FAQ's

Patch-over "Patches" - the instant solution!
Patch-over instant hole repair patches are the perfect DIY solution for mending holes up to 2.5 x 4.5 ins (63 x 114 mm) in plastered brick, blockwork or plaster-board (drywall) walls, in hollo-core doors and in ceilings. Repairs take just a few seconds - with no need for messy filler or special tools!

What are Patch-over patches?
Enabling holes in walls and doors to be repaired virtually instantly - and without disruption to surrounding area - Patch-over repair patches are a super thin (about the thickness of a single coat of paint) extremely tough, self-adhesive, plastic patch which is paintable.

Patch-over patches who needs them?
Nearly everyone! Patch-over hole repair patches are the simplest, fastest, neatest and most economical method of DIY hole repair - at home or in the office, public buildings, maintenance contractors, decorators and DIY enthusiasts.

Fast and easy?
Allowing for proper surface preparation, with Patch-over (and a little practice) you can actually patch a 2-inch (50mm) hole, ready to paint, in about 10 seconds! Patch-over patches are easy to master. In fact they're so simple to use that you'll probably never go back to messy old-fashioned ways.

Simply peel off the paper backing,apply over the hole and paint it - no need to wait. The first coat can be allowed to dry naturally (or if you can't wait, fast dried with a hair dryer). The edge of Patch-over can be carefully sanded with a very fine abrasive paper before the second and final coat is applied. The whole operation, from preparation to completion of the first coat of paint can usually be completed within about 10 minutes.

Economical and tough
The use of Patch-over is by far the least expensive method of patching holes between approximately ¾ and 2½ inches (18 to 63 mm) across. A Patch-over patch costs just pennies and requires no expensive tools or equipment. So when time and cost are critical, a professionalrepair can be completed in one short operation. Patches will withstand general wear and tear and gentle impact from, say a door handle,. If a really hard blow damages the Patch-over, another can be quickly and easily applied.

Permanent
Patch-over patches are permanent, not just a makeshift repairs. In non-impact areas, they should last as long as the decorations and will be virtually invisible.

Patch-over "Tape" another instant solution
Patch-over tape is made from the same plastic material as the patches and is ideal for quick, economical and non-messy repairs of cracks in walls, ceilings and is paintable. The adhesive tape is 1.4 ins (37mm) wide and ideal for minor cracks. The tape is supplied in reela of 3.5m (11.5ft) length and is applied as Patch-over patches.

Full directions and application instructions are supplied with Patch-over patches and tape. Wallcoverings can be laid over both tape and patches. See Products for full details of products to use with Patch-over.

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