preceding paragraph, whereby those are
selected from the following series: a cutting
line, a break-off line (18), a tear-off line,
a weakened material portion, for example in
the form of a reduced section or a
perforation;
the holder (2) comprises means for bringing
the underlay portion (14), by means of an
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the holder (2) comprises means, as defined in
the preceding paragraph, said means being
selected from the following series: a
mechanical hinge, a foldable portion (41), a
foldable portion (41) manufactured by means of
co-extrusion with the remainder of the holder
(2) and consisting of a more flexible material
than the material of the holder (2).
20.- Finishing set according to any of claims 12 to 19,
characterized in that the stop-forming positioning
portion (15) can be removed from its position, either by
being capable of being brought into another position
while being connected to the remaining portion (19) of
the holder (2), or by being completely separable.
21.- Holder, allowing to realize a finishing set (1)
according to any of claims 12 to 20, whereby the holder
(2) comprises at least an attachment portion (13) for
attaching a finishing profile (3) at the holder (2),
characterized in that the holder (2) further comprises
an underlay portion (14), which at choice can or cannot
be provided underneath the remaining portion (19) of the
holder (2), as well as a stop-forming positioning
portion (15) .
22.- Holder for attaching a finishing profile for a
floor covering, whereby said holder (2) comprises a base
(43) as well as at least an attachment portion (13) for
attaching the finishing profile (3) on the holder (2),
and whereby the base (43) has two free edge portions
(21-22) situated at opposite sides of the attachment
portion (13), characterized in that at least one edge
portion (21) is realized as an underlay portion (14),
whereby it can be removed from its position of free edge
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remaining portion (19) of the holder (2), and whereby
the widths (B1-B2) of both edge portions (21-22),
measured respectively from the attachment portion (13)
up to the distal end of the respective edge portion (21-
22), differ from each other.
23.- Holder according to claim 22, characterized in that
both edge portions (21-22) can be removed from their
positions as a free edge portion (21-22).
24.- Holder according to claim 22 or 23, characterized
in that one or both of said free edge portions (21-22)
are removable from their positions, to which aim the
holder (2) has one or more of the following features:
- the holder (2) comprises means for removing
the respective free edge portion (21-22) from
the remaining portion (19), such that this
edge portion (21-22) can be placed underneath
the remaining portion (19);
- the holder (2) comprises means, as defined in
the preceding paragraph, those means being
selected from the following series: a cutting
line, a break-off line (18), a tear-off line,
a weakened material part, for example in the
form of a reduced section or a perforation;
the holder (2) comprises means for turning the
respective free edge portion (21-22) between
the position in which it functions as a free
edge portion (21-22) and a position differing
therefrom, preferably a position in which it
functions as an underlay portion (14);
the holder comprises means, as defined in the
preceding paragraph, whereby those are
selected from the following series: a
mechanical hinge, a foldable portion (41), a
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co-extrusion with the remainder of the holder
(2) and consisting of a more flexible material
than the material of the holder (2).
25.- Holder for attaching a finishing profile for a
floor covering, whereby this holder (2) comprises at
least a first portion (37) with an attachment portion
(13) for attaching a finishing profile (3) on the holder
(2), as well as comprises at least a second portion (38)
with a function preferably differing from the function
of the aforementioned attachment portion (13),
characterized in that the second portion (38) is
connected to the first portion (37) in a hinged manner
and thereby can be pivoted along an axis, the latter
being fictive or not and being parallel or substantially
parallel to the direction of a finishing profile (3)
attached in the attachment portion (13).
26.- Holder according to claim 25, characterized in that
the second portion (38) is hingeable between at least
two operative positions and/or between at least one
operative position and at least one non-operative
position.
27.- Holder according to claim 25 or 26, characterized
in that the second portion (38) is hingeably attached to
the first portion (37) by means of a foldable portion
(41) .
28.- Holder according to claim 27, characterized in that
the foldable portion (41) consists of a material that is
more flexible than the material of which the first
portion (37) and the second portion (38) themselves are
made, whereby the first portion (37), the second portion
(38) and the intermediary foldable portion (41) are made
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29.- Holder according to any of the claims 25 to 28,
characterized in that the second portion (38) is
preformed as an underlay portion (14) for the remaining
portion (19) of the holder (2).
30.- Holder according to claim 29, characterized in that
the second portion (38) is realized as a laterally
extending flange, whereby said flange can be folded down
into a position in which it is located underneath the
remaining portion (19) of the holder (2).
31.- Holder for attaching a finishing profile for a
floor covering, whereby this holder (2) comprises at
least a first portion (37) with an attachment portion
(13) for attaching the finishing profile (3) on the
holder (2), as well as at least a second portion (38),
whether or not realized in one piece with the first
portion (37) , said second portion being realized as an
underlay portion (14) for the first portion (37),
characterized in that the holder (2) is provided with
positioning means, more particularly mechanical
positioning means, which, when the second portion (38)
is applied as an underlay portion (14) underneath the
first portion (37), effect a positioning in transverse
direction, thus, laterally in a cross-section, between
both portions (37-38).
32.- Holder according to claim 31, characterized in that
said first portion (37) and second portion (38) of the
holder (2) comprise locking means (42), by which the
first portion (37) and second portion (38) can be
attached on top of each other.
33.- Holder according to claim 32, characterized in that
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34.- Holder for attaching a finishing profile for a
floor covering, whereby this holder (2) at least
comprises, on the one hand, a first portion (37) with an
attachment portion (13) for attaching the finishing
profile (3) on the holder (2) and with a base (43) with
which this first portion (37) can be attached upon a
subfloor (26), as well as, on the other hand, comprises
at least a second portion (38), whether or not realized
in one piece with the first portion (37), characterized
in that the second portion (38) consists of an
adjustment portion (44) with which the first portion
(37) can be put at an angle in respect to a subfloor
(26).
35.- Holder according to claim 34, characterized in that
the second portion (38) consists of an underlay portion
(14) that, when being used, forces the holder (2) to
take a tilted position, preferable a well-defined tilted
position, such as a wedge-shaped underlay portion, an
underlay portion that is intended for being provided
underneath only one side of the base (43) of the first
portion (37), or the like.
36.- Finishing profile for a floor covering, which, from
manufacturer's side, is constructed such that it
comprises a flange-shaped portion (7), with, only at one
edge thereof, a nose portion (11) situated substantially
underneath it, characterized in that the nose portion
(11) is attached at the remaining portion of the
finishing profile (3) as a one-piece, however, separable
portion.
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the flange-shaped portion (7) extends at the
left and right hand sides of an attachment
portion (8) of the finishing profile (3)
located at the bottom side thereof,
at least the upper side of the flange-shaped
portion (7) is a decorative side,
the nose portion (11) extends at one edge of
the flange-shaped portion (7) at least
downward,
the nose portion (11) has at least a laterally
directed decorative side adjoining the
decorative side of the flange-shaped portion
(7).
38.- Finishing profile for a floor covering, which
comprises a body formed by means of extrusion,
characterized in that the body has at least two portions
that are mutually separable, but made in one piece, such
that by either separating or not separating those
portions from each other, distinct usage possibilities
for the remaining finishing profile (3) are obtained.
39.- Finishing profile according to claim 38,
characterized in that the body comprises one or more
weakened portions where the portions realized in a
separable manner can be broken off, torn off or cut off.
40.- Finishing profile according to claim 38 or 39,
characterized in that one of said separable portions is
realized as a flange-shaped portion (7) extending on the
left and right hand sides of an attachment portion (7)
located at the bottom side thereof, whereas the other
separable portion is realized as a nose portion (11)
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41.- Finishing profile according to any of claims 38 to
40, characterized in that the body consists of at least
three separable portions, namely a flange-shaped portion
(7) extending on the left and right hand sides of an
attachment portion (8) located at the lower side
thereof, a nose portion (11) extending from one edge of
the flange-shaped portion (7) downward and having a
downward-sloping outer surface (12), and a nose portion
(11), located in the proximity of the second edge of the
flange-shaped portion (7), with an outer surface (12)
which is globally steeper than said outer surface (12)
of the first-mentioned nose portion (11).
42.- Finishing profile for a floor covering, consisting
of at least two portions, whereby the first portion is a
flange-shaped portion (7) with an attachment portion (8)
located at the lower side, whereas the second portion
consists of a nose portion (11) that can cooperate with
the lower side of the flange-shaped portion (7), such
that, by applying or not applying the nose portion (11),
two usage possibilities are created, characterized in
that between the first and the second portion,
attachment means are present at least in the form of an
adhesive (57) provided on the nose portion (11) from
manufacturer's side, with which adhesive the first and
the second portions can be connected to each other.
43.- Set of components for forming a finishing profile
according to claim 42, characterized in that this set at
least consists of said first portion and said second
portion, whereby these are commonly packaged, and
whereby both portions are separate from each other and
preferably the adhesive (57) provided on the nose
portion (11) is provided with a removable protective
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4 4.- Set of components according to claim 43,
characterized in that this set comprises at least two
different nose portions (11), which, at choice, can be
used together with the first portion, whereby both nose
portions (11) preferably are packaged together with the
first portion.
45.- Nose portion for realizing a finishing profile
according to claim 42 or for realizing a set of
components according to claim 43 or 44, characterized in
that this nose portion (11) comprises attachment means,
at least in the form of an adhesive (57) that is
provided on the nose portion (11) from manufacturer's
side and preferably is provided with a removable
protective layer (58).
4 6.- Set of components for forming a finishing profile,
more particularly a finishing profile (3) consisting of
at least two portions, whereby the first portion is a
flange-shaped portion (7) with an attachment portion (8)
located at the bottom side, whereas the second portion
consists of a nose portion (11) that can cooperate with
the lower side of the flange-shaped portion (7), such
that, by using or not using the nose portion (11), two
usage possibilities are created, characterized in that
this set also comprises connection means in the form of
adhesive means, more particularly one or more adhesive
portions (57), and in that at least the nose portion
(11) and the adhesive means are commonly packaged.
47.- Finishing set for a floor covering, whereby this
finishing set (1) at least consists of a holder (2) and
at least a finishing profile (3) that can be attached on
the holder (2), characterized in that to this aim, a
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described in one or more of the preceding or the
hereafter following claims.
48.- Set of components for forming a finishing profile,
whereby this set consists of at least two components
(74-75), a first component (74) and a second component
(75), respectively, whereby the first component (74) has
a flange-shaped portion (7) with an attachment portion
(8) located at the underside, characterized in that the
second component (75), whether or not after being
adapted, can cooperate with the first component (7 4) in
at least two usage positions.
4 9.- Set of components according to claim 48,
characterized in that the second component (75) consists
of two nose portions (11) that can be detached from each
other.
50.- Set of components according to claim 48,
characterized in that the second component (75)
comprises one nose portion (11) which as such can be
applied in two usage positions.
51.- Finishing profile for a floor covering, with a
body, whether or not formed by several portions, amongst
which a flange-shaped portion (7) with an attachment
portion (8) located at the underside, whereby said body,
or at least the flange-shaped portion (7) and the
attachment portion (8), substantially consists of a
material composed of several layers of wood,
characterized in that at least two of said layers have a
different orientation of the wood fibers and preferably
each layer shows a different orientation of the wood
fibers in respect to the layer situated thereabove,
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52.- Profile for finishing a floor covering,
characterized in that this profile is configured such
that it is applicable both as a finishing profile (3)
and as a skirting board.
53.- Profile according to claim 52, characterized in
that this profile comprises several portions, whereby
two or more of these portions, in function of the
intended application, can be separated from each other
or combined with each other, whereby in at least one
application an assembly is obtained that is suitable for
use as a skirting board, whereas at least in one other
application an assembly is obtained that is suitable for
use as a finishing profile (3).
54.- Finishing profile, or portion for forming such
finishing profile, which is provided at its decorative
side with a pattern (105), characterized in that the
pattern (105) is formed at least partially, and
preferably entirely, of a hardening substance (104) that'
is provided on the finishing profile (3) or the portion
(7-11) thereof and has hardened thereupon, and more
particularly of a printed pattern (105).
55.- Finishing profile, or portion for forming such
finishing profile, according to claim 54, characterized
in that the pattern (105) shows one of the following
features:
it is a pattern (105) that is provided
directly on the basic material of the
finishing profile (3) or the aforementioned
portion (7-11), more particularly, printed
thereupon;
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(3) , or on said portion (7-11) , at least by
the intermediary of a primer or other layer;
it is a pattern (105) that is provided, more
particularly printed, on an encasing layer
already present on the finishing profile (3)
or on said portion (7-11), whether or not by
the intermediary of still other layers.
56.- Finishing profile, or portion for forming such
finishing profile, according to claim 54, characterized
in that the finishing profile (3) or said portion (7-
11), at its decorative side, is provided with a wear-
resistant substance and/or with embossments forming a
surface structure.
57.- Method for manufacturing a finishing profile or a
portion of a finishing profile, according to any of the
claims 54 to 56, characterized in that this method
comprises at least a step in which the finishing profile
(3) and/or said portion (7-11), either in completely
finished form, or as a semi-finished product, is
displaced relatively along a unit (106) that applies a
hardening substance (104) in the form of a pattern (105)
on the finishing profile (3) and/or on said portion (7-
11) , more particularly a printing unit, preferably an
ink-jet printer, after which the substance (104) is left
to harden.
58.- Method according to claim 57, characterized in that
the finishing profile (3) or said portion (7-11) are
displaced relatively along said unit (106), by mutually
displacing either the finishing profile (3), the
aforementioned portion (7-11) and the unit (10S),
respectively, in longitudinal direction, or by mutually
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59.- Method according to claim 57 or 58, characterized
in that the finishing profile (3) is composed of two or
more portions (7-11) and that two or more of these
portions, in mounted condition, are provided with a
pattern by means of a common treatment, more
particularly, printing treatment.
60.- Method for manufacturing a skirting board, whereby
this skirting board is composed of one or more portions
and one or more of these portions possess a decorative
surface in the form of a pattern, characterized in that
this method comprises at least a step in which the
skirting board and/or one or more portions thereof are
displaced relatively along a unit, which provides a
hardening substance in the form of a pattern on the
skirting board and/or the respective portions, more
particularly a printing unit, preferably an ink-jet
printer, after which the substance is left to harden.
61.- Finishing profile for a floor covering, comprising
a body that is formed of at least two portions, whereby
these portions, in function of the intended application,
can be separated from each other or brought together,
and whereby the first of said portions shows a flange-
shaped portion (7) and the second of said portions is a
nose portion (11) that is or can be provided underneath
the flange-shaped portion (7), with the decorative side
of the nose portion adjoining to a downward-directed
portion of the decorative side of the flange-shaped
portion, characterized in that said first and second
portions are formed of separate basic bodies (107-108);
that the basic bodies (107-108) themselves are free of
mechanical connection parts fitting into each other,
which are formed of the material of the basic bodies
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coupled to each other or can be coupled to each other by
means of at least one separate connection (109).
62.- Finishing profile for a floor covering, comprising
a body that is formed of at least two portions, whereby
these portions, in function of the intended application,
can be separated from each other or brought together,
and whereby the first of said portions comprises a
flange-shaped portion (7) and an attachment portion (8)
situated underneath it, and the second of said portions
is a nose portion (11) that can be provided underneath
the flange-shaped portion (7), characterized in that
between the nose portion (11) and a side wall of the
attachment portion (8), an adhesive connection (111-112)
is present.

Finishing profile for a floor covering, said profile at least consisting of a body formed by several portions (7-11-52),
whereby two or more of these portions can be mutually separated or combined in function of the intended application, characterized
in that the body is at least partially encased by means of a layer-shaped covering (46) which, in the non-separated condition or
combined condition of at least two of said portions, extends or can extend at least over the transition between these portions.