How To Age Steel Sheets

I ve read about aging metal using chemicals but i didn t have those materials on hand.

How to age steel sheets.

I m guessing that the climate where you are and the temperature outside makes a huge difference. To age galvanized metal start by sanding it with 80 grit sandpaper until it no longer looks shiny and slick. We have been trying to obtain the same finish. Pour household bleach over the metal using just enough to entirely cover the item.

The cleaner acts as stripping agent removing the galvanized finish from the. This instructable will show you a fast safe method using common household chemicals that you probably already have to produce a rich rust patina on iron and steel to give it a weathered aged appearance. How to age galvanized metal so many times while shopping i ve seen such beautiful farmhouse style accent pieces like pails planters various containers etc. Then put the metal on a plastic sheet in an open or well ventilated area and put on safety glasses gloves and a long sleeved shirt to protect yourself from the chemicals.

Plus it would not age galvanized metal quickly and i would have to wait overnight. Place lathered bucket outside or in a well ventilated area for 2 4 hours or until dry. Produce a rich rust patina on iron and steel safely and quickly using common household chemicals. Old silver eventually obtains a muted opaque look generally with darker areas where the wearing isn t removing the tarnish.

Background i ve had this maine buoy. How to age metal. But i just can t bring myself to pay the prices they re asking. There are other ways to age metal roofing but they mostly involve harsher chemicals and acids so i decided toilet cleaner was definitely the way to go.

Unfortunately the tutorials i found for aging metal didn t work for me at first. Have you ever wondered how to age metal. The longer it sits the more aged the piece will look. We can get that look at home and it doesn t require much time at all.

Place the metal in a glass or plastic container large enough to hold it. On hot rolled steel which comes with scale all we get is a de scaled piece of hot rolled steel. Don a face mask and protective gloves. We have tried muriatic acid battery acid vinegar and peroxide.

With a piece of steel wool work cleaner into a lather covering all of the exterior including handles and crevices image 2. The best part is you probably already have all.