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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: RESIDENCE, LAKE ORION, MI (1999)_ 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 servedBACKGROUNDOff-colored brick throughout the houseLightened and darkened select brick for an overall better matchACTIONS TAKENDETAIL OF EVENTSThis is what we call “selective staining” or “surgical staining”. We chose specific brick to stain for a blend that still looks great todayXXXAuthorizer’s SignatureAuthorizer’s Printed NameAddress: Release permission requiredDonald A. FosterDate2020proven masonry stained

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During-1999After-2019

Before | 1999After | 2019EvidenceMap 001The magnifying glasses show the same area before and after. Notice how dark some brick were, and how light others were?

During | 1999During | 1999After | 2019EvidenceMap 002Even ater 20 years, you would never know the difference between the stained and unstained b ri c kSome bricks needed lightened and others darkened using strategic blending patterns for the best possible match

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