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MASONRY COSMETICs, INC. CASE STUDY BEAUTIFYING AMERICA, ONE BRICK AT A TIME.Completed jobs that have lasted the test of time. Proven Because It Lasts.™PROJECT: UNIVERSITY IN ILLINOIS (2008)_ School/University_ Architect_ Mason/Contractor_ Brick Distributor_ Brick MFG_ Business/Corporation_ Homeowner_ OtherHIRED BY_ Complaint/Problem_ Color Change_ Addition/Makeover_ RestorationCAUSE_ Bronze | 7+yrs_ Gold | 15+yrs_ Silver | 10+yrs_ Platinum | 20+yrssentence servedBACKGROUNDRestoration project on a few corners of this university buildingStained the brick to closely match the surrounding brickACTIONS TAKENDETAIL OF EVENTSThe university knew that the brick wasn’t going to be a perfect match but thought it would be close enough. Once it was up, they decided they wanted a closer match, so we were called in. With a limited budget, they asked for minor changes in a small allotment of timeXXXAuthorizer’s SignatureAuthorizer’s Printed NameAddress: Release permission requiredDonald A. FosterDate2020proven masonry stained

After-2019

Before-2008After-2019

Before | 2008During | 2008Multiple corners on this university did not match the other brick after this restorationEvidenceAfter | 2019Map 001Our proprietary staining process absorbs into the brick, so it will never trap or seal in water

During | 2008After | 2019EvidenceNo fading, blistering, cracking or peeling over 10 years later!Map 002Each brick is individually stained using a custom blend for the best possible match

EvidenceMap 003Before | 2008After | 2019After | 2019We added in more dark brick sporadically for a better looking blend. Note this same dark brick marked in each picture to help understand exactly where this area is

Case Notes

South Bend, INmasonrycosmetics.comcontact usConnect with usDon Foster Masonry Cosmetics, Inc.@MasonryCosmetics @BrickCosmeticsMasonry Cosmetics IncSTILL NOT CONVINCED?_ TESTED _ SUCCESSFUL Our unique and proprietary process has been used in the eld since 1988_ BREATHABLE Laboratory tested to prove our product does not seal or trap moisture_ NATURAL-LOOKING Does not leave a shine or look like paint _ VERSATILE Also works on Mortar, Block, Stone, etc._ ABUNDANT Color choices are unlimited_ NOT A PAINT OR PAINT-LIKE PRODUCT_ ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY No harsh chemicals _ VOC FREE No harsh fumes_ 100% AMERICAN MANUFACTURED_ OFFERING DO-IT-YOURSELF KITS_ CERTIFIED CONTRACTORS THROUGHOUT THE U.S.XXXXXXXXXXXXStill The Best Because It LastsCheck out more than 400 of our case studies at goldstandardstaining.com to see for yourselfPhone: (888) 698-8705Fax: (574) 234-2240