Zinc Table Tops Industrial Decor

Designs 05 uses natural or patinated zinc sheets to create rustic zinc table tops, round, square, rectangle or bespoke shapes. We can make rounds up to 100cm in diameter and rectangles up to 290cm x 100cm in one piece without a seam. Ideally suited for an industrial-themed kitchen. There are many metal patina finish options to choose from.

aged zinc table top

Dark Patina Zinc Table Tops

A straightforward 6-seater zinc table top with a dark patina finish

The zinc sheet is wrapped around MRMDF and double-folded underneath so the edge of the sheet is not visible. There are no visible or touchable fixings. Corners are soldered.

Special Round Zinc Table Tops

This zinc table top is 120cm in diameter, so it had to be constructed with a seam across the centre. (The zinc is folded to the seam). The other unusual feature is the raw steel edge band around the perimeter and decorative brass studs.

The zinc has a bespoke, very dark patina finish.

dark aged zinc table
zinc table tops example - a natural zinc table

Natural Zinc Outdoor Table

A regular zinc table top with a natural zinc finish. The zinc is fixed to a birch ply substrate so it withstands weathering.

There is no patina, so this top will age naturally through wet and dry cycles to a mid-grey colour.

The customer sourced the base and ordered the top sized up to fit.

Natural Zinc Kitchen Table Tops

A natural zinc-topped table is waiting to be installed in the kitchen; the zinc wraps around the timber and back underneath, creating a smooth, snag-free feel.

The zinc will start to patina with use and washing. Applying beeswax after washing and drying will slow down the patina.

natural zinc table top

Table Bases and Design Notes

We find most clients prefer to search for and find their own base. There are so many options; just Google “table bases uk,” and you are presented with an array of styles and suppliers. Searching through architectural reclaim locally or online can be very interesting. Should a client have their own design for a bespoke table base, we can often help.

Note that if you are finding your own base, you may consider doing this before ordering a bespoke zinc table top so you get the dimensions correct. Also, ensure the table base is strong enough. A 3cm thick zinc top weighs circa 32 kilos per square meter. This weight is not always pro rata for thicker tops. You can get an approximate weight of other designs if you send us a design brief with dimensions.

So, all in all, designing your own zinc table can be a very interesting and rewarding project.

About Zinc

Zinc is a live metal, it is ideally suited for an industrial rustic look. We supply table tops in either a natural or patina finish. The patina finish is a starting point away from new zinc for it to continue to acquire patina. Natural will also patina with use and age and react to its environment.

Areas with heavy use and zinc that is washed more regularly will patina differently. Over time, the appearance of the whole top will mature.

We are asked about lacquering zinc table tops to preserve the initial look. If it’s for outdoor use, it’s better just to let it patina naturally; table tops outdoors often have a hard life. If it’s indoors, we can offer lacquering. Just take care of the finish by using trivets, heat-insulating pads, etc., to protect the lacquer from damage.

Some would argue that the whole point of having zinc is to go with nature, to let it age and react with its environment.

Zinc Table Tops, How it’s done

We work with architects, designers & private clients.

Production of table tops starts in our woodworking department, where we cut and assemble the substrate. We have CNC equipment to cut accurately, usually in MRMDF or high-quality birch plywood.

When the timber is ready, it passes to the metal working shop for zinc cladding. Again, we have computerised machinery to ensure accuracy in cutting and bending. Corner details are soldered.

The third stage is finishing, which is done in our patina studio, either natural or patina.

Finally, the finished zinc table top is inspected and packed for shipping or collection.

For Inspiration

All our table tops, including our zinc table tops, can be finished in a metal patina, with or without lacquer, depending on the theme of your kitchen or dining room. Have a look at our metal finishes on these links:

Note: We also make Zinc Worktops. Remember to check out our copper table tops and maybe consider a brass table for your next project for a style change.

Contact Us

Contact us now, tel 0151 526 4777, email sales@designs05.co.uk or complete our Contact Form and one of our sales staff will get back in touch and discuss your ideas.

Designs 05 was established in 2005; it is a trading style of Metal Sheets Ltd.

Unit 4, Millmead Buildings,
83 Sefton Lane,
Maghull,
Liverpool, L31 8BU

Brass, Copper & Zinc Interiors since 2005

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