Zinc
Acid Patina Zinc
Material Character
Acid Patina Zinc is a zinc finish with layered blue, green, violet, brown, and muted grey tones across a cool metal base. It has a more expressive and varied surface character than Brushed Zinc or Blackened Zinc, while still keeping the cool, architectural feeling of zinc.
The finish has a clouded, painterly movement. Soft color changes pass across the surface, and the sculpted areas catch light in a way that makes the patina feel more dimensional. On larger panels, the variation can turn the surface into a strong visual feature rather than a quiet background.
Material Details
- Metal Family
- Zinc
- Coating System
- Liquid Metal Coating – MetaliQMetal Finishes on Solid Metals
- Tone / Patina
- Cool zinc, layered multicolour patina
Frequently Asked Questions
Start a projectWill every finished surface look exactly the same?
Before production, the finish should be reviewed through the finish catalogue, Modulux digital catalogue, or an ordered sample when the project requires one. Tone range, sheen, patina intensity, protection, touch level, cleaning expectations, and project lighting should be considered together.
How can I use this finish in my project?
Acid Patina Zinc works well when an architectural element needs a cool metal finish with visible tonal movement and a more artistic surface character. It can be considered for feature wall panels, reception counters, lobby details, elevator surrounds, doors, frames, trims, furniture pieces, selected fronts, and decorative panels where the finish is meant to attract attention.
This finish is strongest where the project needs the surface to become a central element in the space. In a lobby, reception area, feature wall, built-in furniture piece, or custom metal detail, Acid Patina Zinc can create a memorable focal point with depth, variation, and a refined handmade feeling.
How is this finish maintained?
Acid Patina Zinc should be specified with clear expectations around touch, cleaning, protection, and the approved appearance sample. The patina is treated as a controlled finish character, not as a promise of uncontrolled aging, but the final behavior still depends on the selected system, the protection approach, and the way the element is used.
Routine cleaning should avoid abrasive materials and should follow the project-specific guidance confirmed with the finish. In areas with frequent touch or regular cleaning, the finish sample and protection approach should be reviewed before production.