Patch Repair and Texturing of Wall Construction Surfaces Kit

Abstract

A patch for repairing a hole or a scrape on a surface has 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 and dry in a relatively short time. A package encloses the patching compound, the package having basically 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 side and end edges of the package to enclose the patching compound. Also disclosed are methods for patching and forming textured surfaces.

1 . A patch for repairing a hole or a scrape on a surface, comprises
 a. 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 and dry in a relatively short time;   b. a package to enclose the patching compound, said package having basically 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 comprising a packaging material which i. is malleable permitting the application of pressure to create texture in the patching compound, and ii. retains the moisture of the enclosed patching compound; and   c. at least one seal to connect the side and end edges of the package to enclose the patching compound.   
   
   
       2 . The patch of  claim 1 , wherein the patching compound is water based. 
   
   
       3 . The patch of  claim 1 , wherein the patching compound is based on a known joint or filling compound. 
   
   
       4 . The patch of  claim 1 , wherein the patching compound is formulated to dry in less than two hours. 
   
   
       5 . The patch of  claim 1 , wherein the seal is formed by heat or glue. 
   
   
       6 . A kit for patching a hole or a scrape on a surface, the kit comprising the patch of  claim 1  and directions for mounting the patch on a surface. 
   
   
       7 . The kit of  claim 6 , wherein the kit further comprises a spreading tool. 
   
   
       8 . The kit of  claim 6 , wherein the kit further comprises a box to contain the patch and optionally the spreading tool. 
   
   
       9 . A method for patching a surface, the method comprising the steps of
 a. obtaining the patch kit of  claim 6 ;   b. removing seals from three of the edges of the patch packaging;   c. pulling two opposite unsealed edges of the package to spread out the patch compound;   d. applying the patching compound to the surface;   e. applying a sideways motion to the patch package to affix the patch to the surface; and   f. peeling the patch package away from the patching compound.   
   
   
       10 . A method of texturing a surface, the method comprising the steps of
 a. obtaining the patch kit of  claim 6 ;   b. removing seals from the edges of the patch packaging;   c. opening two opposite unsealed edges of the package to spread out the patching compound;   d. applying the patching compound to the surface;   e. applying a sideways motion to the patch package to affix the patch to the surface; and   f. peeling the patch package away from the patching compound.   
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein step d further includes pressing the patching compound with different force in different areas to design the texture. 
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the seals are removed with a sharp tool. 
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 10 , comprising a further step of
 g. adjusting the texture of the applied patching compound with a spreading tool.