Distressed Sheet Metal

We apply rustic aged patina finishes to many metals including copper brass zinc bronze pewter and corten steel.

Distressed sheet metal.

To add vintage appeal to various types of metalwork you can distress it using fine abrasives like sandpaper and steel wool. Distressed metal metal sheets limited has a department specialising in patina distressing of sheet metal products. Spray the metal with a 10 percent saltwater solution every day and leave it to the elements to speed the rusting process. Add dents in flat metal by placing a block of wood beneath the metal and resting a few nuts and bolts on the top hammering the hardware to create dents.

Depending on the desired effect a patina can also be applied to the surface of the metal. The most common distressed sheet metal material is metal. This creates that nice antique metal look. Dab distress stain all over the metal s surface and dry it with a heat gun to create a blotchy rusted look.

If you just want to paint metal a totally new color without any distressing or chippyness to it spray paint will work too. Get a tiny glimpse below of the type of processes we employ here at distressed metals. Don t sand your metal it s not necessary and you might end up. The paint and primer sanded nicely on the raised areas and made quick work of the distressing.

If you want a similar distressed look definitely use clay or chalky paint. For my shelf with a raised design i just had to sand over the raised areas to remove the paint from those spots. Make galvanized metal look even more used abused and neglected by distressing it a bit. The pristine shine of new sheet metal can sometimes appear to lack character and style.

Whether you re looking for fabrication and pre weathering of weathering steel or patina services for pre fabricated metal. Send me exclusive offers unique gift ideas and personalized tips for shopping and selling on etsy. Wipe off dust your piece. The most popular color.

Distressing diy materials and supplies metal painting and finishing fall decorating design 101 fall from distressed furniture to well loved antiques what s old is definitely new again and we re loving the look of natural patina both inside and outside the home. There are 58 distressed sheet metal for sale on etsy and they cost 65 19 on average. All i needed to distress chalk paint on metal was my sanding block.