Flooring products and methods of making the same

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APP PUB NO 20060032175A1
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11192552

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A plank is described wherein the plank comprises a core, and optionally, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core includes from about 30 wt % to about 95 wt % at least one polymeric material, by weight of the core, and from about 5 wt % to about 70 wt % of least one natural fiber or flour, by weight of the core, wherein the core includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and opposing sides, wherein said plank is substantially moisture resistant, having a swelling property of from about 0.5% to about 5% by NALFA Thickness Test Section 3.2 LF 01-2003 standard, and wherein said plank includes a bow of from about 0.5% to about 4%. In addition, a method of making the plank is further described.

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MANNINGTON MILLS INC75 MANNINGTON MILLS ROAD P O BOX 30 ROUTE 45 SALEM NJ 08079-0030

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Chen, Hao A Chaddsford, PA 59 5463
Judd, Richard Newark, DE 20 2894

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