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Antique or patina powder coat sources





Are there powder coat finishes available that give a patina finish, such as bronze, aged brass, antique copper etc? I am looking for a more sophisticated finish that has a good patina or antique look to it, that can be applied to iron. Something that has a couple of shades of colors that make up the final finish. I have seen finishes like this on higher end iron bed frame, but cannot seem to find what I am looking for. Any suggestions?

Rob Knechtel
fireplace - Brantford, Ontario, Canada
2003



Rob,
If this is a one-time thing, I believe that one good approach is to coat the bed with a bronze or copper "metallic surfacer", and follow this with a patina coat which works upon the metal in the metallic surfacer. You can get both products from Modern Options / Sophisticated Finishes [affil link] if interested.

If it's a volume item, indeed powder coating might be a great approach. Vendors such as Tiger Drylac have two-part metallic finishes that offer veining, etc. Good luck.

Ted Mooney, finishing.com
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or longer-term assistance.

2007




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