Intended for use on architectural metalwork, external and internal, including aluminium, stainless steel, mild steel, cast metals, galvanized and zinc-sprayed substrates.

Suitable for the following environments: Interior Dry (C1), Rural (C2), Urban (C3), Industrial (C4), Coastal (C5).

Typical applications include:

• Architectural metalwork, balustrades and railings, balconies, feature steelwork handrails, Juliet balconies, cosmetic steelwork, staircases, facade cladding architectural cast iron, gates, sculptures, public realm furniture, feature structural steel, curtain walling, canopies, planters, landscape edging.

Bradleys Crafted Patina Range provides a superior aesthetic patinated finish with outstanding properties which will protect the substrate and retain a decorative, durable and corrosion-free finish.

Features and benefits:

• Improved aesthetics: Crafted Patina provides an historic, authentic patinated effect - no time waiting for aging. It is a hand-crafted finish with variation and natural beauty, offering the appearance of real patinated metal.
• Chemically stable: unlike natural metals, Crafted Patina is much more stable and not susceptible to the weathering process with no need for re-waxing. Crafted Patina is chemically stable and totally inert ensuring no physical corrosion or weakening of the substrate.
• Sealed and stainproof: as a sealed finish, there are no rusting or bleed issues normally associated with patination, meaning no risk of staining clothing or outside paving areas - saving on costly cleaning and maintenance on surrounding elements.
• Versatile application: Crafted Patina can be applied to a multitude of metal substrates, fabrications and section sizes.
• Structural loading requirements: unlike special metals such as bronze and brass, designs can use mild steel coated in Crafted Patina to meet structural loading requirements.
• Cost effective: Crafted Patina is commonly chosen as a more cost effective option than real solid metals and provides additional value when budgets are under pressure.
• Anti-fingerprint technology: with anti-fingerprint technology, it eliminates the need to keep wiping and polishing fingerprint marks, usually associated with real metals.
• High performing finish: excellent for aesthetic architectural applications and well suited to high-traffic areas, both internal and external, due to its superior resistance to wear and tear. It offers long-term cosmetic and functional protection, assuring a long-lasting high performance finish.
• Enhanced durability: it is easy to clean, durable, repairable and and low maintenance, with good resistance to scratches and marking.
• Weather resistance: excellent weather resistance.
• Pretreatment compatible: Crafted Patina is compatible with a variety of anti-corrosion pre-treatments including Bradleys Qualizinc Ultra-Life Arc Metal Spray.

Sustainability:

The Crafted Patina System offers a cost-effective and eco-conscious alternative to solid metal, cast foundry pieces and metallic coatings. Its process significantly reduces VOC emissions and resource consumption.

Crafted Patina offers several environmental benefits within the parameters of ISO 14001 environmental management system:

• Low VOC emissions: Crafted Patina finishes emit minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. VOCs contribute to air pollution and can harm human health.
• Minimal waste generation: Crafted Patina finishes minimize waste because they don't involve solvents.
• Elimination of hazardous substances: Crafted Patina finishes do not required hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
• Enhanced durability: Crafted Patina-finished surfaces are highly durable, reducing the need for frequent repair. Long-lasting finishes mean fewer resources used over time.
• Promotes sustainability: Crafted Patina-finished products are more sustainable due to their durability, reducing the demand for new raw materials.

In summary, Crafted Patina aligns with sustainability goals by reducing environmental impact and promoting long-term resource conservation.

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