RustiQ
Raw iron that rusts on the wall — an industrial patina finish, formed entirely by hand.
- Iron
- Indoor
- Wall
- Feature
- Rust
- Effect
Iron that rusts.
RustiQ is a decorative finish based on real iron powder, troweled onto interior walls and objects and then activated with the Stoopen & Meeûs RustiQ & OxiQ activator. The iron particles oxidise on the surface, and the final appearance is dictated by the spatula technique and the way the activation is applied.
What emerges is a genuine rust patina — the warm oranges, ambers and deep browns of weathered iron — for an honest, industrial 'cool decoration' look. Because the corrosion is real, every surface has its own grain, bloom and depth that no printed colour can imitate.
RustiQ pairs naturally with OxiQ, which is based on copper powder: the two share one activator, so they can be applied simultaneously or in turn to build combined rust-and-copper effects. It is an interior finish for feature walls and decorative objects, and is not intended for heavy-use surfaces such as worktops, floors or stairs.
How it goes on.
- Composition
- A decorative finish based on iron powder, supplied as a grey powder in 4 kg packs and activated by the transparent Stoopen & Meeûs RustiQ & OxiQ activator. It is mixed with roughly 0.88 litres of water per 4 kg to a homogeneous consistency.
- Equipment
- RustiQ is applied thinly with a Venetian or Japanese trowel; the activator is rolled on generously in cross-wise strokes until fully saturated and can be gently burnished with the trowel. A long-hair or fine-grain roller adds extra oxide structure. Tools clean up with soap and water.
- Protection
- RustiQ is not scrub-resistant and must be sealed after 8-12 hours with Uniwall 1KPUMat, applied thinly and evenly with a 5 mm felt roller (one coat, or two for more intensively used areas). The sealer deepens and intensifies the colours.
- Where it's used
- Interior use only, on feature walls and decorative objects first primed with one coat of Stoopen & Meeûs StucPrimer. It is not suitable for intensively used surfaces such as worktops, floors and stairs.
Where RustiQ works.
From feature walls to decorative objects, RustiQ brings a genuine rust patina to interior surfaces — a hand-worked iron finish where real corrosion gives every wall its own grain and depth.
- FloorsSuitable for seamless floor applications.
- Vertical surfacesIdeal for walls and vertical finishes.
- IndoorsPerfect for interior applications.
- OutdoorsDesigned to endure exterior environments.
- FurnitureCan be applied to tables, counters and furniture surfaces.
- Home useIdeal for residential and living spaces.
- Commercial useSuitable for shops, offices and public environments.
- Fire resistantProvides resistance to heat and flame.
- StainproofResists stains and easy to clean.
- Underfloor heatingPerforms well with radiant floor heating systems.
- AntislipSafe and slip-resistant for high-traffic areas.
- UV resistantProtects colour and texture from sun exposure.
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