Corten Steel Finish with Household Products! // How To // DIY Projects

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

What do you think of this look?

[@TwoMooseDesign]

Love it

[@AndyBirdBuilds]

Love this look! And its so simple!

[@nandhagopalo.s1853]

How to protect this finish in the long term?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

@@nandhagopalo.s1853 You can spray lacquer over the metal to seal it.

[@IMEEMADE]

This is awesome! Love the look of rusty Corten!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Me too! It has this awesome desert vibe

[@BruceAUlrich]

Very cool! I like how it turned out...thanks for sharing the process!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks Bruce! I'm liking how it turned out too

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

I'm just so in love with your style in everything you make and produce Bao 😍 beautiful work

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thank you so much Nickole!

[@rossmcleod7983]

Hah! Nice result. Linseed oil is a time honoured treatment for steel too. I use it on most everything, from exterior brick work (bit of carbon black oxide to tint it), wood both internal and external, copper, concrete, gal steel, corten and raw steel after a suitable period of oxidising. Wonderful stuff, proper wabi sabi look.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Oh I didn't know that! Might have to give it a try in the future

[@jerrywhidby.]

Have you tried Japanning?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

@@jerrywhidby. nope. Never heard of it

[@BevelishCreations]

This is really cool. I love that rusty look

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks man! Me too!

[@soedesh1234]

Awesome technique! I plan to use this for some architectural trim around my soffit vents. I think that this finish on steel will blend nicely with my western red cedar soffits. It might be useful to wash the parts first with soapy water to remove any mill lubricants or fingerprints, for consistency across parts.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@AceWoodCo]

Love the vlog style of the video. I know it takes a lot of effort to show up in front of the camera, and you nailed it! 👌🏽 and rusting the brackets look sick too!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

haha for sure! I need to work on being more comfortable with myself. That will make things so much easier.

[@TwoMooseDesign]

Great video! Cool process

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks guys!

[@CoffeyCustomBuilds]

Definitely a cool look and a great way to get that rustic look!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I think it's a pretty unique look

[@garagemonkeysan]

Super cool look. Like the evenness too. Mahalo for sharing!🙂🐒

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks so much man! Loving how it looks

[@jb-ik8sj]

I'll have to try that. Good information. Thanks

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

What kind of wizardry is this?! Such a cool process - I'm definitely saving this video for future reference!

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks man! It'll be cool to see some leather work incorporated with metal!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

@@DesignCraftWorkshop I totally agree! I may need to figure out a project to do just that!

[@alanbuilds7829]

Pretty cool man! Always look forward to your videos.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I look forward to you watching my videos

[@3ddiy]

Great video my guy. Love the story telling.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks my dude!

[@pTreesWorkshop]

That’s a dope effect man! Super cool. Keep up the great work

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks man! loving how it looks!

[@jb-ik8sj]

I like the one to your left best

[@victorgaytan1213]

Great vid, any sealer recomendations to maintain the desired rust (color) for as long as possible? TIA

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I would use a clear lacquer to seal it off. It darkens a bit though.

[@MYeditor77]

Thanks for the informative and interesting video. I would like to create my own exterior corten steel look. How would I seal.tgis look please?.I'm concerned when it rains the rust will run down my house. Thank you.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I would use an exterior oil base urethane to seal it

[@MYeditor77]

@@DesignCraftWorkshop thank you. Would this stand 45⁰C heat during summer and rain during winter ? Also do I have to keep applying this oil ?

[@Mjojowo]

Hi from Indo. Did you use the stainless or cold roll steel bracket?

[@bmotik]

Does it make sense to seal it with some kind of transparent finish?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Yes you can. Clear urethane is fine

[@jerrywhidby.]

Maybe the solution wasn't saturated with salt yet on the first one? I love corten steel. I would have added to seal the rust with wax paste.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Possibly! But I added a good amount of salt 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@giorgiokordalis4893]

got a basic question: what type of steel has been used ? corten A or some normal mild steel ?

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

I don’t know the specifics on the metal but I believe it works on regular steel at the box store

[@urvichheda7010]

Wht is the ratio of white vinegar and hyderogen peroxide

[@VeraPlatt-el6sm]

I’d like to know this as well. The audio really wasn’t clear.

[@jossmits153]

@@VeraPlatt-el6smAgree. Audio is not clear at all.

[@jossmits153]

Hé probably means: ratio is 1000:800 mililiter

[@Showcase-DB]

is it create residue or peeling skin after applying the solution

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It does a little bit so having a clear sealer is best

[@Showcase-DB]

Thanks @@DesignCraftWorkshop

[@abdocom72]

What is the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is it 3% or 35%

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

It’s 3%

[@stojanfuntek]

...and lifetime how long...

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Has been lasting for awhile now

[@stojanfuntek]

I hope 5years.....

[@muhammedlamyp.j9860]

Pls someone the proportion ratio ..

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

The ratio is explained in the video.

[@VeraPlatt-el6sm]

@@DesignCraftWorkshopNot clearly or audible enough. Also 1 to 8 parts of what ml? Then one tablespoon of salt. Surely using liters vs ml will need more salt.

[@antti-kristian9347]

Do not do this to anything important! It might look nice for now, but unlike Corten, it will keep on rusting. Soon it will look terrible. A little later it will rust completely through, destroying your piece.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Thanks. You can actually seal it with a clear sealer to prevent it from further rusting.

[@rossmcleod7983]

Or WD40. Or Inox.