Patch repair and texturing of wall construction surfaces kit

Abstract

A patch for repairing a hole or a scrape on a perforated or scraped surface has a patching compound of a semi-fluid consistency that is stabilized with a mesh, such that the patching compound and mesh can be applied to a surface in a thin coat and can adhere and dry in a relatively short time. A package encloses the patching compound, and mesh is sized to approximate the package. Although the package can be any shape, one embodiment of the package has a rectangular top and bottom with side and end edges, the edges of one rectangle being connected to the edges of the other rectangle; the package including a packaging material which 1) is malleable permitting the application of pressure to create texture in the patching compound, and 2) retains the moisture of the enclosed patching compound. The package has at least one seal to connect the edges of the package to enclose the patching compound and mesh. Also disclosed are methods for patching and forming textured surfaces.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of prior application Ser. No. 11 / 562,407, filed Nov. 21, 2006, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This invention is in the field of construction, specifically materials and methods for texturing surfaces and repairing holes, punctures, cut-outs, dents, imperfections, cracks, or scrapes on walls composed of plaster, drywall, sheetrock, stucco and a variety of surfaces, such as insulation, metal, and other materials.BACKGROUND[0003]Construction and decorating are increasingly becoming very popular for the amateur do-it-yourselfer. Among the biggest problems of the weekend do-it-yourselfer are the following: 1) making a mess requiring lengthy clean up; 2) failing to purchase all necessary materials and tools for the project, necessitating one or more returns to the store; 3) failing to complete the project in the brief discretionary or leisure time available for t...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]In one embodiment, there is provided a patch for repairing a hole or a scrape on a surface that contains a patching compound of a semi-fluid consistency, such that the compound can be applied to a surface in a thin coat and can adhere, seal and dry in a relatively short time. Also provided is a mesh which helps support the patching compound. A package encloses the patching compound, the package having at least two surfaces and a plurality of edges,

Problems solved by technology

Among the biggest problems of the weekend do-it-yourselfer are the following: 1) making a mess requiring lengthy clean up; 2) failing to purchase all necessary materials and tools for the project, necessitating one or more returns to the store; 3) failing to complete the project in the brief discretionary or leisure time available for the project; and 4) buying excess amounts of products intended for much larger projects.

One of the more difficult challenges for the amateur to conquer is wall repair.

However, the amateur or professional decorator wants to accomplish the job in a single step without the mess, a need which is currently not satisfied.

Reapplying a shaggy paint roller often leads to excessive accumulation of texturing materials and paint, resulting in an undesirable result and unsightly, unacceptable repair.

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