Patent ID: 6810632
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: B28B,B44D,B44F,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
An article forming a simulated stone block for application to a wall surface to simulate a stone wall comprising a flexible fabric substrate having a generally rectangular shape and of overall maximum dimensions of about ten inches by sixteen inches and selected from a group consisting of burlap and a woven fabric, said substrate being covered by a layer of a plaster-like composition formed of one of hardenable gypsum wallboard joint compound and topping compound;said layer being applied to said substrate from one side of said substrate in a thickness of about 0.063 inches to 0.25 inches; and said layer forming one of a simulated ceramic and stone block on one side of said article, said layer penetrating spaces between woven threads of said substrate to firmly bond said layer to said substrate while leaving a substantially uncoated surface of said substrate for receiving an adhesive applied thereto.