by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
7- Can you DIY your zinc top project or should you hire a professional? Surprisingly enough, you can take on some projects yourself or have a contractor on-site assist you with select jobs. I suggest this to people who know how to laminate and have basic construction...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
6- Zinc sheet metal basics with a special note about galvanized steel. Two different basic classes exist for decorative sheet zinc. Natural Zinc Sheets The most typical, alloys zinc with a little bit of Titanium, which gives it strength and rigidity, and a...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
5- Almost Alchemy. What are the most common living metal alloys? What is an alloy? An alloy is a metal made by melting two or more elements together to take advantage of their specific properties. The newly created material has desirable attributes from each. What are...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
4- Can you weld the seams of my zinc bartop on site? Ah, this timeless question. To know why the answer is “no”, let’s explore zinc’s properties and some strong reasons why you shouldn’t do it. Zinc melts at 787 degrees Fahrenheit, but...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
3. Zinc- Utility Player of Metals. Why is Zinc so amazing? Zinc on the Periodic Table Zinc (Zn) is in the last column of the transition metals on the periodic table. It is technically a post-transition metal because of its physical properties. Further to the...
by Santi | Dec 28, 2022 | Basics of Metal Bar Tops, blog
2- Patina. Am I really letting my expensive zinc countertops rust? No- They’re actually undergoing a mild form of tarnishing. Rust is oxidation specific to iron, which zinc alloys do not contain. Zinc vs Stainless Steel Two types of metal countertops exist:...
