I need to put some shelves up next to our copper heating pipes that run down the corner of the room. I am thinking of getting something like these, if I can also paint the copper to look similar. Just no idea what paint or method would be needed.
How to paint copper tube to look "industrial"
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I think that's a rubbed finish, where they applied bronze spray and let it harden, then sprayed with black and partially rubbed it off with a rag.
Or (more likely) the other way round (because bronze paint is more expensive so they'd only use a trace).
To simulate wear.
Your own paint will NOT match the factory finish.
Paint the pipes to match the wall.
Edit:
Looking again, I think the metal was painted black, then lightly rubbed with a rag holding traces of bronze paint. This is much more economical in materials, but not very convincing.
Or (more likely) the other way round (because bronze paint is more expensive so they'd only use a trace).
To simulate wear.
Your own paint will NOT match the factory finish.
Paint the pipes to match the wall.
Edit:
Looking again, I think the metal was painted black, then lightly rubbed with a rag holding traces of bronze paint. This is much more economical in materials, but not very convincing.
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