METALLICUM
Real-metal and oxidized effect finishes for statement surfaces.
Color Range
Metallicum Shades
Liquid metal effect finishes
Steel
Cool silver-grey metallic
Copper
Rich dark cherry-copper metallic
Brass
Deep amber-bronze metallic
Gold
Olive-gold aged patina
Inspiration
Metallicum in Interiors
See how Metallicum finishes transform real spaces
Metallicum Copper
Kitchen Island
Metallicum Brass
Dining Room
Metallicum Gold
Bathroom Vanity
Metallicum Steel
Bathroom Vanity
Application
Real Metal. Professional Application.
ATRIA Metallicum contains 50% real metal powder in a polyurethane gel base. Applied with a spatula in 2 coats, then polished after 12–18 hours with 1000-grit and 3000-grit pads to reveal the metallic lustre. Wild Rust finishes use a separate oxidation process with the Attivatore activator.
Professional application is recommended — the polishing technique requires experience to achieve an even, consistent metallic finish. For project guidance or applicator referrals, talk to our team.
Surface Preparation & Priming
Apply Metallicum and Wild Rust only over clean, dry, sound surfaces. Remove dust, grease, wax, mildew, and loose/flaking paint; patch cracks and fill defects first. Prime with a smooth, water-based acrylic primer/sealer — the recommended primer for both finishes. Avoid quartz or sanded 'grip' primers — their grain can telegraph through the polished metallic finish.
- Sound drywall, plaster, masonry, or well-bonded painted walls — one coat of acrylic primer/sealer to even absorption and promote adhesion.
- Chalky, powdery, or weak surfaces — remove loose material and stabilize with a consolidating/binding primer first; once it no longer powders, follow with the acrylic primer.
- Smooth, glossy, sealed, or non-absorbent surfaces (tile, glass, glossy paint, metal) — degloss/sand to a dull profile and use a smooth high-adhesion bonding primer.
Let the primer dry fully and test adhesion before applying the finish. See the product Technical Data Sheet for full substrate-specific prep.
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METALLICUM
Metallicum Steel
Single-component water-based decorative coating formulated with a proprietary blend of metallic alloys that create an authentic liquid steel effect. Applied with a stainless steel spatula, then sanded with 1000 grit and polished with 4000 grit for a reflective, brushed-metal surface. Requires a smooth acrylic primer/sealer before application — avoid quartz or grainy primers, which can telegraph through the polished metallic finish. See the TDS for substrate-specific prep.
2.5 kg · ~2.2 L · ~0.58 US gal
In stock now from the latest Dallas restock — limited allocation. Checkout quantity is limited to current availability.
METALLICUM
Metallicum Copper
Single-component water-based decorative coating formulated with a proprietary blend of metallic alloys containing real copper particles, creating an authentic liquid copper effect. Applied with a stainless steel spatula, then sanded with 1000 grit and polished with 4000 grit for a warm, reflective cherry-copper surface. Requires a smooth acrylic primer/sealer before application — avoid quartz or grainy primers, which can telegraph through the polished metallic finish. See the TDS for substrate-specific prep.
2.5 kg · ~2.2 L · ~0.58 US gal
METALLICUM
Metallicum Brass
Single-component water-based decorative coating formulated with a proprietary blend of metallic alloys containing real brass particles (copper-zinc alloy), creating an authentic liquid brass effect. Applied with a stainless steel spatula, then sanded with 1000 grit and polished with 4000 grit for a warm, luminous champagne-gold surface. Requires a smooth acrylic primer/sealer before application — avoid quartz or grainy primers, which can telegraph through the polished metallic finish. See the TDS for substrate-specific prep.
2.5 kg · ~2.2 L · ~0.58 US gal
Back in stock after selling out on preorder — just restocked from Italy, limited Dallas allocation, while supplies last. Checkout quantity is limited to current availability.
METALLICUM
Metallicum Gold
Single-component water-based decorative coating formulated with a proprietary blend of metallic alloys that create a luxurious liquid gold effect. Applied with a stainless steel spatula, then sanded with 1000 grit and polished with 4000 grit for a deep, warm gold surface with complex olive and bronze undertones. Requires a smooth acrylic primer/sealer before application — avoid quartz or grainy primers, which can telegraph through the polished metallic finish. See the TDS for substrate-specific prep.
2.5 kg · ~2.2 L · ~0.58 US gal
In stock now from the latest Dallas restock — limited allocation. Checkout quantity is limited to current availability.
Not sure which finish? Start with the catalog
METALLICUM Finishes Catalog
Real hand-applied metallic samples in a printed catalog — Steel, Copper, Brass, and Gold — plus the printed Wild Rust catalog covering the oxidized Iron and Copper effects. Ships same business day from Dallas, and your $15.00 is credited toward your next order of $100+.
Color Range
Wild Rust Shades
Authentic Corten and oxidized copper effect finishes
Iron
Dark Corten oxidized rust
Iron + Copper
Copper with verdigris patina
Inspiration
Wild Rust in Interiors
Statement oxidized walls that command attention
Wild Rust Iron
Living Room
Wild Rust Iron + Copper
Living Room
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Complete Wild Rust Sets
Each Set includes all three components — base, activator, and protective sealer — at sum-of-parts pricing. Wild Rust requires the full system to develop and preserve the oxidized finish.
METALLICUM
Wild Rust Iron Set
Complete 3-bottle Corten rust effect system. Includes Wild Rust Iron base 2.5L with real iron aggregates, Wild Rust Activator 0.75L for triggering oxidation, and Wild Rust Protective Sealer 0.75L for locking in the patina. Apply two coats of base, then activate to develop genuine, evolving rust patterns. Shades range from warm oxide red to deep brown depending on number of activator applications. Seal with included Protettivo for permanent finish. Interior and exterior use.
3-bottle Set: 2.5L base + 0.75L Activator + 0.75L Sealer
Back in stock from the latest Dallas restock — limited allocation, while supplies last. Individual components are temporarily reserved for complete set fulfillment.
METALLICUM
Wild Rust Copper Set
Complete 3-bottle verdigris patina system. Includes Wild Rust Copper base 2.5L with real copper aggregates, Wild Rust Activator 0.75L for triggering oxidation, and Wild Rust Protective Sealer 0.75L for locking in the patina. Apply two coats of base, then activate to develop authentic copper verdigris patina. Shades range from warm copper to oxidized green depending on number of activator applications. Seal with included Protettivo for permanent finish. Interior and exterior use.
3-bottle Set: 2.5L base + 0.75L Activator + 0.75L Sealer
Back in stock after selling out on preorder — just restocked from Italy, limited Dallas allocation, while supplies last. Individual components are temporarily reserved for complete set fulfillment.
METALLICUM
Wild Rust Iron + Copper Duo
Both Wild Rust Complete Sets in one bundle: the Iron Set (authentic Corten rust) and the Copper Set (oxidized verdigris patina), each with its own 2.5L base, 0.75L Activator, and 0.75L Protective Sealer. Pair the two effects across a project — Corten feature wall plus verdigris accents — at $629 for the Duo versus $680.94 bought separately.
2 Complete Sets — 6 bottles total
Components
Need to extend a Wild Rust project?
Extra Wild Rust base, activator, and protective sealer for larger installations or active Wild Rust Iron and Copper projects. For new projects, the Complete Set above is still the safest starting point because the finish needs all three components to function.
METALLICUM
Wild Rust Iron Base
Base component for the Wild Rust Iron Corten effect system. Use with Wild Rust Activator and Wild Rust Protective Sealer to create and preserve authentic oxidized rust patterns. Sold separately for larger projects and component top-ups.
2.5 L (~0.66 gal)
METALLICUM
Wild Rust Copper Base
Base component for the Wild Rust Copper verdigris patina system. Use with Wild Rust Activator and Wild Rust Protective Sealer to create and preserve authentic oxidized copper and green-blue patina patterns. Sold separately for larger projects and component top-ups.
2.5 L (~0.66 gal)
METALLICUM
Wild Rust Activator (Refill)
Reactive ammonia solution that activates and intensifies the controlled oxidation of Wild Rust coatings. Apply on completely dry Wild Rust surface with spalter brush, sponge, or low-pressure spray. Each additional coat deepens the rust (Iron) or verdigris (Copper) effect — giving full creative control over the final aesthetic. Do not dilute.
0.75 L (~0.20 gal)
METALLICUM
Wild Rust Protective Sealer (Refill)
High-performance transparent water-based polyurethane protector for Wild Rust finishes. Creates a waterproof barrier that blocks further oxidation and locks in the decorative patina permanently. Apply in two thin coats after the oxidized effect has fully matured (24–48 hours). Essential for both interior and exterior Wild Rust installations. Does not alter the aesthetic character of the surface.
0.75 L (~0.20 gal)