2.4.10 | Easthampton, MA | Chemetal is pleased to introduce two new steel designs: 380 Weathered Steel and 381 Aged Steel. Rich with the gritty feel of a rail yard, 380 Weathered Steel looks like nothing more than a piece of steel soaked with sun, rain, and time until achieving its pleasing, organic hue.

The more linear 381 Aged Steel appears as a slab of forgotten offal, luckily discovered beneath a pile of metal slats. In fact, both are produced in-house by Chemetal with a remarkably simple process: water, sea
salt, and the company’s long experience creating metal designs. The look of Weathered Steel was an R&D item that almost overnight became a runway backdrop for Hervé Leger at NYC Fashion Week.

While Chemetal usually works with softer metals like aluminum, copper, and brass, the company found the look of rusted steel panels irresistible, and took the necessary steps to make this a usable product in commercial interiors. Color and tone are closely monitored for manufacturing
consistency, and each sheet is lightly top coated to prevent heavy “rust rub off.” Also, Chemetal can custom cut the 4-ft. by 8-ft. by .025-in.-thick steel designs to size.

Early feedback from the design community, both at NeoCon 2009 and through spec rep visits, has been among the most positive Chemetal has received for any product introduction. Weathered Steel and Aged Steel are additions to Chemetal’s 300 Series, which includes 18 oxidized and patinaed copper and brass designs. In this Series, every sheet is a unique work of art created by hand.

Like many Chemetal designs– which contribute to LEED with up to 85% recycled content–Weathered and Aged Steel contain 30% recycled content.

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About Chemetal

Based in Easthampton, MA, Chemetal is a massive collection of over 100 metal designs, manufactured by Chemetal and sourced the world over. The company’s collection includes brushed aluminums, oxidized brass and copper designs, HPL metal laminates, tinted metals, perforated patterns, and more. Many Chemetal designs contribute to LEED points with up to
85% recycled content. Call or visit to learn more. 800 807-7341 chemetalco.com