Atelier Finishes
Metallic Finishes
What Metallic Finishes Are
Our metallic finishes are built from real metal powder — copper for OxiQ, iron for RustiQ — troweled onto the wall and then brought to life with an activator. As the metal oxidises, the surface develops a true patina: verdigris greens, coppers, ambers and rusts, shaped entirely by the maker's hand. Because the corrosion is real, the depth and movement can't be printed or imitated.
Applications
Feature walls
A single metal wall as the centrepiece of a room, alive with patina and depth.
Decorative objects
Panels, screens and objects finished in real oxidised copper or iron.
Hospitality & retail
Bars, lobbies and shopfronts that want a genuine, tactile metal presence.
Reception walls
A memorable first surface for offices, galleries and studios.
Atelier Finishes
Real metal, left to patina.
The Benefits
- Real oxidised metal — a genuine patina, not a print
- Living verdigris, copper and rust tones with real depth
- Every surface unique, shaped by hand and activation
- OxiQ and RustiQ combine for mixed metal-and-rust effects
- Applied and sealed by trained SolidRock craftsmen
- Sealed to preserve the finished patina
Where It Works
- Interior feature walls
- Decorative objects and panels
- Bars, hospitality and retail
- Reception and gallery walls
- Statement ceilings
Where It Doesn't
- Exterior weather-exposed surfaces
- Floors, worktops and stairs
- Wet or submerged surfaces
- High-abrasion, high-traffic areas
Our Process
Consultation & sample
We agree the effect — copper, rust or a blend — and make an activated sample in your light.
Priming
The wall is prepared with the right primer so the metal layer keys and holds.
Metal application
Real copper or iron powder is troweled on by hand, building the surface.
Activation & seal
An activator draws out the patina; once it reaches the look you want, the surface is sealed.
Installing in South Florida
These are interior finishes, where we control the activation and then seal the surface so the patina stays as intended. Our team plans the work around your space and its light.
Cost
$20–$40
per sq ft