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How Do You Get the Look of Lead Coated Copper Without the Price?
I am an architect and am interested in using 18-24 GA. metal panels approx. 16"x40" ea. arranged in a tile pattern as an exterior wall finish. I like the flat dull look of Lead coated copper but won't be able to use it due to cost. I was considering using bonderized metal but am afraid it will develop the white spotting after time. I am interested in some type of finishing process or other product that would have the same look as bonderized metal or Lead coated copper.
Aaron CatchenArchitect - Pennsylvania
September 18, 2008
September 23, 2008
You might try a very light coat of either liver of sulfur ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , or a proprietary copper blackener based on selenium. Birchwood Casey Brass Black [Brass Black on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , among others, offers the latter for sale.
Dave Wichern
Consultant - The Bronx, New York
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