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Metalite Collection for aluminium
Metalite: Real metal collection of luxury finishes, specifically designed for cosmetically important architectural metalwork. Provides a practical alternative when solid metal is not a viable option.
Intended for use on architectural metalwork, external and internal, including mild steel, cast metals, stainless steel, aluminium and MDF (internal).
Suitable for the following environments: Interior Dry (C1), Rural (C2), Urban (C3).
Metalite should be applied in conjunction with an appropriate primer and sealant.
Typical applications include:
The Metalite Range of luxury finishes is a timeless crafted collection of outstanding and unrivalled real metal finishes applied to the substrate. Finishes include Antique Bronze, Antique Brass, Real Bronze, Real Brass, Oiled Bronze and Cast Effect Metals.
Features and benefits:
Sustainability:
In summary, Metalite is environmentally friendly and conserves resources. By utilizing recycled materials, it's a sustainable choice, surpassing water-based paints in eco-friendliness. With minimal resin content, Metalite reduces airborne emissions, further contributing to environmental preservation.
Color | Bronze Guidance for specification option: Aged bronze. Gold Guidance for specification option: Aged brass. Other Guidance for specification option: Bespoke (on request). |
Finish | Metallic Distressed Aged Brass Bronze |
Material | Brass Bronze Metal Nickel bronze |
Shape | Formless |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | 12 year Guidance for specification option: Up to 12 years dependent upon environment; consult manufacturer for details. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | M60/195 Special coating M60/18 Special coating |
Description | Real metal finish. |
System performance | Interior Dry (C1). Rural (C2). Urban (C3). |
System manufacturer | Bradleys Architectural Metal Finishes. |
Preparation | Chromate pre-treatment or chromate-free pre-treatment near equivalent. |
Initial coats | Not required. |
Undercoats | Bondakote epoxy base layer. Not required. |
Finishing coats | Liquified real metal followed by a clear coat sealer. |
Sealing of internal movement joints | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements or omit. |
External pointing to existing frames | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements or omit. |
Colour | Buckingham Age Brass: MET103 S/AF. Mid-Antique Brass: MET104 S/AF. Brass Antique Aurichalum: MET105 S/AF. Mid-Antique Warm Brass: MET109 S/AF. Bronze Aegean 3200 BC: MET115 S/AF. |
Accelerated weathering | Tested to: Xenon arc weathering ISO 16474-2. |
Adhesion | Up to 10 MPa as per ISO 4624. |
Dry film thickness | Approx. 220–280 µm including primer and sealer. |
Gloss level | Matt (0–30 GU). |
Maintenance | Simple and easy to clean with pH neutral water and soft cloth or sponge. |
Standard | To BS EN 12206-1 and BS EN 13438. Guidance for specification option: Standard applies to Bondakote epoxy base layer only. |
Material | Brass Bronze Metal Nickel bronze |
Recyclability | Does not compromise the recyclability of the underlying material. |
Expected Life | Manufacturer guidanceExpected life to first maintenance: up to 20 years depending upon environment. |