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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, CHELSEA, MI (1997)_ 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 servedBACKGROUNDThere were dark and blotchy areas throughout the exterior of the house due to coating that was missing on the brickWe lightened the dark areas for a better blendACTIONS TAKENDETAIL OF EVENTSWhile the Oversized Handmade brick used to be a popular brick made, it is only manufactured by a few companies today.XXXAuthorizer’s SignatureAuthorizer’s Printed NameAddress: Release permission requiredDonald A. FosterDate2020proven masonry stained

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Before | 1997After | 1997EvidenceMap 001After | 201922 years later and the stain has weathered naturally like the original brickThe home had noticeable dark blotchy areas that we were asked to fix

Before | 1997EvidenceAfter | 2019Map 002Many of the brick were missing a white coating that's fired on when manufactured - which caused the dark coloringAfter 22 years, you still can't tell the difference!

Before | 1997After | 2019EvidenceMap 003We color corrected the dark brick throughout the home by lightening them to match within the color range

Before | 1997EvidenceAfter | 2019Map 004This breathable, translucent stain has truly stood the test of timeNote this dark patch on the side of the house and how well we were able to blend it below