Abstract: A method of applying texture material to an untextured portion of a destination surface. Texture material comprising a base, a carrier, and particulate material is arranged within a tube member defining a container opening. A sponge member defining an applicator surface is secured relative to the tube member. The texture material is forced out of the tube member onto the applicator surface. With the applicator surface of the sponge member substantially parallel to the destination surface, the sponge member is displaced towards and away from the destination surface along a dispensing axis. The texture material on the applicator comes into contact with the untextured portion of the destination surface to transfer texture material from the applicator surface to the destination surface. The texture material is allowed to harden such the hardened texture material substantially matches the existing texture pattern on the destination surface.

Abstract: A dispensing system for patching a destination surface to match an existing texture pattern. The dispensing system comprises a tube member and a sponge member. The tube member defines a container opening and a container chamber, with stucco material being arranged in the container chamber. The stucco material comprises a base, a carrier, and particulate material. The sponge member defines an applicator surface and a sponge opening. The stucco material is forced out of the tube member through the container opening and the sponge opening and onto the applicator surface. The applicator surface of the sponge member is displaced such that the stucco material on the applicator comes into contact with the untextured portion of the destination surface to transfer texture material in flowable form from the applicator surface to the destination surface. The stucco material is allowed to dry.

Abstract: A tensioning device for applying tension to a line extending between first and second objects. The tensioning device comprises a first engaging portion, a support surface, and first and second gripping portions defining a gripping notch. The first engaging portion is adapted to be connected to the first object. The support surface is adapted to support the line. The gripping notch is located adjacent to the support surface. The support surface supports the line to define a first line portion extending in a first direction, a second line portion in contact with the support surface, and a third line portion extending in a second direction. The third line portion is adapted to support the second object. The first line portion is pulled to place the line under tension. The gripping notch is arranged to engage the first line portion to inhibit movement of the line relative to the support surface.