Made with 14-gauge sheets (approximately 1/16″ thick).
Front edges are available in any thickness –1 ½” is standard.
The filler material we use for welding is Zinc or special Non-Lead Solder.
Zinc sheet is bonded to solid waterproof MDF. It is equal in height to the front edge thickness.
Any length or layout may be produced. Non-welded butt seams may be required.
The long-term look is distinctly “Old World Charm,” as these Counters will acquire a patina or “living finish” that changes with time.
Zinc is a reactive metal and will acquire a pattern of use.
What does it look like?
Zinc is a reactive metal that will develop a patina and change over time.
Matte zinc has a distinctive blue-gray hue and will develop a darker-gray patina over time.
Professionally patinated zinc will be darker and more uniform than zinc that develops its patina naturally.
Both matte and patinated zinc have a “living finish” and will continue to evolve throughout the lifetime of the countertop.
What can I expect?
Zinc is food safe and even anti-bacterial, making it a great material for food preparation surfaces.
Zinc countertops are not and are not meant to represent a monolithic surface.
Slight scratches, pinhole,s and soldering marks can be expected on your zinc countertop; these slight imperfections are what create the European, rustic charm of this country metal.
Hammered zinc will have a wavy, undulated surface and will not be machine flat.
Over time, your countertop will develop a unique pattern of use. Areas of frequent use and cleaning will appear lighter and smoother, while areas that are used less often will look darker.
Depending on the size and shape of your countertop, a non-welded butt seam may be required for construction.
Very large tops may require a mechanical, silicone-sealed field joint. No on-site welding is necessary.
Getting A Quote:
For any other zinc construction related inquiries, please email info@brookscustom.com. We are happy to help you with any questions and helping you understand this unique material.