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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: BUILDING, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (1995)_ School/University_ Architect_ Mason/Contractor_ Brick Distributor_ Brick MFG_ Business/Corporation_ Homeowner_ OtherHIRED BY_ Complaint/Problem_ Color Change_ Addition/Makeover_ OtherCAUSE_ Bronze | 7+yrs_ Gold | 15+yrs_ Silver | 10+yrs_ Platinum | 20+yrssentence servedBACKGROUNDBrick were too light and had too much of a rangeDarkened the light brick for a better blendACTIONS TAKENDETAIL OF EVENTSThis was some of the hardest clay brick ever made, meaning it also had low absorbency. This isn’t ideal for staining but we made it work and it’s held up beautifullyXXXAuthorizer’s SignatureAuthorizer’s Printed NameAddress: Release permission requiredDonald A. FosterDate2020proven masonry stained
After-2019
Before-1995After-2019
Before-1995After-2019
During | 1995After | 2019EvidenceMap 001Our proven masonry stain absorbs into the brick and bonds to the pore structure of the brickThe clay brick on this project were hard and had very low absorbency, making it difficult to make a major color change that will last. Nonetheless, we made it work and it's stood the test of time!
EvidenceDuring | 1995After | 2019Map 002The architect brought a sample over that he asked us to match. Once the test panel was approved, we completed the transformation#1 Sample we were to m atch#2 Test area with the stained brick#3 Unstained brickMarker Guide
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
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