A: Most finishes are designed to be low maintenance, and you usually just need to give it a gentle clean with a cloth. However, care requirements depend on the level of use and location. We’re always happy to offer specialist advice on how to look after your bespoke decorative surface.
We have a huge collection of finishes in different textures and colours ranging from subtle aged bronze finishes to abstract artwork. Our finishes include faux fabrics, polished, antiqued, animal skins and leaves.
Bespoke Textured, Metal & Bronze Finishes
Bronze finishes work best when they look like they belong on the surface, not like they have been added on top as an afterthought. A lot of generic off-the-shelf options can look fine in a sample pot or under showroom lighting, then lose their depth, look too flat, or start to feel synthetic once they are installed. That is usually the point where designers, fabricators and clients come to us looking for something more natural and visually appealing.
At Metall-FX, we consider how the surface will be seen, handled and experienced over time. Our metal finishes are developed to bring a genuine sense of weight, texture and variation, so the result reads as a considered material choice rather than a coating. If a project needs warmth, richness or a more refined industrial edge, bronze finishes are often the answer, but only when they are thoughtfully installed.
Bamboo Garden
Brushed
Carved Honeycomb
Copper MONTIBUS
Copper Westfield
Corium Pars
Corten
Cracked Earth
Crazed Cracked
Dark Antique Sophia
Distressed Bronze
Falling Leaves
Hammered Honeycomb
HD62 Victory Gold
Iceburg
Keyed Honeycomb
Maple Tree
Multifarious Bronze
Pitted 9K
Raindrops
Rhythm
Shagreen
Weathered
Weave
White Bronze Cracked
White Bronze
Windy
Why Bronze Finishes Look Different Once Installed
The way a bronze finish looks in a small sample is not the same as how it looks once it is fitted in a larger space. In isolation, most options can look fine, but when they are used on walls, furniture or architectural details, flat or uniform finishes often start to look a bit dull or artificial.
A better bronze finish has slight changes in tone across the surface. Some areas look lighter, others a bit darker, and this helps it feel more natural and less “painted on”. It also changes depending on the light in the room, which stops it from feeling lifeless.
It is also important to consider how it works with other materials around it, like wood, stone or glass. If the finish is too even or shiny, it can stand out in the wrong way. When it has a bit of depth and variation, it blends in more comfortably and feels like part of the design rather than something added at the end.
Talk to our team to find the right finish for your project and make sure it looks good in the space, not just in a sample or photograph.
FAQs: Metal Finishes
Q: Is maintenance difficult once it’s installed?
Q: Will my chosen decorative surface match other materials in my project?
A: It’s important to view samples alongside your other finishes. What works on its own can sometimes feel different when placed next to wood, stone, or glass.
Q: What if I’m not sure which finish to choose?
A: We can guide you through suitable options based on your project, and you can also view our gallery to see what has worked well in similar spaces. If you’re unsure, we’ll help narrow it down based on where and how it will be used.