How To Age Tin Roofing

It may seem like a big project but all you need is some ordinary household products to make a metal object age several years in just a few hours or so.

How to age tin roofing.

If you have a large flat pan that holds the corrugated metal put the vinegar and bleach solution into the pan and set the corrugated metal in the solution for a rusted effect on both sides of the corrugated tin. I am going to show you how to make shiny new tin look like it just came off of the side of an old barn in only one day. There s a project we ve had in mind for our rv all we needed was some antique horseshoes. First things first buy your tin.

I can t tell you how many times i came across rusty horseshoes while we were living in georgia but i wasn t quite ready for my project so i kept telling myself i d get them later. It was about 10 for my sheet. Instead of leaving the metal outside for years to age on its own speed up the process with vinegar or faux finish it with paint or glaze. To make your new shiny metal appear old you can antique it with paint.

It will have darker and lighter places and find a beauty all on its own. How to make metal rust. After burning the finish off spray or dip the item in a bath of bleach vinegar or salt water. But this technique works really well especially on galvanized metal roofing.

When it s the right amount of rustiness rinse it off and let it age out in the weather. From vintage metal signs to rustic magnet boards to unique wall treatments you can do all kinds of things. And if you love rustic farmhouse style or industrial décor once you know how to age galvanized metal roofing you can make so many cool diy décor pieces. If you want to age galvanized metal just remember you won t be able to control every little inch.

Many types of galvanized metal do not rust but a patina or a duller finish makes them look weathered or aged. You can also tarnish it using corrosive materials such as acid cleaner vinegar and salt. For my project i needed a big piece so i purchased an 8ft tall by about 2 5ft wide sheet of corrugated roof panel at lowes. That will get the oxidization process started.

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