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What is Liquid Metal?

Liquid metal is made from real semi-precious metals and have been developed to bond onto most substrates to create bespoke artworks for architectural installations and furniture.

Is Liquid Metal a sort of Paint?

Top-coatings are made from real semi-precious metals and have been developed to bond onto most substrates (see above mentioned).

What colors can liquid metal do?

Liquid metal applied metals are available in a broad range of metal colors such as Bronze, Brass, Copper, Sliver, Gold, Zinc, various textures and ageing effects.

What are the main advantages of liquid metal?

bespoke、seamless、durable、flexible、UV resistant、Class A fire -rated.

What applications are liquid metal mainly used in?

Mainly applied on furniture、doors、walls、ceilings、artworks、sculptures、exteriors、etc..

What is generally used as substrates?

It is very friendly to the option of substrates, can be bonded onto most substrates cross varying sizes, such as GRG 、GRC、 MDF、Aluminum composite、 Stone,Glass、 Fabric、Concrete etc., the specific select according to different applications.

What are the general sizes?

The regular sizes are 1220*2440mm and 1220*3000mm; the specific size depends on certain patterns.

Are there any limitations on the size of liquid metal?

In addition to regular sizes, liquid metal can be applied on most substrates without any size limitations.

What the thickness of liquid metal?

The proprietary technology is typically only 0.3-0.5mm thick, the specific thickness depends on the specific patterns and textures.

Will liquid metal fade/discolor?

The organic nature of the metal coating and ageing process enables an intended inconsistency in the panels, just as the material would do naturally if left for several years. Even though, all metals are offered with a topcoat for further protection. Liquid metal offers to seal all metals with a semi-gloss or gloss finish. This top-coat application may enhance or dull the patina and will ‘lock in’ and patina from further ageing.

Is Liquid Metal handcrafted?

As Liquid metal is applied by hand, the completed surface cannot be entirely uniform. These small irregularities add to the natural and authentic appearance of the metal.

Is there a limit to the coating thickness?

No, the coating can be applied in any thickness you require.

How many coats are required?

It can be applied in a single spray pass. It depends on the specific pattern which requires differently.

What shape can liquid metal do?

Almost all shapes can be achieved due to liquid metal special character.

Can liquid metal be constructed on site?

For immovable objects, the on-site conditions need to meet certain requirements, and on-site construction can be completed.

How long does liquid metal last?

Liquid metal has an external life span of between 4-10 years, depends on the environmental conditions it is subject to. As the top-coat breaks down the metal may begin to darken, oxidize or develop a patina, similar to how a natural raw metal would behave.

How long is the lead time?

The minimum time required in our factory is generally about 2 weeks, however this may increase for large or intricate surfaces, or depend upon the existing factory workload. Please confirm lead times prior to delivery/commencement of work.

Can liquid metal make exactly the same number of panels?

No, liquid metal is a unique handmade product. Various techniques are carefully used to create our different patterns. Therefore like stone and wood, no two panels are ever the same.

Does liquid metal can be used outdoors?

Yes, can be used indoors and outdoors for a wide range of applications.

Does liquid metal have chromatic aberration problems?

Yes, different batches of copper will appear chromatic aberration, but different degrees of chromatic aberration can be reduced by polishing and other processes.

Is liquid metal an environmentally friendly material?

Yes. the composition of liquid metal is copper, which is an environmentally friendly material.

What is the Fire-rating of liquid metal?

The Fire-rating of liquid metal is Class A.

Is liquid metal waterproof?

Yes, liquid metal can achieve waterproof function after special treatment.

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