Reactive patina
Red Patina
About this product
Achieve warm red, rust and oxidised metal effects with LMFX® red reactive metal patina. Designed for realistic weathered and aged metal finishes.
What it's for
- Warm red, rust and oxidised effects.
- Best on iron. Also works on dark bronze and zinc.
- Reacts with a real metal finish made with LMFX metal powders and binders, indoors and outdoors.
- Furniture accents, architectural surfaces, sculptures and bespoke interior features.
Key specs
| Pack sizes | 150 ml, 400 ml, 3 x 150 ml, 3 x 400 ml |
|---|---|
| Works on | Best on iron. Also works on dark bronze and zinc. |
| Application | Spray or brush. Test your technique before the full application. |
| Sealing | A clear sealer is recommended over the patina to protect it from general wear. |
| Safety | Wear gloves and eye protection, and use in a well-ventilated area. Keep it out of drains and watercourses. |
| Storage and shelf life | Keep in the original container, tightly closed and upright, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. |
| Safety data sheet | Download the SDS (PDF) |
How to use
More on the training pageMake the metal finish
Apply an LMFX metal finish (metal powder mixed with binder) in a metal that suits this patina.
Spray or brush
Spray or brush the patina onto the metal finish. The colour comes from a chemical reaction with the real metal. Wear gloves and eye protection, and use in a well-ventilated area.
Test, then seal
Make a sample in your technique first, so you know how the effect develops. Seal the finished patina with a clear sealer.
You'll also need
Iron KitTextured or Fine binderfrom £94.80An iron finish for the red patina to rust.
Iron powder1kg · 4kgfrom £54.00Iron powder on its own, to mix with your binder.
FAQ
Which patina works with which metal?
Blue and green patinas are made for copper, bronze and brass (green reacts most strongly on copper). Red patina is for iron, for rust and oxidised effects. Dark bronze and zinc also take patinas: the set of all three lets you test them.
What does the patina react with?
Real metal. It works by reacting chemically with a surface made with LMFX metal powders and binders, which gives authentic age, colour variation and depth.
Do I need to seal it?
A clear sealer is recommended, to protect the patina from general wear.
How do I use it safely?
Wear gloves and eye protection, and use in a well-ventilated area. Keep it out of drains and watercourses, and read the safety data sheet before use.
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