Robert M Kitchens

US Patent:

8304022, Nov 6, 2012

Filed:

Mar 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/074627

Inventors:

Robert Westbrook Kitchens - Grayson GA, US

International Classification:

B05D 1/02
B05D 1/36
B05D 5/00
B05D 5/06
C09K 3/00

US Classification:

427267, 427262, 25218211

Abstract:

The invention provides a polyacrylic-based aerosol top coat composition for rapid and economical application of decorative faux finishes on architectural surfaces. The composition dries rapidly, permits further texturing before it dries if desired, is esthetically superior to faux finish top coats made by methods in the prior art, and when dry provides a top coat that is mechanically tough. The invention is particularly useful for providing wood grain faux finishes, and for creating three-dimensional wood-like effects on a two-dimensional non-wood surface. The invention further provides a method wherein a base coat is applied directly to a surfactant-free surface of any of several architectural materials such as bare vinyl, after which the top coat composition is sprayed on reiteratively as needed. Other coatings such as primer coats and protective overcoatings are optional.