Contrasting gloss surface coverings and surface coverings optionally containing dispersed wear-resistant particles and methods of making the same

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A surface covering comprising at least one layer containing wear-resistant particles, such as aluminum oxide, is disclosed. Preferably the wear-, resistant particles are present in the outermost layer of the surface covering which is exposed to the environment. A method to improve wear and/or stain resistance to a surface covering is also disclosed and includes adding an effective amount of wear-resistant particles to a top coat layer or outermost layer of a surface covering optionally with the use of a suspension aid. , Also layers of surface coverings having differences in gloss levels are also disclosed. Methods of making the surface coverings are also disclosed.