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Liquid metal paint, a coating that can be applied to numerous surfaces, is a great option if you want to spruce up the look of your worktops and blends well with the kitchen environment. Here’s everything you need to know about liquid metal coatings and how they are used.
Generally used as a sprayed solution, liquid metal spray is a substance applied to a surface to give it the hardened look of metal, despite only being around 2mm thick. It can be used on level, curved, and three-dimensional surfaces, and several varieties of metal are available to change to color and design.
There are a number of great uses for liquid metal, whether it’s on your worktops or as a decorative element in your kitchen. The rest of this article will discuss liquid metal coatings, how they are applied, and where they are used.
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Liquid Metal Worktops
Liquid metal worktops can be designed in all types of colours and designs to suit your specific preference, we offer a free consultation where we bring our designs for you to choose from.
Liquid Metal Flooring
liquid metals are often made with eco-friendly materials, making them a sustainable flooring surface solution, especially when compared to other high-impact surface materials.
Liquid Metal Kitchens
Liquid metal kitchens are a one of a kind kitchen design that you will not see anywhere else, we create our own unique designs to show our customers whilst offering a free quote.
What Is Liquid Metal Epoxy?
A metallic epoxy system combines the best of both worlds, offering the metallic sheen of liquid metal with the glossy coating epoxy to create a glass finish with varying beautiful colour shifts and a slight metallic sparkle, making this solution ideal for spaces you want to stand out. Liquid metal epoxy offers the following features:
- Has moisture vapour emissions protections
- Primer wicks into concrete and slabs
- Sticks to new, wet, or old concrete flooring
- Greatly reduced odour
- Can be used as a standalone flooring sealer
- Can be installed in 1-2 days
You’ll often see liquid metal epoxy coatings used in numerous places as well as:
- Residential concrete flooring
- Garage floors
- Decorative concrete floors
- Retail floors
- Industrial floors
- Commercial concrete floors
- Residential Kitchens
All in all, the metallic epoxy coating brings distinction to any space, and each and every design looks a little bit different, with the metal coating applied quickly, seamlessly, and for much less than a standard metal finish.
Beyond its clear aesthetic uses, metal kits also have some benefits compared to other surface materials. First of all, when compared to other metal solutions, liquid metal is very lightweight and generally easier to install than other solutions.
What Designs Are Available with Liquid Metal?
One of the most important factors when putting in a new floor or installing a new worktop is the design options available. When it comes to liquid metal, you can choose the metal type to generate different finishes. Some finishes have a matte appearance, while others have a shiny look.
Liquid metal can also have a distinctive textured or rusty look to further distinguish a space, and there are a wide range of available colours to choose from:
- Copper
- Aluminium
- Zinc
- Tin
- Gold
- Bronze
- Stainless Steel
- White bronze
There are also a number of other colours available, too, which makes liquid metal one of the most versatile surfaces you can pick.
Liquid Metal Worktops
One of the trademarks of liquid metal coatings is that they have a lustrous, shiny appearance that can be used to enhance a number of decorative pieces, interior designs, and artwork.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that liquid metal is flimsy—quite the contrary. These surfaces can, but are not always, produced with nonhazardous materials that are odourless such as liquid metal coatings are, and they are available in many different types of finishes to choose from.
Why Choose a Metal Worktop?
Metal worktops are slowly growing in popularity, largely thanks to their hand-designed nature and ability to capture a room’s attention.
In addition, metal surfaces are antibacterial, which makes them ideal for public spaces and worktops that are going to see a lot of use. There are lots of finishes available for a liquid metal worktop, allowing you to choose the best colour and textured finish.
What Type of Liquid Metal Is Best for Worktops?
There are lots of different liquid metal solutions to choose from, and each has their design merits. Pewter, for example, is a beautiful metal for coating worktops and is comprised of predominantly tin, with a bit of antimony and copper.
It takes on a beautiful tarnish and is fairly easy to work with given how malleable it is. Similarly to other non-ferrous metals, it has antibacterial properties. The only downside is the high cost of materials, making a pewter finish pure luxury.
Brass is a material that was popular a century ago and is starting to see a bit of a revival in interest. There’s certainly few metals more distinct than the warm gold glow of brass, and the alloy can come in a range of colours.
Generally, it’s a combination of silver and orange, but the precise colour and function will depend on your preference. More copper in the worktop means more strength, while zinc is more malleable and ideal for softer edges.
Speaking of copper, it’s still a great option, despite being an arguably stark contrast that’s hard to blend with other interior designs.
It’s strong, durable, and antibacterial, standing out from similar zinc colours with its bright lustrous sheen.
Zinc worktops, on the other hand, are generally the most cost effective solution for a worktop and is becoming increasingly popular in interior design use, likely due to its subtle, yet eye-catching effect.
In its naturally state, zinc is a silver colour, although not quite as stark and bright as stainless steel. By comparison, zinc mellows down for a more nuanced and subtle interior design choice.
Liquid Metal Kitchens
Liquid metal materials used as a finish often have merit when paired with a nuanced, more organic kitchen design. For example, zinc works wonderfully when blending with wood countertops, especially reclaimed materials.
Liquid metal has the added benefit of being flame-retardant, indicating that they are capable of slowing down, stopping, or nullifying a blaze.
Liquid metals are also a cost-effective solution quite simple because it’s cheaper to produce and install than regular metals.
Liquid Metal Kitchen Designs
Whether you want an ornate design to your kitchen cupboards or patterns on your kitchen island, there are numerous ways to incorporate a cast or embossed front in your liquid metal kitchen, much zinc casting is done in France, where this tradition thrives.
Depending on how the liquid metal is applied, you may want a thinner material to reduce the costs of your home project where we can advise you.
A thinner material works well in domestic settings like in a kitchen but comes with the cost of long-term durability.
In some cases, you can even opt to have your kitchen countertop surface pre-weathered or done with an antique finish to give it a more well-loved appearance.
Is Liquid Metal Better than Quartz or Granite?
Liquid metal stacks up well against the two most popular kitchen worktop materials: quartz and granite. Stainless steel, for example, offer a very sterile look in a home and are generally used in modern design.
While it can be impressive, stainless steel does have the downside of being quite cold in appearance, meaning that it has to be matched with the right décor to feel in place.
Copper worktops are another popular solution for worktops, with a natural beauty and the capability to change colour over time.
It’s warm in hue, and you choose whether to keep it stark and shiny, or let the patina change over time. This material is naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial as well.
Is Liquid Metal Worth It?
It’s always worth considering the price, longevity, and design before settling on a solution for your kitchen worktops. Overall, liquid metal has a range of colours, designs, and options that can change depending on your budget.
Compared to other surfaces, liquid metal is certainly strong, but it does have a few downsides. For example, copper and zinc, two popular liquid metal solutions, are quite soft and therefore prone to being damaged with a lack of care.
In a similar vein, liquid metals can be prone to warping from extreme heat, depending on the quality of the application.
As with any home project, it’s always worth considering your options for liquid metal finishes.
Final Thoughts
Liquid metal offers a beautiful, sturdy, and distinct solution for flooring, worktops and kitchen cupboards, with its primary trademark being versatility. You always have the flexibility to choose your preferred material, thickness, and design to create an ideal space for your needs.
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