BE1023952B1 - Cladding element and method for the manufacture of such cladding element - Google Patents

Abstract

Cladding element (1) for coating a surface, comprising wood plates (2a, 2b) that extend at a distance from each other and laterally side by side and comprising rubber (3) that extends substantially between adjacent wood plates (2a, 2b), wherein the rubber (3) forms fold lines (A) between adjacent wood plates (2a, 2b), wherein at least a first side of the covering element (1) is essentially formed by the wood plates (2a, 2b) and the rubber (3) together, and wherein the crease lines (A) comprise intersecting crease lines (A) so that the cladding element (1) is pliable in two or more directions and method of manufacturing such a cladding element.

Description

COATING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH COATING ELEMENT

This invention relates to a covering element for covering a surface, comprising wood plates that extend at a distance from each other and laterally side by side, and comprising rubber which extends substantially between adjacent wood plates to connect these wood plates, the rubber forming fold lines between adjacent wood plates so that the cladding element is pliable in at least a first direction and wherein at least a first side of the cladding element is essentially formed by the wood plates and the rubber together.

This invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a covering element for coating a surface wherein wood plates and rubber are provided and wherein the wood plates are mutually connected with the aid of the rubber.

Such covering elements are already used in the coating of surfaces of boats / ships or the like. For example, these covering elements can be used to form floors in boats. The cladding element then comprises a plurality of parallel, elongated wooden plates made of teak (Tectona grandis), with rubber extending between the adjacent wooden plates. This is referred to as teak floors. There are then rubber strips here between the adjacent wood plates which ensure that the covering element is foldable along fold lines that extend in the longitudinal direction of the wood plates. This makes it easy to place these covering elements to form the floor. Due to the rubber, the floor formed with these cladding elements can expand well and contract back. The rubber also has a non-slip function. Because the covering element is pliable according to the longitudinal direction of the wooden boards, this covering element can also be used to partially cover benches, fences, etc. of boats.

The disadvantage with these covering elements is that they only have limited flexibility. They can only fold in one direction. As a result, it is not possible to properly coat uneven surfaces or surfaces with more irregular shapes with these covering elements. Due to this limited flexibility, these covering elements are also susceptible to breakage, which does not simplify the placement of these covering elements. The manufacture of these covering elements is also not easy.

It is therefore an object of the invention to manufacture a coating element with which one can coat different types of surfaces and wherein this coating element is less susceptible to breakage. It is also an object of the invention to provide a simple method for manufacturing covering elements.

This object is achieved by providing a cladding element for coating a surface, comprising wood boards that extend at a distance from each other and laterally adjacent to each other, and comprising rubber extending substantially between adjacent wood boards to connect these wood boards, the rubber forms fold lines between adjacent wood plates, so that the cladding element is pliable in at least a first direction and wherein at least a first side of the cladding element is mainly formed by the wood plates and the rubber together, the fold lines comprising intersecting fold lines so that the cladding element is pliable according to two or multiple directions.

Due to the presence of intersecting folding lines, i.e. by not only making use of parallel running cutting lines, such as in the existing teak floors described above, the covering element can be bent in at least two directions. As a result, the flexibility of the covering element is greater, making it possible to cover several types of surfaces well, even uneven surfaces or surfaces with irregular shapes.

This covering element can be used to cover floors and walls, but it is also possible, for example, to (fully) cover furniture on which one can sit, such as stools, chairs, benches, etc. The area of application of the covering element according to the invention is therefore large. Because the covering element is pliable in at least two directions and is therefore more flexible, this covering element is also less susceptible to breakage, so that there is little chance that the covering element will break during the coating of a surface.

The first side of the cladding element is mainly formed by the wood plates and the rubber together. Here the wood plates and the rubber are visible. The rubber here extends between the wood plates spaced apart. This first side can for instance form the viewing side. The wood and the rubber then give a certain aesthetic appearance to the cladding element and the rubber provides an anti-slip function and an expansion function. A lot of variation is possible here with the view from this first side. For example, the wood boards can be made from different types of wood types. With one cladding element, one can then opt to use wood boards made from the same wood type or one can opt to use wood boards that are not all made from the same wood type. The shape, dimensions and color of the wooden boards can also be selected and used, whether or not together, in one covering element. For example, it is possible to use round, quadrangular, triangular, oval, etc. wood plates and to make use of different dimensions. With this covering element, one therefore has great freedom of choice.

By using rubber and wood panels, this covering element is also dust-free and maintenance-friendly, making it extremely suitable for use as wall coverings and / or floor coverings. The wood plates can for example be solid pieces of wood. These massive pieces can have different shapes. There is also a choice of different types of wood to manufacture these massive pieces.

Preferably the intersecting fold lines intersect at angles between 30 ° and 150 °, even more preferably at angles between 60 ° and 120 °. There are then at least two directions according to which the covering element can fold, these directions being sufficiently different with respect to each other.

In a preferred embodiment, the wood boards comprise peripheral wood boards which extend at the height of the edge of the cladding element and / or form along with the edge of the cladding element, and the wood boards comprise one or more central wood boards surrounded by the peripheral wood boards, and each central wood board is laterally bounded by the rubber. Every central wood board is therefore surrounded by rubber, so that each central wood board can fold in relation to an adjacent wood board. Because central and peripheral wood plates are present here, the cladding element will not only be able to bend in at least two directions, but it will also be possible to deform the cladding element in other directions, so that the cladding element can, for example, coat hollow and convex surface parts well.

The rubber preferably forms a continuous whole. The rubber forms one whole here, which gives the rubber a lot of flexibility to the covering element. It is also simple to form one connected whole rubber, for example, liquid rubber can be applied between adjacent wood plates and this liquid rubber can then flow into one another so as to bridge at least all distances between the wood plates and to connect the wood plates to each other.

In a preferred embodiment, the second side of the cladding element opposite the first side is mainly formed by the wood plates and the rubber together. Here, both the first side and the second side are mainly formed by the wood plates and the rubber together. This also gives the second side a certain aesthetic appearance. It is therefore possible here to choose which side to use as the visible side and which side to apply to the surface to be coated. The finish and / or the appearance of both sides can be the same here, but one can also choose to finish the first and the second side differently in order to obtain two different views. The advantage that both sides are essentially formed by the rubber and the wood plates is that one side is therefore not mainly formed by the rubber. As the rubber is generally more expensive than the wooden boards per unit volume, it is more interesting if you do not have to use too much rubber. Also, having a side formed mainly from wood plates and rubber allows a better / simpler finish. For example, due to the presence of the wood panels, this side can easily be sanded, varnished, polished, etc.

Because also the side which is applied to and is in contact with the surface also comprises rubber, there is a good resistance between the surface and the covering element, as a result of which the covering element cannot or hardly move relative to the surface. The rubber here has a non-slip function for both sides. The rubber also allows the wood boards to expand and contract.

In an alternative embodiment, the second side of the covering element opposite the first side is mainly formed by the rubber alone. Here one has a rubber side that is very suitable to be placed on and to make contact with the surface to be coated. The rubber here provides a lot of resistance between the surface and the covering element.

Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment, the cladding element is a flexible plate-shaped element with a substantially constant thickness, the corresponding dimensions of the rubber and the wood plates, viewed in accordance with the thickness of the cladding element, corresponding to the thickness of the cladding element. A plate-shaped element has a length, width and a thickness. The coating element is preferably placed on the surface to be coated so that the thickness is substantially perpendicular to the surface to be coated. Standing almost perpendicular to indicates that at any point of the cladding element, the thickness is substantially perpendicular to the interface of the surface to be coated. If the surface to be coated is a smooth surface, such as a horizontal floor, the height of the floor will increase by applying the covering element to it, this increase in height being determined by the thickness of the covering element and, for example, the possible adhesive with which the covering element is applied to the floor. Here the rubber does not (substantially) cover the wood plates at the level of the first side and at the level of the second side located opposite the first side. The rubber is therefore only between the adjacent wood plates. The amount of rubber required is limited here, which is economically interesting. Moreover, a relatively flat covering element is thus obtained which is extremely suitable as a tile, carpet, wall covering, furniture covering, etc.

Preferably, the rim of the covering element is at least partially formed by the rubber. This is important if one wishes to coat a surface with a plurality of coating elements according to the invention and to connect these multiple coating elements to each other. Namely, the rubber of the edge of a first cladding element can easily be connected to wood plates and / or rubber of an adjoining cladding element, for example by applying liquid rubber at the said rubber of the first cladding element and thus gluing the cladding elements together. . A (partially) rubber frame is moreover less susceptible to damage than, for example, a frame made mainly of wood. With the help of a rim at least partially formed from rubber, cladding elements can be seamlessly joined together and expansion joints are superfluous.

Furthermore, the covering element is preferably a flexible plate-shaped element in the form of a polyhedron, wherein at least one side edge of the covering element is substantially completely formed by the rubber. With the aid of this side edge it is then easy to connect the cladding element to another cladding element according to the invention. Here, the covering elements can then be seamlessly connected with each other using, for example, liquid rubber.

Also further preferably, the covering element is in the form of a quadrangle and at least two side edges of the covering element are formed substantially completely by the rubber. Multiple such covering elements can easily be connected to each other. For example, each such covering element 2 can comprise side edges formed almost entirely by the rubber, and two side edges formed by the wood plates, with some rubber between the adjacent wood plates so that they are always at a distance from each other. Here one can then easily connect a rubber side edge to a side edge formed by wood plates. This is achieved, for example, by applying liquid rubber between the said side edges. After attaching these covering elements, it is no longer necessary to sand the connected covering elements at the level of their joints. The connection can be seamless here.

In a preferred embodiment, substantially all the wood plates of the cladding element have the same shape. This enhances the appearance of the covering element. In addition, the wooden boards can even all have identical dimensions. Of course, alternative embodiments may also be possible, wherein a cladding element comprises two or more different forms of wood boards. For example, by working with quadrangular wood plates, it is easy to ensure that a plurality of wood plates are perpendicular to each other, so that the expansion and the pressure on the rubber are evenly distributed, so that large stresses can be absorbed with this covering element.

The covering element preferably comprises a plurality of rows of wooden boards, these rows all extending substantially parallel to each other. When the maximum dimensions of the wooden boards in such a row, viewed in a direction perpendicular to the rows, are substantially identical, there are several fold lines present here which extend over large dimensions through the cladding element and parallel. This benefits the flexibility of the covering element. For example, at least two sets of parallel rows may be present, the rows of both sets extending substantially perpendicular to each other. If a few wooden boards have different dimensions, the flexibility is often also sufficient. If the cladding element is, for example, a plate-shaped element, then the cladding element may, for example, have pleated lines extending over the full length or width of the cladding element.

The rubber preferably has a lattice structure. The wood plates are then embedded in this lattice structure.

In a very preferred embodiment, the rubber comprises polyurethane. Polyurethane rubber is UV-resistant, is moisture-resistant and water-resistant, can be sanded easily, making the covering element easy to finish and, moreover, polyurethane rubber is easily processable, which simplifies the manufacture of the covering element.

In a specific embodiment, the first side and the second side opposite the first side have a different finish. One side is then provided, for example, to serve as a visible side, while the other side is provided to make contact with the surface to be coated. The one side is then, for example, finished aesthetically, while ensuring that the other side adheres well to the surface to be coated. Another option is that both sides have a completely different aesthetic appearance, so that one can choose between two possible views of the cladding element. This is useful, for example, if the covering element serves as a carpet and you want to change your view.

Of course, this first side and the second side can also be finished in the same way.

The covering element can for instance be a tile. With the aid of a plurality of such covering elements according to the invention, one can then form a floor or cover a wall of a room.

However, the covering element can also be a carpet or a wall plate.

The object is also achieved by providing a method for manufacturing a cladding element for coating a surface in which • wood boards and rubber are provided, • the wood boards are mutually connected with the aid of the rubber, • the wood boards are placed on a surface at a distance from each other, • a connecting plate is provided, whereby a base of this connecting plate is lubricated with the rubber, • this connecting plate with its lubricated base is pressed onto the wooden plates to connect the wooden plates on the connecting plate, • there liquid rubber is applied between the wood plates, • the connecting plate and the surplus rubber are removed so that the rubber mainly extends between opposite wood plates.

With the aid of the connecting plate, one can simply provide the wood plates at the desired distance relative to each other and one can easily apply the rubber to connect these wood plates. The liquid rubber can for instance be applied between and / or around the wood plates by, for example, spraying.

With the aid of this method a connecting element is obtained comprising wood plates which extend at a distance from each other and laterally adjacent to each other and comprising rubber which extends mainly between adjacent wood plates to connect these wood plates, the rubber forming fold lines between adjacent wood plates. Due to the rubber that extends between the adjacent wood plates, the covering element has a certain flexibility, making it suitable for covering all kinds of surfaces, it is easy to handle and is not susceptible to breakage. Between pushing the connecting plate against the wooden plates, and applying liquid rubber between the wooden plates, there is preferably a drying step so that the rubber and the wooden plates adhere well to each other. After applying the liquid rubber between the wood plates, there is preferably also a drying step to allow the liquid rubber to cure quickly. The removal of the excess rubber and / or the connecting plate can, for example, be done with the aid of sanding with, for example, a sanding machine.

In order to apply the liquid rubber between the wood plates, the connecting plate is preferably positioned such that the wood plates are at the top.

Furthermore, the wood plates are preferably placed on the surface in such a way that crease lines are created between the wood plates after the liquid rubber has been applied, these comprising the crease lines intersecting each other so that the covering element is pliable in two or more directions. The obtained covering element has great flexibility here.

In a preferred embodiment, the surface on which the wood plates are placed is a surface of a mold. The wood plates are then placed in a mold. It is easy to fit a connecting plate in a mold. This mold will also ensure that no rubber ends up next to the mold. With the help of a mold, it is also easy to apply the wood panels to the surface in the desired pattern.

The dimensions of the connecting plate preferably correspond to the dimensions of the surface. The connecting plate can then be pushed simply and in the correct position against the wooden plates.

In a preferred embodiment, the connecting plate is a splicing plate, wherein to remove this splicing plate after applying the liquid rubber between the wood plates, this splicing plate is abraded. A floorboard is sufficiently strong so that it can be pressed well against the woodboards, moreover it can easily be removed again.

The connecting plate is preferably vibrated during and / or after the application of the liquid rubber between the wood plates. This will ensure that the applied liquid rubber will contain little or no air bubbles. The rubber that will then extend between the wood plates will therefore also have little or no air bubbles so that the connection between the wood plates is optimal and the appearance of the covering element obtained is also more uniform.

Furthermore, preferably during and / or after the application of the liquid rubber between the wood plates, the connecting plate is placed on a vibrating plate in order to be able to vibrate the connecting plate. The vibrating is achieved here with the help of a vibrating plate. This is a simple way to vibrate the connection plate.

In a preferred embodiment, a finishing layer is applied on top of the rubber and the wood plates. This is preferably after the excess rubber and the connecting plate have been removed. With the help of the finishing layer, it can be ensured that the wooden boards are well protected and / or have a good view. This finishing layer is furthermore preferably more or less transparent so that the structure of the wood plates and the rubber is clearly visible.

The rubber with which the connecting plate is lubricated and the liquid rubber which is applied between the wooden plates are preferably the same type of rubber. One must then only provide one type of rubber.

In a very preferred embodiment, the covering element is a covering element as described above. The manner in which the wooden plates are placed on the surface and the choice of the used wooden plates then depends on the embodiment of this covering element according to the invention to be obtained.

This invention will now be further elucidated with reference to the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of a covering element and a method according to the present invention. The purpose of this description is to give only illustrative examples and to indicate further advantages and details, and thus can in no way be interpreted as limiting the scope of the invention or the patent rights claimed in the claims.

In this detailed description reference is made to the accompanying drawings by reference numerals, wherein figure 1 shows a top view of a first embodiment of a covering element according to the invention; figure 2 represents a top view of a second embodiment of a covering element according to the invention; figure 3 represents a top view of a laying pattern of covering elements, said covering elements being covering elements according to a third embodiment of the invention.

Here three possible embodiments of covering elements (1) according to the invention are shown. Other embodiments are of course also possible.

The coating elements (1) shown here are suitable for coating various types of surfaces. Examples of surfaces are floors, walls, furniture, etc. When used for tiling floors and / or walls, the cladding elements (1) are preferably designed as tiles. The covering elements (1) can also be suitable for use as a carpet.

The cladding elements (1) comprise wooden plates (2a, 2b) in the form of a square, wherein these wooden plates (2a, 2b) extend at a distance from each other and laterally side by side. These wood plates (2a, 2b) are made from solid wood. The cladding elements (1) further comprise rubber (3) which extends substantially between adjacent wood plates (2a, 2b) to connect these wood plates (2a, 2b), the rubber (3) forming fold lines (A) between adjacent wood plates (2a , 2b), so that the covering elements (1) are pliable in different directions. Both sides of the cladding elements (1) are formed by the wood plates (2a, 2b) and the rubber (3) together. One side is then provided to make contact with the surface, the other and opposite side being provided to form the visible side of the cladding element (1). The finish of both sides may or may not be the same, so that the appearance of both sides may or may not be the same. The crease lines (A) comprise intersecting crease lines (A) so that the covering element (1) is pliable in two directions being here, as shown in the figures, a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. The intersecting fold lines (A) thus intersect at angles of almost 90 °.

Furthermore, the wooden plates (2a, 2b) of each covering element (1) comprise peripheral wooden plates (2a), which extend at the level of the edge of the covering element (1) and / or form along with the edge of the covering element (1), and one or more central wooden plates (2b), which are surrounded by the peripheral wooden plates (2a), and wherein each central wooden plate (2b) is laterally bounded by the rubber (3).

The rubber (3) of each covering element (1) forms one continuous whole. This simplifies the manufacture of the covering element (1) (see further).

Furthermore, each covering element (1) is a flexible plate-shaped element with a substantially constant thickness, the corresponding dimensions of the rubber (3) and the wood plates (2a, 2b), viewed in the direction of the thickness of the covering element (1), correspond to the thickness of the covering element (1).

In the first and second embodiments shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, respectively, the edge of the covering element (1) is completely formed by the rubber (3). In the third embodiment shown in Figure 3, two adjacent sides are completely formed by the rubber (3) and the other two adjacent sides are formed by the rubber (3) and peripheral wood plates (2a).

In the second and third embodiments, all wood plates (2a, 2b) have the same dimensions. In the first embodiment, large and smaller wood plates (2a, 2b) are present. The rubber (3) has a certain lattice structure in all embodiments.

In the three embodiments, there are always several rows of wood plates (2a, 2b) that extend horizontally and there are also several rows of wood plates (2a, 2b) that extend vertically.

The rubber (3) is polyurethane rubber.

Figure 3 shows a possible laying pattern for laying covering elements (1) of the third embodiment. Two cladding elements (1) are preferably connected to each other such that the connected edge of one cladding element (1) is completely formed from the rubber (3), while the connected edge of the other cladding element (1) is formed from the rubber (3) 3) and peripheral wood plates (2a). To connect the mentioned edges to each other, only some liquid rubber (3) must be applied between these edges. If such cladding elements (1) are, for example, tiles used for tiling a surface, then only one side of the cladding elements (1) must be glued to the surface and apply liquid rubber (3) between the edges of the cladding elements to be joined. (1). It is not necessary here to sand the other sides of these covering elements (1) after tiling the surface.

This invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such covering elements (1). This method uses a mold.

First of all, wood plates (2a, 2b) and rubber (3) are provided. The wood plates (2a, 2b) are square and are sanded on both sides. It is possible to provide wood boards (2a, 2b) with the same type of wood and / or to provide wood boards (2a, 2b) with two or more types of wood.

The wood plates (2a, 2b) are placed according to the desired pattern and spaced apart on a surface of the mold. A veneer plate is then provided, whereby this veneer plate is covered with a layer of rubber (3). This veneer plate is then pressed onto the wood plates (2a, 2b) so that the wood plates (2a, 2b) are connected to the veneer plate according to the desired pattern. The mold is then removed and the veneer plate with the wooden boards (2a, 2b) bound to it is placed in a drying rack.

After the rubber (3) has dried sufficiently, the veneer plate is positioned in such a way that the wood plates (2a, 2b) come to lie on top. This is done by placing the veneer plate on a vibrating table. Liquid rubber (3) is sprayed between the wood plates (2a, 2b) while the vibrating table vibrates the veneer plate. By vibrating, the excess air is removed from the rubber (3) and the rubber (3) also sinks well so that the distance between the wood plates (2a, 2b) is well bridged by the rubber (3). When everything has been properly sprayed with the rubber (3), the veneer plate is placed back in the drying rack.

After drying for seven days in the drying rack, the veneer plate with the wood plates (2a, 2b) and rubber (3) is sanded on, using an eccentric sander. The surplus rubber (3) and the veneer plate are thereby removed and the result is a cladding element (1) with flat sides. Optionally, a top layer can be applied and / or the covering element (1) can still be sawn.

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CONCLUSIONS Cladding element (1) for coating a surface, comprising wood plates (2a, 2b) which extend at a distance from each other and laterally side by side and comprising rubber (3) which extends substantially between adjacent wood plates (2a, 2b) for connection of these wooden plates (2a, 2b), wherein the rubber (3) forms fold lines (A) between adjacent wooden plates (2a, 2b), so that the covering element (1) is foldable in at least a first direction and wherein at least a first side of the cladding element (1) is mainly formed by the wood plates (2a, 2b) and the rubber (3) together, characterized in that the fold lines (A) comprise intersecting fold lines (A) so that the cladding element (1) is pliable according to two or more directions. Cladding element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the intersecting fold lines (A) intersect at angles between 30 ° and 150 °, preferably at angles between 60 ° and 120 °. Cladding element (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the wooden plates (2a, 2b) comprise peripheral wooden plates (2a), which extend at the height of the border of the covering element (1) and / or along with the border of the cladding element (1), and comprise one or more central wood plates (2b), which are surrounded by the peripheral wood plates (2a), and each central wood plate (2b) is laterally bounded by the rubber (3). Cladding element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rubber (3) essentially forms a continuous whole. Cladding element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second side of the cladding element (1), which is opposite the first side, is mainly formed by the wood plates (2a, 2b) and the rubber (3) together . Cladding element (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the cladding element (1) is a flexible plate-shaped element with a substantially constant thickness, the corresponding dimensions of the rubber (3) and the wood plates (2a, 2b), seen according to the thickness of the covering element (1), corresponds to the thickness of the covering element (1). Cladding element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the border of the cladding element (1) is formed at least partially by the rubber (3). Cladding element (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the cladding element (1) is a flexible plate-shaped element in the form of a polyhedron, wherein at least one side edge of the cladding element (1) is formed substantially completely by the rubber (3) ). The covering element (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the covering element (1) has the shape of a quadrangle and at least two side edges of the covering element (1) are formed substantially completely by the rubber (3). Cladding element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that substantially all the wood plates (2a, 2b) of the cladding element (1) have the same shape. Cladding element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cladding element (1) comprises a plurality of rows of wooden boards (2a, 2b), these rows all extending substantially parallel to each other. Cladding element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rubber (3) has a lattice structure. Cladding element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rubber (3) comprises polyurethane. Cladding element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first side and the second side opposite the first side have a different finish. Cladding element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cladding element (1) is a tile. Upholstery element (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the upholstery element (1) is a carpet. Cladding element (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the cladding element (1) is a wall plate. 18. Method for manufacturing a covering element (1) for coating a surface in which: • wooden plates (2a, 2b) and rubber (3) are provided, • the wooden plates (2a, 2b) are mutually connected by means of the rubber (3), characterized in that: • the wood plates (2a, 2b) are placed on a surface at a distance from each other, • a connecting plate is provided, whereby a base of this connecting plate is lubricated with the rubber (3) • this connecting plate with its rubbed base on the wooden plates (2a, 2b) is pressed to connect the wooden plates (2a, 2b) on the connecting plate, • liquid rubber (3) is applied between the wooden plates (2a, 2b), • the connecting plate and the surplus rubber (3) are removed so that the rubber (3) extends substantially between opposite wood plates (2a, 2b). A method according to claim 18, characterized in that the surface on which the wood plates (2a, 2b) are placed is a surface of a mold. A method according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the dimensions of the connecting plate correspond to the dimensions of the surface. Method according to one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that the connecting plate is a veneer plate, wherein to remove this veneer plate after applying the liquid rubber (3) between the wood plates (2a, 2b), this veneer plate is sanded is becoming. Method according to one of claims 18 to 21, characterized in that the connecting plate is vibrated during and / or after the application of the liquid rubber (3) between the wooden plates (2a, 2b). Method according to claim 22, characterized in that during and / or after the application of the liquid rubber (3) between the wood plates (2a, 2b), the connecting plate is placed on a vibrating plate in order to be able to vibrate the connecting plate. The method according to any of claims 18 to 23, characterized in that a finishing layer is applied on top of the rubber (3) and the wood plates (2a, 2b). Method according to one of claims 18 to 24, characterized in that the rubber (3) with which the connecting plate is lubricated and the liquid rubber (3) which is applied between the wooden plates (2a, 2b) are the same type of rubber (3). ) to be. Method according to one of claims 18 to 25, characterized in that the covering element (1) is a covering element (1) according to one or more of claims 1 to 17.