JP2000220098A - Wallpaper - Google Patents

Wallpaper

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JP2000220098A
JP2000220098A JP11020959A JP2095999A JP2000220098A JP 2000220098 A JP2000220098 A JP 2000220098A JP 11020959 A JP11020959 A JP 11020959A JP 2095999 A JP2095999 A JP 2095999A JP 2000220098 A JP2000220098 A JP 2000220098A
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Yoshinori Okuuchi
佳典 奥内
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Takashima and Co Ltd
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain wallpaper capable of being readily applied, having good feeling and excellent durability, and capable of being designed so as to be diversified by using a desired material as a surface material. SOLUTION: This wallpaper is obtained by arranging a backing paper 3 on the back surface of a front surface layer 2, and integrally forming a synthetic resin layer 4 obtained by carrying out extrusion molding on the surface layer side 2 of the backing paper 3.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、壁面に貼着される
壁紙に関し、さらに詳しくは、施工が容易であるととも
に、良好な風合いと優れた耐久性を備え、しかも表面材
料に所望の材料を用いて多様化を図ることができる壁紙
に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wallpaper stuck on a wall, and more particularly, to a wallpaper which is easy to apply, has good texture and excellent durability, and is made of a desired material as a surface material. The present invention relates to wallpapers that can be used for diversification.

【0002】[0002]

【発明の背景】一般に建物の内装材に用いられる壁紙
は、例えば施工壁面に合わせて予め所定寸法に裁断した
のち裏面に接着剤を塗布してこの塗布面を内方に折り畳
んでおき、これを施工現場に搬入して壁面へ順次貼り付
けることにより施工される。これらの壁紙としては、表
面の化粧層を塩ビ樹脂で構成したものが多く用いられて
いるが、この塩ビ樹脂を有する壁紙は廃棄する場合に焼
却すると有害ガスを発生する虞れがあり、近年では塩ビ
樹脂を用いない壁紙が望まれている。
Background of the Invention Generally, wallpaper used for interior materials of a building is cut into a predetermined size in advance according to, for example, a construction wall, and then an adhesive is applied to a back surface, and the coated surface is folded inward. It is carried out by bringing it into the construction site and pasting it on the wall in order. As these wallpapers, those in which the decorative layer on the surface is made of a PVC resin are often used.However, wallpaper containing this PVC resin may generate harmful gas when incinerated when discarded. A wallpaper that does not use a PVC resin is desired.

【0003】[0003]

【従来技術】従来の非塩ビ系壁紙としては、裏打層と表
面層をともに紙材料で構成し、これらの各紙層を接着剤
で互いに接着した紙壁紙や、例えば実開平7−1000
0に示されるように、化粧紙の表面にエチレン−ビニル
アルコールコポリマーフィルムを接着剤で貼着し、この
化粧紙の裏面に裏打紙を接着剤で接着したもの等があ
る。
2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional non-PVC-based wallpaper, a backing layer and a surface layer are both made of a paper material, and these paper layers are adhered to each other with an adhesive.
As shown in FIG. 0, there is a decorative paper in which an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer film is adhered to the surface of an decorative paper with an adhesive, and a backing paper is adhered to the back of the decorative paper with an adhesive.

【0004】[0004]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記従来の非塩ビ系壁
紙には次のような問題点があった。 全体を紙層で形成した紙壁紙は通気性が高いため、
裏面に塗布した接着剤の水分がこの壁紙を通過して、例
えば60分以内などの早期に乾燥するので、接着剤を塗
布した状態で長時間放置することができず、施工能率が
上がらない。 また、上記紙壁紙にあっては裏面に塗布する接着剤
の水分で壁紙全体が伸びたり乾燥により縮んだりするの
で、壁面に応じた寸法に予め裁断して施工することが容
易でない。 さらに、接着剤の水分が壁紙内に浸透するので、壁
紙表面に形成したエンボス等の凹凸模様がこの接着剤の
水分で加工前の状態に戻ろうとし、不明瞭となる虞れが
あるうえ、下地から浸み出す接着剤等の水分で壁紙表面
にシミを生ずる虞れもある。
The conventional non-PVC-based wallpaper has the following problems. Because the paper wallpaper, which is entirely formed of a paper layer, has high air permeability,
Since the moisture of the adhesive applied to the back surface passes through the wallpaper and dries early, for example, within 60 minutes, the adhesive cannot be left for a long time in a state where the adhesive is applied. Further, in the case of the paper wallpaper, since the entire wallpaper is stretched or shrunk by drying due to the moisture of the adhesive applied to the back surface, it is not easy to cut the paper wallpaper in advance according to the size corresponding to the wall surface. Furthermore, since the water content of the adhesive permeates into the wallpaper, the embossed pattern formed on the wallpaper surface tends to return to the state before processing with the water content of the adhesive, and may become unclear. Moisture such as an adhesive that oozes from the base may cause stains on the wallpaper surface.

【0005】 裏打紙に接着剤で紙層や樹脂層を接着
してあるので、乾燥した接着剤により壁紙全体がごわご
わしてしなやかさがなくなる虞れがある。 表面に非塩ビ系樹脂層を形成した場合には、上記接
着剤の乾燥を防止できるが、壁紙表面が樹脂層に覆われ
たものとなって、紙層や不織布層などを表面に形成する
ことができず、壁紙表面を多様化することができない。 各層は接着剤で互いに接着してあるので、各層間の
接着強度を大きく高めることができず、特に樹脂フィル
ム層と紙層の間など、層間で剥離を生じる場合がある。
[0005] Since the paper layer and the resin layer are bonded to the backing paper with an adhesive, there is a possibility that the entirety of the wallpaper is stiffened by the dried adhesive and the suppleness is lost. When a non-PVC-based resin layer is formed on the surface, the adhesive can be prevented from drying, but the wallpaper surface is covered with the resin layer, and a paper layer or a nonwoven fabric layer is formed on the surface. And the wallpaper surface cannot be diversified. Since the respective layers are adhered to each other with an adhesive, the adhesive strength between the respective layers cannot be greatly increased, and peeling may occur between the layers, particularly between the resin film layer and the paper layer.

【0006】本発明は上記問題点を解消し、施工が容易
であるとともに、良好な風合いと優れた耐久性を備え、
しかも表面材料に所望の材料を用いて多様化を図ること
ができる壁紙を提供することを技術的課題とする。
The present invention solves the above problems, is easy to construct, has good texture and excellent durability,
In addition, it is a technical object to provide wallpaper that can be diversified by using a desired material as a surface material.

【0007】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は上記課題を解決
するために、例えば、本発明の実施の形態を示す図1及
び図2に基づいて説明すると、壁紙を次のように構成し
たものである。すなわち本発明は、表面層(2)とその裏
面側に配置した裏打紙(3)とを備える壁紙であって、上
記裏打紙(3)の表面層(2)側に押出成形したポリオレフ
ィン系樹脂からなる合成樹脂層(4)を一体成形したこと
を特徴とする。
Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 showing an embodiment of the present invention. It is. That is, the present invention provides a wallpaper comprising a surface layer (2) and a backing paper (3) disposed on the back side thereof, wherein the polyolefin resin extruded on the surface layer (2) side of the backing paper (3). Characterized in that a synthetic resin layer (4) composed of

【0008】上記表面層は、紙や不織布などの繊維材料
で構成したものであってもよく、また、エチレン−ビニ
ルアルコールコポリマーなどの非塩ビ系樹脂材料で構成
したものであってもよい。
The surface layer may be formed of a fiber material such as paper or nonwoven fabric, or may be formed of a non-vinyl chloride resin material such as ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer.

【0009】上記合成樹脂層は、比較的柔軟で安価な低
密度ポリエチレン樹脂が好ましいが、高密度ポリエチレ
ン樹脂やポリプロピレン樹脂など他のポリオレフィン系
樹脂で構成してもよい。なお、このポリオレフィン系樹
脂からなる合成樹脂層は、壁紙に要求される難燃性等の
観点から厚みを15μm以下に設定するのが好ましい。
The synthetic resin layer is preferably made of a relatively flexible and inexpensive low-density polyethylene resin, but may be made of another polyolefin resin such as a high-density polyethylene resin or a polypropylene resin. The thickness of the synthetic resin layer made of the polyolefin resin is preferably set to 15 μm or less from the viewpoint of flame retardancy required for wallpaper.

【0010】[0010]

【作用】裏打紙には、表面層側にポリオレフィン系樹脂
からなる合成樹脂層が一体形成してあるので、裏打紙に
塗布した接着剤の水分はこの合成樹脂層に遮断されて表
面層側へ浸透することがなく、表面層が紙層や不織布な
どの繊維材料であってもこれらの水分が表面層側から蒸
発することがないうえ、表面層がこの水分を吸って伸び
る虞れがない。
The backing paper has a synthetic resin layer made of a polyolefin resin integrally formed on the surface layer side, so that the moisture of the adhesive applied to the backing paper is blocked by the synthetic resin layer, and the backing paper moves to the surface layer side. There is no permeation, and even if the surface layer is a fibrous material such as a paper layer or a non-woven fabric, such moisture does not evaporate from the surface layer side, and there is no fear that the surface layer absorbs this moisture and extends.

【0011】上記合成樹脂層は押出成形された溶融状態
で裏打紙や表面層と一体にされるので、裏打紙等との密
着力が大きいうえ、例えば15μm以下等の均一な薄膜
に形成されるので壁紙全体がごわつくことがなく、しな
やかな風合いが良好に保持される。
The synthetic resin layer is integrated with the backing paper or surface layer in an extruded molten state, so that it has a large adhesion to the backing paper and the like, and is formed into a uniform thin film of, for example, 15 μm or less. Therefore, the entire wallpaper is not stiff and a supple texture is well maintained.

【0012】[0012]

【実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施の形態を図面に基づ
き説明する。図1は本発明の第1実施形態を示す壁紙の
一部破断斜視図である。
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of wallpaper showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

【0013】図1に示すように、この壁紙(1)は、紙材
料からなる表面層(2)とその裏面側に配置した裏打紙
(3)とを備えており、この裏打紙(3)と表面層(2)との
間に低密度ポリエチレン樹脂からなる合成樹脂層(4)を
一体成形してある。即ち、低密度ポリエチレン樹脂から
なる合成樹脂をシート状に押出成形し、この溶融状態の
合成樹脂層(4)の両面にそれぞれ上記裏打紙(3)と表面
層(2)とを密着させて一体に形成してある。従って、上
記合成樹脂層(4)は均一な厚みの薄膜でありながら、裏
打紙(3)と表面層(2)の両者に確りと一体化されてい
る。
As shown in FIG. 1, this wallpaper (1) is composed of a surface layer (2) made of paper material and a backing paper disposed on the back side thereof.
(3), and a synthetic resin layer (4) made of a low-density polyethylene resin is integrally formed between the backing paper (3) and the surface layer (2). That is, a synthetic resin made of a low-density polyethylene resin is extruded into a sheet shape, and the backing paper (3) and the surface layer (2) are brought into close contact with both surfaces of the synthetic resin layer (4) in a molten state, respectively, and are integrally formed. It is formed in. Therefore, although the synthetic resin layer (4) is a thin film having a uniform thickness, it is firmly integrated with both the backing paper (3) and the surface layer (2).

【0014】上記壁紙(1)は施工壁面に応じて所定寸法
に裁断され、裏面側に水性のり等の接着剤を塗布してこ
の塗布面を内方に折り畳まれ、いわゆる付けだめされ
る。所定数量付けだめされた壁紙(1)は施工現場へ搬入
されたのち、塗布面を広げて所定の壁面へ順次貼着され
る。このとき、壁紙が接着剤の水分で伸縮せず裁断時の
寸法を良好に維持していることから、壁面への貼着作業
など施工が容易であり、また良好に仕上げることができ
る。
The wallpaper (1) is cut into a predetermined size in accordance with the wall surface to be applied, and an adhesive such as a water-based paste is applied to the back side, and the applied surface is folded inward, so-called accumulating. The wallpaper (1) with the predetermined quantity is carried to the construction site, and then spread on the application surface and is sequentially adhered to the predetermined wall surface. At this time, since the wallpaper does not expand and contract due to the moisture of the adhesive and maintains a good size at the time of cutting, it is easy to perform work such as sticking to a wall surface, and it is possible to finish well.

【0015】上記第1実施形態では表面層を紙材料で構
成したが、この紙材料に代えて、例えばエチレン−ビニ
ルアルコールコポリマーなどの非塩ビ系樹脂フィルムを
用いてもよい。また、上記表面層や裏打紙は、それぞれ
が複数層から構成したものであってもよい。
Although the surface layer is made of a paper material in the first embodiment, a non-vinyl chloride resin film such as an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer may be used instead of the paper material. Further, the surface layer and the backing paper may each be composed of a plurality of layers.

【0016】図2は本発明の第2実施形態を示し、表面
層を樹脂層と紙層の2層で構成した壁紙の断面図であ
る。すなわち、この第2実施形態では表面層(2)を、エ
チレン−ビニルアルコールコポリマーからなる樹脂層
(5)と紙層(6)との2層を互いに接着して構成してあ
る。上記樹脂層(5)は、予め紙層(6)と接着して表面層
(2)を形成したのち、合成樹脂層(4)を介して裏打紙
(3)と一体にしてもよく、また、合成樹脂層(4)を介し
て紙層(6)を裏打紙(3)と一体にしたのち、接着剤によ
り樹脂層(5)を接着してもよい。
FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view of a wallpaper having a surface layer composed of a resin layer and a paper layer. That is, in the second embodiment, the surface layer (2) is formed of a resin layer made of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer.
The two layers (5) and (6) are bonded to each other. The resin layer (5) is bonded to the paper layer (6) in advance to form a surface layer.
After forming (2), backing paper through synthetic resin layer (4)
The paper layer (6) may be integrated with the backing paper (3) via the synthetic resin layer (4), and then the resin layer (5) may be bonded with an adhesive. Is also good.

【0017】上記実施形態では表面層に紙材料や樹脂材
料で構成した場合について説明したが、本発明の壁紙は
表面層に不織布など他の材料を用いることができる。ま
た、上記合成樹脂層には他のポリオレフィン系樹脂を用
いてもよいことはいうまでもない。
In the above embodiment, the case where the surface layer is made of a paper material or a resin material has been described. However, the wallpaper of the present invention can use another material such as a nonwoven fabric for the surface layer. Needless to say, another polyolefin resin may be used for the synthetic resin layer.

【0018】[0018]

【発明の効果】本発明は上記のように構成され作用する
ことから、次の効果を奏する。
Since the present invention is constructed and operates as described above, it has the following effects.

【0019】(イ)壁紙の裏面に塗布した接着剤の水分
が、合成樹脂層により遮断されて表面層側へ浸透するこ
とがなく、この水分が表面層側から蒸発することがな
い。この結果、塗布面を内方に折り畳むだけで長時間放
置しても接着剤が乾燥することがなく、塗布後の貼着可
能時間を大幅に延ばすことができる。しかも、合成樹脂
層は水分を吸って伸びることがなく、接着剤を塗布して
も予め裁断された寸法を良好に維持することができるの
で、壁面への貼着時に寸法等を調整する必要がなく、壁
面への施工を容易に且つ効率よく行なうことができる。
(A) The moisture of the adhesive applied to the back of the wallpaper is blocked by the synthetic resin layer and does not permeate into the surface layer, and the moisture does not evaporate from the surface layer. As a result, the adhesive is not dried even if left for a long time just by folding the application surface inward, and the time that can be applied after application can be greatly extended. In addition, since the synthetic resin layer does not stretch by absorbing moisture and can maintain the pre-cut dimensions well even when an adhesive is applied, it is necessary to adjust the dimensions and the like when sticking to the wall surface. In addition, construction on a wall surface can be performed easily and efficiently.

【0020】(ロ)表面層が繊維材料であっても接着剤
の水分が浸透することがなく、この表面層に形成したエ
ンボス等の模様が接着剤の水分で元に戻る虞れがないの
で、表面の模様を良好に維持することができ、また下地
から浸み出した水分等で表面にシミを生じる虞れがな
い。
(B) Even if the surface layer is made of a fibrous material, the moisture of the adhesive does not penetrate, and there is no danger that the embossed pattern or the like formed on the surface layer will be restored by the moisture of the adhesive. In addition, it is possible to maintain a good pattern on the surface, and there is no possibility that the surface may be stained by moisture or the like oozing out from the base.

【0021】(ハ)裏打紙と表面層とが均一な薄膜に形
成された合成樹脂層を介して強力に接着されているの
で、層間剥離を生じる虞れがなく優れた耐久力を備える
うえ、壁紙全体がごわつくことがなく、しなやかで良好
な風合いを備えた壁紙にすることができる。
(C) Since the backing paper and the surface layer are strongly adhered to each other via the synthetic resin layer formed in a uniform thin film, there is no possibility of delamination and excellent durability. The wallpaper can be made flexible and have a good texture without the entire wallpaper being stiff.

【0022】(ニ)表面層に非塩ビ系樹脂材料だけでな
く、紙や不織布などの繊維材料を用いることができるの
で、壁紙表面の多様化を図ることができる。
(D) Since not only a non-vinyl chloride resin material but also a fibrous material such as paper or nonwoven fabric can be used for the surface layer, the surface of the wallpaper can be diversified.

【0023】(ホ)合成樹脂層の厚みを15μm以下に
設定した場合には、壁紙に用いるポリオレフィン系樹脂
量を少なくできるので、壁紙のしなやかさを良好に発揮
できるうえ、壁紙に要求される難燃性を満足させること
ができる。
(E) When the thickness of the synthetic resin layer is set to 15 μm or less, the amount of the polyolefin resin used for the wallpaper can be reduced, so that the flexibility of the wallpaper can be favorably exhibited and the difficulty required for the wallpaper is obtained. Flammability can be satisfied.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】本発明の第1実施形態を示す、壁紙の一部破断
斜視図である。
FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a wallpaper showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】本発明の第2実施形態を示す、壁紙の断面図で
ある。
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a wallpaper showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1…壁紙、 2…表面層、 3…裏打紙、 4…合成樹脂層。 1 ... wallpaper, 2 ... surface layer, 3 ... backing paper, 4 ... synthetic resin layer.

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Claims (4)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 表面層(2)とその裏面側に配置した裏打
紙(3)とを備える壁紙であって、 上記裏打紙(3)の表面層(2)側に押出成形したポリオレ
フィン系樹脂からなる合成樹脂層(4)を一体成形したこ
とを特徴とする、壁紙。
1. A wallpaper comprising a surface layer (2) and a backing paper (3) disposed on the back side thereof, wherein the polyolefin resin is extrusion-molded on the surface layer (2) side of the backing paper (3). A wallpaper characterized by being integrally formed with a synthetic resin layer (4) consisting of:
【請求項2】 上記表面層(2)を非塩ビ系材料で構成し
た、請求項1に記載の壁紙。
2. The wallpaper according to claim 1, wherein said surface layer (2) is made of a non-PVC-based material.
【請求項3】 上記表面層(2)の少なくとも一部を繊維
材料で構成した、請求項2に記載の壁紙。
3. The wallpaper according to claim 2, wherein at least a part of the surface layer (2) is made of a fiber material.
【請求項4】 上記合成樹脂層(4)の厚みを15μm以
下に設定した、請求項1から請求項3のいずれか1項に
記載の壁紙。
4. The wallpaper according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of the synthetic resin layer (4) is set to 15 μm or less.
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