Rusty Metal Paint Effects - Corten, Rust, Copper, Brass and Bronze

What is the difference between Corten Rust and Oxidized Metal Paints?

The transformation of a substrate into rusty or oxidized surface is a frequent question. Lets review the Cromas line of Naturally and Faux Oxidized paint effects understand the differences.

These special paint effects are divided into two categories:

• Naturally Oxidized Paint Effects – these effects use real metal powders and microspheres that are activated directly on the surface to create a real aged metal effects in just a few days. The result are very realistic and each surface is different because it is a natural process.
• Corten Rust Effect Paint – the Corten paint is an faux rust paint that incorporates coloured pigments and microspheres to offer a realistic visual texture.

Naturally Oxidized Paint Characteristics:

• Maximum realistic oxidized effect in five colours: Rust, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Verdigris
• Every surface is unique with real oxidation you can see and feel
• Application is five paint layers to complete oxidization cycle
• Limited outdoor resistance

Corten Rust Characteristics:

• Simple application cycle with a reproducible rust finish that can look the same on each surface
• Application is three paint layers to complete the effect
• Available in Corten and Corten Light along with an eye-catching Verdigris green finish
• High resistance to weather and ideal for outdoor application

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Naturally Oxidized Rust Effect Paint –

The original rust effect that transforms any surface into a real rusted surface you can see and feel

Naturally Oxidation with Real Rusty Effect

Corten Rust Paint Effect –

The imitation rust effect with a simple application and high resistance

Corten Rust Effect Paint with Faux Oxidation

Classic Verdigris Paint Effect –

The same effect as Corten Rust but in a wonderful VERDIGRIS GREEN colour, suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Classic Verdigris with Faux Oxidation

Naturally Oxidized Verdigris Effect Paint-

The real copper base allows the oxidization process to create a beautiful and natural green patina

Real Oxidation with Verdigris Effect

 Naturally Oxidized Antique Brass –

A timeless classic that incorporates brass alloy to give a beautiful patina effect

Natural Oxidation for a Real Antique Brass Effect

Naturally Oxidized Antique Bronze –

Create layers of real oxidization with this effect that incorporates Bronze, Rust and Verdigris colours

Naturally Oxidized Antique Bronze

Rusty Shades Paint Effects –

A series of rusty effects that use our warm and cool coloured metallic paints paired with a Corten coloured patina for a truly unique rust like finish

Paint effect called Rusty Shades with Corten Colored Patina