Finishes
All our steel products are hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461, creating a durable, corrosion-resistant finish that provides long-term protection with minimal maintenance.
The freshly galvanised surface has a bright silver appearance, which gradually mellows to a matt light grey as it weathers. Before painting, we prepare the galvanised surface to ensure the paint adheres properly. We use carefully selected paint finishes but never gloss.
If you have a particular colour in mind, we can paint any of our products to order. Call us on 01225 851577 to discuss your requirements.
Plain Zinc Galvanized
Freshly hot-dip galvanised steel has a bright silver appearance which gradually mellows to a matt light grey as the zinc weathers. This natural change takes place over several years, depending on exposure to the elements.
Hot-dip galvanising provides excellent long-term protection for mild steel and has been used for more than a century on products such as garden arches, water troughs and canopy roofs. It is a durable, low-maintenance finish that needs no painting.
Aged Zinc Galvanized
Aged Zinc recreates the appearance of naturally weathered galvanised steel, without waiting years for the zinc to mellow. After galvanising, we etch the fresh zinc surface to produce a matt dark grey finish with the character of weathered metal.
It is not paint, but zinc itself. The surface will continue to oxidise over time, developing an irregular patina that is unique to each product and has the appearance of aged lead.
Black Paint
A classic jet black finish that works particularly well on door canopies, porches, railings, trellis and garden arches. The matt finish used on canopy and porch roofs gives a simple, understated appearance, while our wirework is finished in satin for a slightly more durable, tactile surface.
All painted products are galvanised first and the zinc surface is prepared before painting, providing the same underlying protection from corrosion.
Grey Paint
Our Grey is matched to the colour of Welsh slate, making it a natural choice for products that sit alongside traditional roofing materials. It works particularly well on door canopies and porches, as well as our garden products.
Canopy and porch roofs are finished in a matt, high-build paint, while wirework is satin powder coated. Both finishes are applied over pre-treated galvanised steel for a durable, low-maintenance surface.
Light Bark Paint
Light Bark is a mellow green-grey, inspired by the colour of Bay Tree bark. It is particularly well suited to garden trellis and arches, where its softer tone allows the planting to remain the focus.
The satin finish is applied to pre-treated galvanised steel, providing a durable, low-maintenance surface that weathers well in the garden.
Anthracite Grey Paint
A deep, sophisticated grey that sits comfortably between black and lighter architectural greys. Anthracite works particularly well on fireguards, as well as our contemporary trellis and arches.
It also complements black wood-burning stoves, painted steel windows and modern glazed doors. The satin finish is applied over pre-treated galvanised steel for a durable, low-maintenance surface.