Tom Hill's Ascot Spring Garden Show Design

Liqui-Met are delighted to sponsored talented local gardener Tom Hill produce his first show garden at this year's Ascot Spring Garden Show which was held between 14th and 16th April.

Liqui-Met coated the the Bronze Monoliths and geometric fence panels using CNC cut Tricoya. The finishing of these elements was done in Bronze with hand applied patina.

For more information on Tom Hill's garden you can read a short article over on his website about the inspiration behind the design. You can also find out more about the Ascot Spring Garden Show on their website.

Overall a great project to be involved with and an amazing garden to be proud of, great work Tom!

Perfect Rust & Verdigris

Here in the Liqui-Met HQ Lab we’ve been busy perfecting our Rusting and Verdigris Solution and we’re pretty pleased with the results!

If you’re looking to create beautiful orangey-red finishes on Iron or wonderful greens and blues on Copper, Bronze and Brass then look no further. Take a look at a couple of our test pieces below for an example of a warm, rusty effect when used on Iron and a deep turquoise Verdigris achieved when using the solution on Copper. We’re really pleased with the vivid, deep blues in the copper test, it reminds us of a tropical ocean.

The good news is that our new solution is just as easy to use and has a quicker reaction time. It gets to work fast, pulling out deeper and more vibrant colours for a better finish in less time.

The great news is that our new mix is available at £24.99 per litre, contact us today for more information. 

Want to learn more about our Liquid Metal Coatings? Why not speak to a member of our team today? Call us on 01202 672 020 OR email us on; team@liqui-met.co.uk 

Liqui-Met Project X

It’s been an exciting week here at Liqui-Met HQ as we’ve been busy working on developing some really exciting new products which will be available shortly – expanding the Liqui-Met range and opening the door to a world of new applications and opportunities.

The first of these that we’re excited to share with you is Liqui-Met X, a specially developed Liqui-Met formula designed for use in environments where extra durability is needed. Liqui-Met X is mixed and applied in the same way as the standard Liqui-Met product but has improved resistance to UV and moisture and is far more resistant to impact. Liqui-Met X is also more flexible that the standard range, allowing for a degree of flex in projects that require it. The great news is it’s available across our entire range of Liqui-Met colours and can be worked to achieve unique finishes and patinations.

If you would like to learn more about our Liquid Metal Coatings, why not speak to a member of our team today?

Call us on 01202 672 020 or email us on team@liqui-met.co.uk, we’ll be happy to help in any way we can.

Adrian's Top Tip #003

Top tip. After having applied Liqui-Met Iron or copper and you want a super rust or Verdigris effect, leave the metal to cure overnight before applying Liqui-Met rusting solution.

The reason for this is, if there are still solvents present they will inhibit the acid solution from doing its job. Giving the metal  a little longer to cure will pay off by giving better effects in the long run.

Got a Question? Ask Adrian

Email: adrian@liqui-met.co.uk and we'll respond to you as soon as we can. 

Adrians Top Tip - #002

"Orange Peeling" ... It's a nightmare. Having used many Liquid Metal Coatings over the years, I have seen this time and time again. Typically these sorts of things happen when you are pressed for time, or your working on a big project which is of course less than ideal. 

If you've noticed this and are now pacing around your spray shop wondering what to do... stress not, just follow the below and you'll have your project back on track in no time.

Go Backwards To Go Forwards

Should you start to notice that your metal has begun to look somewhat like Orange Peel, Speckled or Blotchy, then the best thing to do, is to stop, and go back down to a coarser grit such as a 400 where you effectively start over with your sanding process from that point forward.  

The main reason for 'Orange Peeling' ion metal, is due to a typically poor gun setup or spraying technique, which means that during the application process, the liquid metal is not atomised correctly. If the gun is held either too close, or too far away from the surface this will effect the finish. 

On our training courses we cover all aspects of the setup and application processes and beyond, so that you have all the knowledge you need to make use of Liqui-Met hassle free. Contact the team today and find out more.

Got a Question? Ask Adrian

Email: adrian@liqui-met.co.uk and we'll respond to you as soon as we can. 

 

Adrian's Top Tip - #001

Harness The Power Of Air...

Tired of using a traditional Mixing Stick? Well... we've got a super simple tip that could help save you time and ensure greater consistency with your finished metal coatings.

We often get asked by our customers, if we have any useful tips or bits of advice we can share to help them make the most out of range of metal coatings.

So, we've decided to publish a series of useful tips that can help you to make the most out of our coatings and achieve some great results. 

Today, we wanted to share with you how we are able to produce samples each day and end up with a consistent coating of metal that looks great and shows off what you can do with our products. The secret... Air Power!

When using the traditional method of mixing together the components that go into our products, often our customers use a mixing stick. Mixing our products that way is totally fine and often works well, but if you are keen to get a smooth, consistent coating of your chosen metal on your chosen surface, we recommend using an Air Drill with a whisk attachment. By utilising this method, you can make sure the mix is blended well so you don't have to worry about any part of the solution not being bound together properly. 

This can help you save time, money and more importantly stress! Working with Liquid Metal Coatings can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be... that's why we started Liqui-Met, to make Metal Coatings that are easy to use, offer great results and are cost effective. 

If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check back in each week as we post new articles with top tips, product releases and much more.

 

Autumnal Patination

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Ever wanted to capture the spirit of autumn in a surface finish, or art piece? Now you can. 

Our In-House product team has been working on a solution which when it is applied, transforms our liquid metal coatings and allows you to create stunning work pieces.

Created making use of a Bronze base, with a Patina consisting of Ammonium Chloride and Additionally Ferric Chloride, you can achieve some incredible effetcs. 

Looking for something a little richer? You can seal this finish in with a Modified Epoxy Resin, to create a Darker look which would look great as a Bar Top or Counter Surface.

Want to learn more about our Liquid Metal Coatings? Why not speak to a member of our team today? Call us on 01202 672 020 OR email us on; team@liqui-met.co.uk 

3D Metals

Innovative, progressive and ever changing... are just a few things you could say about our product range. 

Throughout the past few months, our team has worked tirelessly to constantly evolve and better the product range we offer to our customers. From this work, we regularly come across new and different uses for our products. 

Our Latest Innovation

The new BIG THING to come out of our development lab, is our innovative 3D Metal Technology, or "Chameleon Coating" as our team is calling it. 

This latest innovation makes use of a modified Polyurea, which when combined with our Liquid Metal Coating and or Mother Of Pearl, facilitates 3D Design allowing you to add depth and unlock a range of colours previously not possible with Independent Liquid Metal Coatings. 

Take A Look; 

If you want to know more, why not give our team a call? 

Simply Call Us On; 01202 672020 OR email team@liqui-met.co.uk

Metal Coatings for your Super Yacht

Thumper, a 103.4ft Super Yacht which can often be found cruising the Mediterranean coast is one of favourite projects to look back on. 

We where contacted by a local yacht builder to help produce a range of finishes in the communal areas on-board the yacht, particularly in the Bar console. 

Due to the flexibility in use of our Liquid Metal Coatings, we where asked to coat a series of materials in Bronze, as well as our Mother of Pearl finish which beautifully complimented the surrounding space. 

We have worked with a number of the UK's leading yacht makers and often find that our materials make a popular choice when considered against the traditional sheet materials. Because Liqui-Met can be applied to a range of materials, yacht builders, architects and designers can make use of light weight, cost effective materials, whilst still achieving a quality and luxury finish. 

If your interested in Liqui-Met and want to know more, why not speak to a member of our team today? Go on, we're a friendly bunch. 

Want to see more? Check back every Monday for more great posts, or follow us on Social Media to keep up to date with all the latest.

A rusted interior....? Wow!

How to use Rust... INSIDE!

You might find it to be a slightly strange idea, but using rusted iron or steel as part of your interior design, can really add a dramatic or rustic element to your home. 

A great example courtesy of Stylepark, shows how kitchen maker Warendorf of Germany used a metal coating to bring both warm and earthy tones into what is a light and natural space. 

To achieve a rusted effect on any substrate material, takes some degree of careful planning. Knowing how much oxidisation you want as an end result and knowing how to achieve it can be a challenge.

Rust has fast become a favoured stylistic device amongst interior designers due to its ability to subtly emit warm, earthy tones that hep bring minimal environments to life, without being overpowering or 'dark'.

With this trend seeing a big increase in recent years, we are noticing more and more of our customers taking interest in our Iron and Rusting products.

Our in house experts have developed a range of products and techniques, that can allow you to create your own work pieces, just like the ones you see above and below. 

Interested in doing this yourself? 

Just get in touch with a member of our team today, who can give you free tailored advice on how to achieve this look using our range of Liquid Metal Coatings. 

 

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It's All Just Horseplay!

As one of the UK's most innovative Liquid Metal Coating Manufacturers, we take great care in the development and testing of our product range. Each week, our In-House product team, get to work on trying out new and unusual ways of applying our products to a variety of different substrate materials. 

From this continuous research, we've been able to help our customers create unique work pieces that make the most of more cost efficient materials and save both time and money in the process. 

One of the more unusual ways we experiment with our metal coatings, is by taking somewhat random products and materials, such as a children's happy meal toy, coating it in one of our liquid metal products and seeing how it turns out.

This week was the turn of everyone's favourite Shrek character 'Donkey' which we coated in our Tin metal coating. 

By choosing slightly unusual materials such as a toy, or otherwise, we can suitably demonstrate how widely our range can be used, and also support our customers when they need advice on best practice, application methods, or otherwise when experimenting with their own choice of materials. 

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The Impossible... Re-Imagined

A Super Duper Loofah!

Since developing the Liqui-Met range, we have always sought to push our creative boundaries.

We regularly experiment with new substrates when continually developing our products, this way we can be sure the product you buy is as simple and easy to use as possible, as well as one that you'll enjoy using. 

Due to this we get to experiment with a lot of different materials, this week was the turn of the trusty bathroom loofah. We wanted to see how our coatings would work with something porous that also has a variable surface. The result? something pretty awesome.

Take A Closer Look... 

We used our Aluminium metal coating, spray applied to the loofah using a standard Gravity Fed Gun. We then allowed the product to set, then quickly sanded it off to achieve something quite impressive. 

See what you can make using our range and be sure to send in a picture or two and we may include it in our next post, or in our Monthly Newsletter. 

 

Inspired? Want to find out more? Get In Touch!

CHEZ FRED

Chez Fred is one of the most popular fish and chip eateries the south coast has to offer. With a beautiful indoor space, there is plenty of room to cater for a large group, or a just to just offer a table for two. It’s grown to become a local hot spot for those looking to enjoy quality British cuisine.

We were recently invited with our sister company TEKNE to work on the refit of their flagship Westbourne eatery. We worked on several areas that included the serving counters and bar tops.

Our brief was to create a suite of coated surfaces that we would apply our copper coating to. Due to the flexibility of our products, we were able to offer a premium, high quality finish that was able to withstand the effects of prolonged exposure to salt, vinegar and other potentially corrosive substances. We also needed to ensure that the surface was easy to maintain and keep clean, without any arduous cleaning processes.

 

Working closely with Fred and the team, we chose from a number of material choices, where we then settled on the liquid copper finish. As you can see from looking at the project gallery, this finish complements the overall look and combination of materials really well and creates a very striking finish to both the serving counters and bar tops.

The finished outcome is the perfect match for the venue that offers the best fish and chips in Britain!

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NEW WEBSITE

This week we saw the launch of our BRAND NEW website.

Liqui-Met, which is a division of Custom Tek Coatings has become so popular that we decided to launch its own stand-alone site.

Featuring more content relating directly to the quality Liquid Metal solutions we provide, the website also hosts news, updates on events, projects and more. 

Over the next few weeks and months, we'll continue to update our site, with a whole host of content which will help you to discover Liqui-Met and the masterpieces you can create using it. 

Our new site hosts a number of sections, such as product pages, so you can further explore each metal option and see work from some of our great customers.

You can also read this blog, which will give you news and updates on our latest projects, the latest product updates, and also some useful content. 

We've also launched ourselves on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

So if you use any of those platforms, be sure to follow us and stay up to date with all the latest news, ideas and offers.