Metal Sheets Ltd are creators of aged copper sheet metal, we have been producing rustic patina finishes on copper sheet for over 15 years. We have a purpose designed patina studio with a lacquering booth and dedicated craftsmen. Our patina finishes include aged copper, antique aged copper, blue patina azul copper and green patina verdigris copper sheet.
These are our standard patina finishes, though we do variations and develop specials for projects. Click on the images to expand.
Examples of our Aged Copper Sheet Metal
A statement piece composed of aged copper sheets, four sheets of copper with a natural aged patina finish. Note the variation in pattern and tones between the sheets. We can control to a degree the darkness of the patina to suit clients preference. (click image to expand)
Dark aged copper sheet splashback
UltraSportsClinic reception desk clad in aged copper sheet. We have facilities to cut out text and designs in copper sheet prior to patina application
Aged copper sheet showing our azul copper patina
An aged copper sheet as a feature backdrop behind a log burner. This is green patina verdigris copper.
Aged blue copper azul patina sheet metal feature kitchen wall in Ski Chalet La Cascade, Sainte Foy, French Alps.
The wall is composed of copper planks and pressed copper sheet tee section to join the planks. Manufactured by Metal Sheets Ltd. (click image to expand)
BTW you can hire this 7 bed ski in ski out chalet.
Blue patina azul aged copper sheet as a splashback
A pallet of 2m x 1m green patina aged copper sheets ready for export packing.
We are EORI registered and export aged copper sheets worldwide.
Process
The process for preparing our aged copper sheets begins with cutting and fabrication before the parts move on to the patina studio. To achieve the desired look in a short time frame, we use chemical mixes rather than relying on the natural aging process of up to 10 years that copper typically takes to produce the verdigris look.
While blue copper is not found in nature, aged and antique copper can occur naturally with cycles of damp and dry to create the browns.
Post-patina treatment varies depending on the type of copper. Green and blue copper require lacquering to seal the surface for decorative purposes and must be cared for accordingly. Aged and antique copper sheets, on the other hand, are typically waxed to seal the surface and moderate the rate of further patina. Alternatively, they can also be lacquered.
Aside from aged copper sheet we also do aged brass sheet, aged zinc sheet, aged pewter sheet and aged bronze sheet.
You can view some of our work in our Flickr gallery and see more of our patinas on this page.