Decorative pattern application kit

Abstract

A decorative pattern application kit includes polymer plastic panels with an adhesive adapted to adhere the panels to a smooth surface. A smoothing tool is provided which is adapted to help free the panels of any underlying air pockets or wrinkles and ensure the adhesive adheres to the surface. Instructions are provide to guide the homeowner in the use of the kit.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:  
     
         1 . A decorative pattern application kit, comprising: 
 polymer plastic panels bearing decorative designs;    an adhesive adapted to adhere the panels to a smooth surface;    a smoothing tool adapted to free the panels of underlying air pockets or wrinkles; and    instructions.    
     
     
         2 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 1 , wherein there is also provided a container containing a liquid surface preparation adapted to prepare the surface prior to adhering the panels and an absorbent surface preparation applicator.  
     
     
         3 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 1 , wherein each of the panels have a first end and a second end, a first interlock profile being positioned at the first end, a second interlock profile being positioned at the second end, the first interlock profile and the second interlock profile being adapted to interlock, such that the first interlock profile of one panel interlocks with the second interlock profile of an adjacent panel in end to end relation to ensure proper axial alignment.  
     
     
         4 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the panels have transparent bodies, such that the surface is visible through the transparent bodies.  
     
     
         5 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the panels are resistant to ultra violet light.  
     
     
         6 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is pre-coated onto the panels and covered by a peel off backing.  
     
     
         7 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive has an initial setting time of at least 20 minutes, the panels being capable of being repositioned during the setting time.  
     
     
         8 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive bond is weakened when exposed to heat, thereby allowing the panels to be removed.  
     
     
         9 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 2 , the liquid surface preparation being a citrus based cleaner.  
     
     
         10 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 8 , further including a nozzle adapted to be attached to a hair dryer to facilitate the adhesive on the panels being heated by hot air.  
     
     
         11 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 2 , wherein the absorbent preparation applicator is a sponge.  
     
     
         12 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 11 , wherein the sponge has an internal cavity adapted to receive the liquid surface preparation, the internal cavity having an access opening closable by a closure.  
     
     
         13 . A decorative pattern application kit, comprising: 
 polymer panels, each of the panels having a first end and a second end, a first interlock profile being positioned at the first end, a second interlock profile being positioned at the second end, the first interlock profile and the second interlock profile being adapted to interlock, such that the first interlock profile of one panel interlocks with the second interlock profile of an adjacent panel in end to end relation to ensure proper axial alignment, the panels having transparent bodies which carry decorative designs, such that an underlying surface is visible through the transparent bodies, the panels being resistant to ultra violet light;    an adhesive adapted to adhere the panels to a smooth surface, the adhesive being an adhesive coating on the panels covered by a peel off backing, the adhesive releasing when exposed to hot air from a hair dryer, thereby allowing the panels to be removed;    a container containing a citrus based liquid surface preparation adapted to prepare the surface prior to adhering the panels;    an absorbent surface preparation applicator, the applicator being a sponge;    a smoothing tool adapted to free the panels of any underlying air pockets or wrinkles; and    instructions.    
     
     
         14 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 13 , further including a nozzle adapted to be attached to a hair dryer.  
     
     
         15 . The decorative pattern application kit as defined in  claim 13 , wherein the sponge has an internal cavity adapted to receive liquid surface preparation, the internal cavity having an access opening closable by a closure.