How To Age Sheet Metal

The cleaner acts as stripping agent removing the galvanized finish from the metal.

How to age sheet metal. Have you ever wondered how to age metal. The best part is you probably already have all. To age galvanized metal start by sanding it with 80 grit sandpaper until it no longer looks shiny and slick. Place an old towel in a large plastic bin then simply pour vinegar on the towel until its soaked.

The longer it sits the more aged the piece will look. Do you have a suggestion how i should spread the cleaner around on it to get a nice somewhat aged rusty look. Then put the metal on a plastic sheet in an open or well ventilated area and put on safety glasses gloves and a long sleeved shirt to protect yourself from the chemicals. Let the metal sit for 24 hours covered in toilet cleaner and steel wool.

With a piece of steel wool work cleaner into a lather covering all of the exterior including handles and crevices image 2. Place lathered bucket outside or in a well ventilated area for 2 4 hours or until dry. Use a wet towel or rag to. Use steel wool again to rub the toilet cleaner everywhere.

I want to put sheet 45 x10 of galvanized metal on my farmhouse bathroom wall and the 12 above the shower wall. While wearing gloves lightly sand the entire piece of metal with steel wool.