Latex-based formulations for coating and sculpting applications
AssigneeFlex-a-Rock Holdings, LLC
InventorJohn Votel
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Abstract
Latex-based formulations for coating and sculpting applications may provide blending a wet mixture with a dry mixture or blending a wet composition with a dry powder. The formulation may then be applied to a surface. In some embodiments, after the formulation is applied to a surface, the formulation may be set to the surface by covering the formulation applied to the surface with a material and/or the formulation may be self-setting on the surface. The formulation may fill gaps in the surface, thereby reducing cracks and shrinkage of the surface. The formulation may be applied to surfaces in a plurality of applications that may include, but are not limited to, sculpting, molding, and cosmetic repairs.
Claims6
A method of forming and applying a latex-based formulation to a surface, wherein the latex-based formulation comprises a wet mixture and a dry mixture, the method comprising:
- mechanically mixing the wet mixture and the dry mixture to form the latex-based formulation having a lighter weight compared to cement or concrete and a density less than a density of cement, wherein the wet mixture includes a latex emulsion and a plasticizer, and the dry mixture includes at least one absorbent powder, clay, sphagnum moss, ground corn cob, and no cement;
- applying at least one layer of the latex-based formulation to the surface to provide a moldable and castable surface;
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- setting the latex-based formulation on the surface, wherein the surface is covered with a material for a first period of time.
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