The answer is not so simple when talking about zinc or other reactive metals which have a living finish the evolution of zinc s finish is either a key selling point or deterrent to those who want more control over their finishes.
Aged zinc bar top.
Let la bastille fabricate a stunning zinc countertop for your kitchen island home bar or butler s pantry using a decorative edge profile that accentuates your design.
Zinc is a cool toned material that has more charm and inherent warmth than stainless steel.
When shopping for countertops one of the first questions people ask is how will it age.
A massive thank you to everyone at the copper zinc bar co truly amazing workmanship radiance london four bespoke floating 1700mm diameter circular copper tables were all completely handmade and were installed with a natural finish.
Like copper zinc is a reactive or living metal that will patina and age over time.
Zinc is an essential nutrient not a toxin or poison but zinc is not actually considered food safe for pots and utensils because enough can theoretically dissolve into acidic foods to comprise an overdose.
As it patinas the zinc will dull first and then transition into a lovely grey finish.
Here at zip metals we stock a variety of zinc that will fit all your needs.
Flip the top over metal side down and use a utility knife to score the metal along all four edges for an easier fold.
Photos of a before and after counter top again with 5 mil.
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As zinc has a living finish it will form a unique patina and pattern of use over time.
The base of the zinc top dining table is constructed on solid new england poplar.
The zinc top is made of real zinc with an acid wash treatment to give it an antique look.
Another example of a 5 mil counter top with customer created patina and a 2 part epoxy sealant this time wood trim.
Let la bastille fabricate a stunning zinc countertop for your kitchen island home bar or butler s pantry using a decorative edge profile that accentuates your design.
Load the caulk gun with heavy duty construction adhesive and glue a thin sheet of zinc to the plywood top.
Zinc bar top check in.
Being in an outside environment these would patina naturally and develop richer warmer tones within weeks.
Zinc bar tops are a staple of high end bars and seafood restaurants that serve to elevate the décor of a commercial space with their unexpected elegance.
Residential zinc bar tops.
Each table is handcrafted and made to order.
An example of a bar top using our 5 mil rojo aged patina sheets sealed with a two part epoxy.