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(brush application) in Resene Sante Fe (top),Resene Sandtex works a treat. Inherently durable, it has a fine textureoptions include cavity cladding systems as well as reinforced and insulatedIndoors,popularRockcotechoicesincludenaturalclay,limeand Resene Sugar Loaf (bottom) and Resene Clay Creek (right), ball ornament in Resene FX Faux(150 microns) and, like the coarser range of Resene Resitex texturedmasonrysystemsthatcanbeappliedoverneworexistingconcretepolished finish options for creating anything from authentic old world looks Rust Effect, vase in Resene Alpaca and twig infinishes, can also be used to disguise minor surface imperfections. Reseneto contemporary appeal while moderating temperature swings so that Resene Colorwood Whitewash. Styling by LauraSandtex can be applied by roller, spray or brush, but for a tactile brushedwall surfaces remain cool in summer and warm in winter. 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