Liquid Metal
Liquid Metal
A real metal coating applied as a cold liquid and cured to a solid metal surface. Genuine bronze, copper, brass, zinc, iron and gold, bonded to almost any substrate at a fraction of the weight of solid metal.
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What Is Liquid Metal?
Liquid metal is a coating made from real metal particles suspended in a binder. In its wet state it is a cold liquid that can be brushed, rolled, trowelled or sprayed onto a prepared surface. As it cures, the metal consolidates into a continuous, solid metal skin bonded to the substrate.
Unlike effect paint or foil, VeroMetal® liquid metal is genuine metal on the surface. It oxidises, patinates and ages like the solid material it is made from. Bronze darkens, copper develops warm oxidation, and every finish can be polished or aged to the exact character a project calls for.
From Liquid To Solid Metal
Liquid metal is applied cold, without heat, casting or foundry equipment. Three steps take it from a wet mixture to a durable, genuine metal surface.
Mix
Real metal particles are combined with a binder to form a cold, workable liquid metal in the chosen alloy.
Apply
The liquid is applied to a prepared substrate by brush, roller, trowel or spray, building a layer of only 120 to 150 microns.
Cure and finish
Once cured, the surface is sanded, polished and, if desired, patinated or sealed to reach its final character.
Which Metals Are Available As Liquid Metal?
VeroMetal® liquid metal is produced in a wide range of genuine metals, each available in multiple surface treatments and patina states.
Bronze
The signature warm tone. Polishes to a rich shine or darkens with a deep patina for a classic real metal surface.
Copper
A warm, reddish-gold liquid metal that develops natural oxidation and green patina over time.
Brass
A bright, contemporary gold tone for statement surfaces, retail interiors and high-end architectural detail.
Gold
The most decorative finish, for feature elements, display furniture and bespoke objects.
Zinc
A cool, soft grey with a restrained character, suited to modern architectural and interior schemes.
Tin
A pale, subtle grey with a quiet sheen, elegant on furniture, walls and fine detailing.
Manganese
A deep, near-black liquid metal for dark, minimalist and contemporary interiors.
Iron
A raw, industrial finish that develops a living, evolving patina through exposure, chosen for its natural character.
Real metal where solid metal cannot go. Liquid metal brings the weight, depth and patina of genuine metal to surfaces that could never carry solid sheet.
Liquid Metal vs Solid Sheet Metal
Both deliver a genuine metal surface. The difference is weight, freedom of form and where each can realistically be used.
Liquid Metal
VeroMetal coating- Approximately 0.5 kg/m², applied at 120 to 150 microns.
- Bonds to MDF, wood, plaster, concrete, glass, plastic and metal.
- Follows curves, edges and detailed forms without joints.
- Applied on-site or in workshop, on new or existing surfaces.
- Real metal that can be polished, patinated and aged.
Solid Sheet Metal
Traditional cladding- Many times heavier than a coating for a comparable surface.
- Requires fixings, sub-structure and load-bearing support.
- Curves and complex forms need fabrication and welding.
- Heavy panels are difficult on lightweight or existing substrates.
- Real metal, but constrained by weight and installation.
Liquid metal bronze on a wall cabinet
What Can Liquid Metal Be Applied To?
Because liquid metal is a thin coating rather than a fixed panel, it bonds to almost any prepared substrate. This gives designers and manufacturers a genuine metal surface on materials that could never be made from solid metal.
- Boards and timberMDF, plywood, solid wood, furniture and cabinetry.
- Mineral surfacesPlaster, concrete, cement board and architectural walls.
- Synthetics and glassPlastic, polyester, composite panels and glass elements.
- Existing metal and structuresRenovation of existing metalwork, doors, columns and facades.
Where Is Liquid Metal Used?
Liquid metal is specified across interior design, architecture, yacht building and industrial production. The same coating that finishes a kitchen or feature wall also clads facades, and coats components for original equipment manufacturers.
- Interior designKitchens, feature walls, staircases, furniture, doors and bespoke objects.
- ArchitectureFacades, columns, entrances and exterior architectural elements.
- SuperyachtsLightweight real metal surfaces where weight and safety at sea are critical.
- Industry and OEMProduct housings, components and series work requiring a genuine metal surface.
Liquid metal on exterior architecture
Liquid Metal: Common Questions
What is liquid metal coating?
Liquid metal coating is a real metal finish applied in liquid form and cured to a solid metal surface. VeroMetal® liquid metal is made by mixing genuine metal particles, such as bronze, copper, brass or zinc, with a binder. The mixture is applied by brush, roller, trowel or spray at 120 to 150 microns, and once cured it behaves like solid metal. It can be sanded, polished, patinated and aged using standard metalworking techniques.
Is VeroMetal liquid metal real metal?
Yes. VeroMetal® liquid metal contains real metal particles, not pigment or effect paint. The cured surface is genuine metal, which is why it oxidises, patinates and ages exactly like solid bronze, copper or brass. This authenticity is the reason architects and interior designers specify liquid metal where a real metal surface is required.
How is liquid metal applied to a surface?
Liquid metal is applied cold, without heat or specialist foundry equipment. The metal and binder are mixed and applied to a prepared substrate by brush, roller, trowel or spray at 120 to 150 microns. After curing, the surface is sanded and polished, and an optional patina or seal is applied to reach the desired finish. A certified applicator can carry this out on-site or in a workshop.
What surfaces can liquid metal be applied to?
Liquid metal bonds to almost any substrate, including MDF, wood, plaster, concrete, glass, plastic, polyester and metal. Because it is applied as a thin coating rather than fixed as a panel, existing walls, furniture, doors and architectural elements can receive a genuine metal surface without structural modification or added weight loading.
Is liquid metal lighter than solid metal?
Yes. A VeroMetal® liquid metal surface weighs approximately 0.5 kg/m² and is applied at only 120 to 150 microns, so it is a fraction of the weight of solid sheet metal of comparable appearance. This low weight is why liquid metal can be applied to lightweight substrates, curved forms and large surfaces where solid metal would be impractical, delivering real metal where solid metal cannot go.
Can liquid metal be used on facades and exterior architecture?
Yes. Liquid metal is used on both interior and exterior surfaces, including facades and architectural elements. Finishes can be sealed for a stable appearance, or left open so the metal develops a natural patina over time. Iron and Corten finishes are chosen specifically for the living, evolving patina they develop through exposure.
Bring Real Liquid Metal Into Your Project
We work with architects, interior designers, developers and manufacturers from finish selection and sampling through to certified application. Contact us to discuss liquid metal for your project.