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Have you been searching for your ‘Happily Ever After’? Look no more! This dreamy duvet cover topped with pure white textured floral and leaves trimmed with clear beading IS your happy end to a tiring day. It’s whimsical design is storybook friendly! Classically white but modernly individualistic with it’s unique feminine detail. Inspirations of french, vintage and natural elements come together to create this clean crisp bed set.
Freshly cut flower and leaves adorn the top of the duvet with a soft-to-the-touch but sturdy-through-the-wear chiffon overlay. Tear drop and leaf translucent beads trim the sides and foot. Top off the look with coordinating shams that are sold separately. Trimmed with beautiful high quality feathers to complete your new incredible nest look!
Support USA made products with Cloud Hunter, handmade in California with high end materials and a passion for quality. We’re a fashion minded home decor company who believes your bed should be as well dressed as you! Please view our unique bedding collections at www.cloudhunterco.com or contact us for our custom decor needs- we work with every style.
-Dry cleaning recommended
-Zipper closure
-Twin and queen ready to ship
-King and custom sizes available
-Coordinating shams and decor pillows sold separately
-Made in the USA
MADE WITH LOVE IN C A L I F O R N I A

18" x 48" holds 4 bottles - $1099.00
24" x 48" holds 8 bottles - $1369.00
48" x 48" holds up to 16 bottles - $2,255.00
Custom wine racks available up to 48" x 96"
Translucent and Non-Translucent stones available.
Stones are thin cut DesignerStone Panels.
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Emily Kolaczek
Inspiration for a large timeless walk-out medium tone wood floor home design remodel in Calgary with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace
Inspiration for a large timeless walk-out medium tone wood floor home design remodel in Calgary with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Mid-sized elegant kids' beige tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet and beige walls

Stone slabs with grass gaps extend the porch area into the landscape and facilitate water percolation within paved areas. Photo Credit :Kathryn Gaiennie

Stairs in honed Pietra d'Avola and wall in Raw texture from Salvatori
Pepe Fotografia
Staircase - contemporary staircase idea in Turin
Staircase - contemporary staircase idea in Turin

Ever notice how your iron fence looks worse every spring after Chicago winters? That steady seasonal decline is not inevitable - it is a preparation and coating problem that Windy City Painters solves with systematic metal restoration.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Iron fence painting in Chicago requires more than a fresh coat of paint. Chicago's freeze-thaw cycles, road salt exposure, and high seasonal humidity create conditions that destroy inadequately prepared metal coatings within a year or two. Windy City Painters approaches every iron fence project as a corrosion control job first and a painting job second. The result is a finish that holds up through multiple Chicago winters without peeling, bubbling, or allowing rust to spread beneath the surface.
MAterials AND PRODUCTS
Windy City Painters selects products specifically rated for ferrous metal in high-corrosion environments. For rust conversion, we use Ospho phosphoric acid treatment or Corroseal water-based rust converter, both of which chemically transform active rust into a stable iron phosphate compound. For priming and finish coats, Rust-Oleum DTM and Sherwin-Williams DTM rust-inhibitive direct-to-metal coatings provide excellent adhesion, flexibility, and moisture resistance. These products are formulated to expand and contract with metal through temperature swings without cracking.
THE PROCESS
Step 1 - Mechanical Surface Preparation: Wire wheel grinding and needle gun descaling remove all loose rust, failing paint, and mill scale. This step is non-negotiable. No rust-inhibitive coating performs correctly over contaminated or loosely adhered substrate. Windy City Painters treats this phase as the foundation of the entire project.
Step 2 - Rust Conversion Treatment: Ospho or Corroseal is applied to any remaining rust after mechanical prep. These products do not simply cover rust - they react with iron oxide to create iron phosphate, a chemically stable surface that accepts primer without ongoing corrosion underneath. Contact time and full surface saturation are critical.
Step 3 - Rust-Inhibitive Priming: Rust-Oleum DTM or Sherwin-Williams DTM rust-inhibitive primer is applied by brush to ensure full penetration into ornamental details, crevices, and rail joints where moisture collects. Spray application alone misses critical contact points on older Chicago ironwork.
Step 4 - Finish Coat Application: Two finish coats of Rust-Oleum DTM or Sherwin-Williams DTM topcoat deliver color saturation, UV stability, and a hard film that resists chipping from foot traffic, landscaping equipment, and seasonal debris impact common to Chicago urban properties.
CHICAGO-SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
Chicago iron fences face a combination of stressors that accelerates failure compared to milder climates. Road salt spray migrates well beyond the street surface and deposits chlorides on fence metal throughout winter. Freeze-thaw cycles - sometimes occurring multiple times in a single week - expand and contract metal enough to crack coatings that lack flexibility. Older ornamental iron on greystones, Victorian brownstones, two-flats, and courtyard buildings often has decades of paint buildup that must be addressed before any restoration coating will perform correctly.
WHAT TO EXPECT LONG-TERM
A properly prepared and coated iron fence painted by Windy City Painters typically performs five to seven years before requiring recoating in Chicago conditions. Annual spring inspection for salt residue, minor touch-up of any chips within the first season, and a light rinse to remove winter road chemicals all extend coating life. Structural rust that has compromised rail integrity should be addressed by a welder before painting - Windy City Painters identifies these conditions during initial assessment.
PRO TIPS
Tip 1: Never paint over rust without a conversion treatment first. Paint applied over active rust creates a sealed environment where corrosion accelerates invisibly until the coating fails completely.
Tip 2: Budget for welded repairs on iron fences older than twenty-five years. Ornamental iron on Chicago historic properties often has pitting or section loss that painting alone cannot address structurally.
Tip 3: Time your iron fence painting project for late spring or early fall when temperatures stay consistently above fifty degrees overnight. DTM coatings need adequate cure time before the first freeze to achieve full hardness.
Call Windy City Painters to schedule your iron fence assessment at windypainters.com.
FAQ
Q: What is the cost of iron fence painting in Chicago?
A: Iron fence painting cost in Chicago varies by linear footage, rust severity, and ornamental complexity. Windy City Painters provides free on-site estimates so you receive an accurate number before any commitment is made.
Q: Do you need to remove all old paint before repainting an iron fence?
A: Not always. Windy City Painters assesses existing coating adhesion. Sound paint in good condition can remain. Peeling, bubbling, or paint over active rust must be removed for the new coating to perform correctly.
Q: Can structural rust on an iron fence be repaired without replacing the fence?
A: Depends on severity. Surface and moderate rust responds well to conversion treatment and DTM coatings. If rust has caused section loss or structural weakness, Windy City Painters recommends a welder address those areas before painting.
Q: How long does iron fence painting take?
A: Most residential iron fence projects take one to three days including prep, rust conversion, priming, and two finish coats. Windy City Painters sequences cure time between coats to ensure full adhesion at every stage.
Q: What is the best paint for iron fences in Chicago?
A: Rust-Oleum DTM and Sherwin-Williams DTM rust-inhibitive coatings are among the best options for Chicago iron fences due to their flexibility, moisture resistance, and ability to handle freeze-thaw temperature swings without cracking.
Q: Is it worth painting an old iron fence or should I replace it?
A: Painting is almost always more cost-effective than replacement for structurally sound iron. Windy City Painters assesses every fence honestly and only recommends replacement when restoration would not deliver a durable result.
Q: How do I find a reliable iron fence painting contractor near me in Chicago?
A: Look for contractors who specify rust conversion products by name, explain their mechanical prep process, and provide references from similar Chicago properties. Windy City Painters documents every step and warranties our work.

This Large Modern Abstract measures 40x30 inches with 1.5 inch Gallery Wrapped sides.
Gritty Texture and Moody Streaks with Crackling Blue.
Custom Requests are welcome. Artwork can be replicated in the size and style of your choosing. Please message me with any questions.

Rich smokey hues of slate, ash and oyster give the newest addition to our raised panel collection a patina that is both cosmopolitan and rustic. Kensington Mist brings a classic look with a modern palette.

Small minimalist 3/4 black tile and ceramic tile terrazzo floor, gray floor and single-sink doorless shower photo in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a floating vanity

Random width reclaimed oak flooring. Custom free-handed beveling, distressing, hand scraping, wire brushing. Finished with Rubio pure hand rubbed oil by Green Step Flooring, Inc. Home is located in Falls River neighborhood Raleigh, NC
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