Method of affixing a design to a surface

Abstract

Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and / or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, by a sealant composition such as, for example, a solvent. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 11 / 447,817, filed on Jun. 6, 2006, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 687,953, filed Jun. 7, 2005, both of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.REFERENCE REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicableSEQUENTIAL LISTING[0003]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]Enhancement of surfaces that may be permanently or temporarily re-designed, decorated, and / or re-colored is disclosed herein.[0006]2. Description of the Background of the Invention[0007]Improving the aesthetics in homes has long been practiced by many consumers. There is a plethora of home products and techniques for cleaning surface areas of soft surfaces such as carpets, rugs, draperies, curtains, upholstery, and the like. However, for more sullied and / or worn surfaces, subtractive ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method of attaching a colorant to a surface includes applying to a surface an amount of a composition comprising a liquid carrier, an emulsifier, and substantially homogenous particles comprising a colorant, a catalyst, and a resin, the resin comprising at least one of an acrylic, an acrylic latex, a polyester, a urethane, or an epoxy, an...

Problems solved by technology

However, for more sullied and / or worn surfaces, subtractive processes (for example, a process that chemically or physically removes something from the carpet, such as cleaning or shaving) cannot truly restore the surface to its original state; this is often very frustrating for consumers.

However, these products and techniques have not been applied to soft surfaces such as carpets, rugs, draperies, curtains, upholstery, and the like.

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