Like plaster it can be painted in a variety of colors to match different decorating schemes, takes a stain well, and is formed from a very finely ground powder. Hydrocal is durable and weather resistant, but it is NOT weather proof. They look beautiful and last well on a porch or other covered area. Pieces that are subjected to constant rain are going to loose detail over time. We plan to add piece of cast stone in the near future, so if you are looking for a piece to submerge under water or to hang in a very wet area, please check back with us.
Care needs to be taken to hang the pieces properly because they are rather heavy.
When you purchase a casting from Against the Wall you are buying a piece of original art and you should treat it with care. Please email us if you have any questions about the material. All of the pieces are cast and stained by hand and will vary in color depending on the weather conditions and other factors present during the casting process. We have tried to represent the colors as accurately as possible, however, due to differences in monitors and computers, the color may be slightly different than what you see on your monitor. If you order more than one piece, we will make every effort to ensure that the piece match in color as much as possible.