Crafted Patina Range
The Crafted Patina Collection of finishes is a hand-crafted process designed to capture the authentic patination of bronze, brass and other special metals. It provides a superior aesthetic patinated finish with outstanding properties which will protect the substrate and retain a decorative, durable and corrosion-free finish.
Crafted Patina is available in two finishes:
- Aged Bronze Classic II
- Aged Bronze Vintage
Suitable for Architectural Metalwork:
- Aluminium
- Mild Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Cast Metals
- Galvanised and Zinc Sprayed Substrates
- Qualizinc Arc Metal Spray
Properties and Finish Characteristics
- Chemically stable and totally inert
- Sealed finish with no rusting or bleed issues
- High performing finish for aesthetic applications
- Well suited to high traffic areas
- No damage, weakening or physical corrosion to the substrate
- No time lost waiting for aging
- Instant historical value
- Environments: C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5
- Gloss level – Matt (0 – 30 GU)
- Warranty – up to 30 years dependent upon environment
Advantages over Real Solid Metal Finishes
- Anti-fingerprint technology eliminating the need to wiping and polishing fingerprint marks
- A more cost-effective option than real solid metals
- Unlike special metals such as bronze and brass, Crafted Patina can be applied to mild steel to meet structural loading requirements
- No sealing coat required
Durability and Weather Resistance Performance
- Good resistance to scratches and marking and easy to clean
- Durable exterior grade
- Excellent weather resistance – Accelerated Weathering – Tested to ISO 16474-2
- Acetic / Neutral salt spray resistance – ISO 9227 – Passed 1,000 hrs
- Adhesion – Achieved the ultimate Class 0 in accordance with ISO 2409
- Good resistance to acid, alkalis and oil at ambient temperatures
- Longevity guaranteed – up to 30-year warranty dependent upon environment
Fire Rating
- All Crafted Patina finishes are available in Fire Rated versions (Rated to A2-s1,d0) on prior request
Environment
- Crafted Patina offers several environmental benefits within the parameters of ISO 14001 environmental management system specifically in comparison to solid metals, cast foundry pieces and metallic coatings:
- Low VOC Emissions: Crafted Patina finishes emit minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air
- Minimal Waste Generation: Crafted Patina finishes minimise waste because they don’t involve solvents
- Elimination of Hazardous Substances: Crafted Patina finishes do not require hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
- Enhanced Durability: Crafted Patina-finished surfaces are highly durable, reducing the need for frequent repair and requiring fewer resources used over time
- Promotes Sustainability: Crafted Patina-finished products are more sustainable due to their durability, reducing the demand for new raw materials.
Repair & Maintenance
- Expected Life to first maintenance of 40 years
- Simple and easy to clean with pH neutral water and soft cloth or sponge
- Damage repair systems available for onsite application
