As zinc has a living finish it will form a unique patina and pattern of use over time.
Aged zinc bar top.
Zinc is an essential nutrient not a toxin or poison but zinc is not actually considered food safe for pots and utensils because enough can theoretically dissolve into acidic foods to comprise an overdose.
An example of a bar top using our 5 mil rojo aged patina sheets sealed with a two part epoxy.
Another example of a 5 mil counter top with customer created patina and a 2 part epoxy sealant this time wood trim.
Here at zip metals we stock a variety of zinc that will fit all your needs.
Let la bastille fabricate a stunning zinc countertop for your kitchen island home bar or butler s pantry using a decorative edge profile that accentuates your design.
If you are looking for a natural material that will age and develop a warm luxurious patina over time then look no further.
I think solid zinc metal is considered safe enough but wet or acidic foods like cut vegetables might pick up a metallic taste.
Load the caulk gun with heavy duty construction adhesive and glue a thin sheet of zinc to the plywood top.
Being in an outside environment these would patina naturally and develop richer warmer tones within weeks.
If you are looking for a natural material that will age and develop a warm luxurious patina over time then look no further.
Zinc bar tops are a staple of high end bars and seafood restaurants that serve to elevate the décor of a commercial space with their unexpected elegance.
Like copper zinc is a reactive or living metal that will patina and age over time.
Zinc bar top check in.
As it patinas the zinc will dull first and then transition into a lovely grey finish.
The zinc top is made of real zinc with an acid wash treatment to give it an antique look.
Photos of a before and after counter top again with 5 mil.
The base of the zinc top dining table is constructed on solid new england poplar.
When shopping for countertops one of the first questions people ask is how will it age.
Each table is handcrafted and made to order.
A massive thank you to everyone at the copper zinc bar co truly amazing workmanship radiance london four bespoke floating 1700mm diameter circular copper tables were all completely handmade and were installed with a natural finish.
Hi kelly nancy.
The answer is not so simple when talking about zinc or other reactive metals which have a living finish the evolution of zinc s finish is either a key selling point or deterrent to those who want more control over their finishes.
Let la bastille fabricate a stunning zinc countertop for your kitchen island home bar or butler s pantry using a decorative edge profile that accentuates your design.
