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lindagreg

15 years ago
I have called everywhere trying to locate a zine supplier...we are in So. Cal. Anyone have any ideas?
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  • PRO
    15 years ago
    You might want to look into a company who does stainless steel counter tops, they might be able to do zinc as well.
  • 14 years ago
    last modified: 14 years ago
    Look at rotometals.com. They have videos on their website about patina and you can order from them. Thinner gauge come rolled, thicker gauge will be trucked (more expensive shipping). A friend has a table like the restoration hardware table, and the zinc is a very thin gauge, so I think 30 would be fine. They'll send you samples; also get the patina solution so you can play with the colors.

    You can build the sub-structure for your counter top (plywood) and take it with the sheet of zinc you ordered to a sheet metal place, and they can cut and bend the zinc to fit your form perfectly. Then you can glue and solder it in place. I haven't done it yet, but looks like a relatively easy DIY project.

    Rotometals sprays a clear coat over the zinc to lock in the patina. But for a kitchen counter, I don't plan on the clear coat, but let it change color. I have also found that a good scrubbing with Bar Keepers Friend cleans off all the patina (really a tarnish), and lets me start over.

    If you do the zinc counter (or if you have already), I'd like to hear how it worked for you. I'll be doing it in the next couple of months.
  • 13 years ago
    Since my comment above, I have been doing more research and experimenting. I don't like the patina solutions, they all turn the zinc black. I'm looking for that soft grey that looks like pewter. I found a posting by someone in Croatia that said to use 200 gm iron chloride/ liter water, immerse for 20 min. I haven't tried that yet. The alternative is to let it age, apparently after a year or so, it will have that finish. I'll try the iron chloride and post my results. (Btw, I googled "how to give zinc grey patina")
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you!....have not had time to do anything quite yet! Appreciate your efforts and info though...keep em coming;-)
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    There's a US headquarters for a French manufacturer of zinc countertops in Raleigh, NC. You can email jpauwelsllc@aol.com. See www.etainier-tourangeau.com.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Love the look of zinc