Antique Copper Paint Effect

Antique Copper Paint Effect

An Old-World Aged Copper Finish

Crossing over from classic to modern design, the Antique Copper effect balances lush Verdigris colors with warm Rust hues for an authentic finish.

This paint effect contains real Copper and Iron powders that are oxidized directly on the painted surface to produce a vibrant mixture of Verdigris patina with areas of Oxidized Rust. The real magic happens when the activator or oxidizing liquid is added to the surface starting the natural transformation that turns metal powders into multicolored oxidized metals. The result is a one-of-a-kind finish where each surface will look slightly different from another.

These paints can be applied on wood, metal, and many plastic surfaces. Only the primer is changed to have good adhesion to the surface material. The application of the paints should be completed indoors to control the environmental conditions so you can produce the best oxidized effect. The paints are 2K solvent-based acrylic spray paints that are paired with a polyurethane matte topcoat for a resistant surface that is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Besides the ANTIQUE COPPER paint effect, this series of effects also includes four other beautiful and naturally oxidized paint effects: Antique Brass — Rust — Verdigris — Antique Bronze. Click on the name to visit the page for these other paint effects.

The central stage of this application process is understanding the relationship between the oxidization reaction and the surface position. For example:

  • On VERTICAL surfaces, the application of the activator leads to a leaching effect where the oxidizing liquid will run down the surface to make streaks of oxidization. This can lead to a lighter aged copper effect where more oxidizing liquid is applied to make the desired Antique Copper effect
  • On HORIZONTAL surfaces, the heavy and wet application of the oxidization liquid leaves pools of the liquid on the surface and this results in the formation of areas of oxidization that can have various strong colors of Verdigris and Rust

In the end, both application positions will create a naturally oxidized surface that looks like it has been outdoors for many years, but the amount and the color of the patina will be different.

Watch this demonstration video to understand the application of the paints and especially how the Activator or Oxidization Solution is used to make the surface oxidize to create the lovely aged patina on the surface.

A sample kit of this paint effect is available for purchase. The sample kit will have 1 kg of each paint needed to make the effect. We supply primer, Antique Copper paints, matte topcoat and hardener and thinner for spraying. This can paint a 5 m2 area.

This paint effect can be sprayed on the following surfaces:

  • Wood
  • Metal (Iron, Aluminium, Brass, etc.)
  • Plastics (ABS, ABS-PC, etc.)
  • Glass

For industrial and artisanal applications, we recommend to apply the base paint by spraying or roller. For the application of artefact such as gates, windows, stairs, mezzanine, etc., you can use a roller or a brush. All other paints need to be sprayed.

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