Patent ID: 7799381
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: B05B,B65H,C09J,E04F

Abstract:
1. A method for caulking or grouting a corner between two surfaces, the method comprising: a. Providing a roll of tape comprising two elongated strips of double-sided adhesive tape, an outer strip ( b. Peeling back a segment of the dividing strip from the end of the outer adhesive strip, c. Placing the roll of tape flush against a first of the surfaces forming the corner, and pressing the roll against a second of the surfaces forming the corner such that the now-exposed adhesive surface of the outer adhesive strip adheres to the second surface, and wherein the folded edge of backing strip d. Moving the roll longitudinally along the corner while maintaining the roll in flush contact with the first surface and applying pressure against the second surface, progressively unrolling tape from the roll and unpeeling the dividing strip, such that the outer adhesive strip is affixed to the second surface along the entire length of the corner, e. Cutting the tape from the roll, f. Unfolding the backing strip and pressing the inner adhesive strip against the first surface along the entire length of the corner, g. Removing the backing strip, revealing a parallel channel in the corner between the inner and outer adhesive strips, h. Applying caulk or grout in the channel between the adhesive strips along the length of the corner, and i. Removing the adhesive strips from the wall.