A wide variety of surface appearances: Zinc combines beautifully with other materials.
Whether it is used in renovation or new construction, traditional or avant-garde designs, zinc is an elegant partner for many building envelope materials, blending with wood, glass, stone and other materials in complete harmony.
In order to ensure that the envelope of your building or renovation project meets your specifications, VM ZINC® offers a variety of finishes ranging from natural zinc to pre-weathered zinc and bilacquered zinc.

Natural VM ZINC®

When the zinc leaves the rolling mill it has a shiny, metallic surface appearance which changes over time as a natural, semi-mat, light grey patina is formed. The natural light grey zinc has a textured, luminous quality that evokes the world of minerals. It enhances the appearance of the building from the very first day and for years to come.

Pre-weathered VM ZINC®

Pre-weathered QUARTZ-ZINC® and ANTHRA-ZINC® offer two different surface appearances. These are obtained by immersing natural VM ZINC® in a solution which modifies the crystalline structure of the metal surface at a thickness of approximately one micron. This phosphatization treatment is a durable chemical conversion of the metals surface structure.
It is therefore not a coated finish but a genuine, long-lasting treatment of the surface.

Pre-weathered QUARTZ-ZINC® and ANTHRA-ZINC® are produced using a surface treatment on Natural VM ZINC®. As with all patinas, this change in the crystalline structure of both surfaces of the metal evolves with time.
The pre-weathering treatment completed at the plant gradually evolves and coalesces over time with the naturally formed zinc patina. To ensure a consistent finish we recommend profiling and installing the components of a new project using a parent coil.

• QUARTZ-ZINC®
  QUARTZ-ZINC® offers an appearance and texture close to the patina developed by natural VM ZINC®.
  The grey tones of QUARTZ-ZINC® and its structural flexibility bring out the character of a building from the outset. Appreciated for refurbishment, its natural-looking colour blends well with other existing construction materials.
  
  
• ANTHRA-ZINC®
  Its name reflects the charcoal colour, offering many combination possibilities.
  ANTHRA-ZINC® is covered on both sides with a surface treatment with anti-corrosion agents.
  ANTHRA-ZINC® lends itself to highly structured architecture.
  
  
• PIGMENTO®  
  The PIGMENTO® range is based on QUARTZ-ZINC® to which mineral pigments are added.
  3 colours are available: PIGMENTO® red (1), green (2) and blue (3)
  This coloured finish preserves the naturally grained texture of pre-weathered zinc.
  The coating and pigments do not in any way alter the environmental properties of pre-weathered VM ZINC®.
  Moreover, the coating does not contain chromate.
  
  

Bilacquered VM ZINC®

Bilacquered VM ZINC® is produced from natural rolled zinc covered on both sides with a layer of 20 µm polyester lacquer and 5 µm primer continuously applied, then polymerised at a high temperature in a furnace.
They provide complementary aesthetic solutions by combining the play of colours with the flexibility and malleability of the material. In addition, it provides additional protection of both sides and therefore increased durability which naturally make it an excellent choice for particularly aggressive sites (polluted industrial areas, beside the sea).
6 colours are available. Non-standard colours are possible, please contact us.

	Stone white		Autumn brown
	Copper green		Macao brown
	Sky blue		Slate grey

VM ZINC® and bricks

Natural VM ZINC®

QUARTZ-ZINC®

ANTHRA-ZINC®

PIGMENTO®

Bilacquered VM ZINC®