Depending on the desired effect a patina can also be applied to the surface of the metal.
Distressed sheet metal.
If you prefer a faux rust dab a white ink pad over the metal s surface and dry it with a heat gun.
If you just want to paint metal a totally new color without any distressing or chippyness to it spray paint will work too.
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For my shelf with a raised design i just had to sand over the raised areas to remove the paint from those spots.
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How to paint metal for a distressed look.
The pristine shine of new sheet metal can sometimes appear to lack character and style.
Add dents in flat metal by placing a block of wood beneath the metal and resting a few nuts and bolts on the top hammering the hardware to create dents.
Dab distress stain all over the metal s surface and dry it with a heat gun to create a blotchy rusted look.
To add vintage appeal to various types of metalwork you can distress it using fine abrasives like sandpaper and steel wool.
Don t sand your metal it s not necessary and you might end up.
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We apply rustic aged patina finishes to many metals including copper brass zinc bronze pewter and corten steel.
This creates that nice antique metal look.
Make galvanized metal look even more used abused and neglected by distressing it a bit.
Distressed metal metal sheets limited has a department specialising in patina distressing of sheet metal products.
If you want a similar distressed look definitely use clay or chalky paint.
Wipe off dust your piece.
Spray the metal with a 10 percent saltwater solution every day and leave it to the elements to speed the rusting process.
The most common distressed sheet metal material is metal.
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