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.

1 . A patch for repairing a hole or a scrape on a perforated or scraped 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 mesh whose dimensions approximate the dimensions of a package;   c. the package enclosing the patching compound and the mesh, said package having two malleable surfaces and a plurality of edges; 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   d. at least one seal to connect the edges of the package to enclose the patching compound and mesh.   
   
   
       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 mesh extends almost to the seal on the sides. 
   
   
       5 . The patch of  claim 1 , wherein the mesh extends into the seal on the sides. 
   
   
       6 . The patch of  claim 1 , wherein the package comprises basically a rectangular top and bottom with side and end edges, the edges of one rectangle being connected to the edges of the other rectangle. 
   
   
       7 . The patch of  claim 1 , wherein the mesh comprises regular, irregular or no visible spaces between a plurality of threads. 
   
   
       8 . The patch of  claim 1 , wherein the seal is formed by heat or glue. 
   
   
       9 . 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. 
   
   
       10 . The kit of  claim 6 , wherein the kit further comprises a spreading tool. 
   
   
       11 . The kit of  claim 6 , wherein the kit further comprises a box to contain the patch and optionally the spreading tool. 
   
   
       12 . A method for patching a perforated or scratched surface, the method comprising the steps of
 a. obtaining the patch kit of  claim 9 :   b. removing at least one seal from at least one edge of the patch packaging;   c. pulling two 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 patching compound to the surface; and   f. peeling the patch package away from the patching compound, thereby covering the perforated or scratched surface with a patch.   
   
   
       13 . 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.   
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein step d further includes pressing the patching compound with different force in different areas to design the texture. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the seals are removed with a sharp tool. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 13 , comprising a further step of
 g. adjusting the texture of the applied patching compound with a spreading tool.