Liquid Metal Coatings Used for Interior Design Projects

Interior design offers a canvas like no other for artistic exploration. Freed from the rigours of weatherproofing and structural endurance, interiors become spaces where texture, patina and bespoke finishes can be pushed to new heights.

At Revelare, we channel our craftsmanship and innovative spirit into creating liquid metal finishes that transform interiors into captivating expressions of vision and style. We have a range of unique textures and finishes, and are always looking to innovate and introduce new ideas to the range. In this blog, we look at liquid metal finishes for interior design in detail, showing how a typical process works, the challenges we face and how we factor customisation and sustainability into our practice.

The Unique Considerations of Interior Liquid Metal Finishes

Liquid metal surface coatings offer more versatility than solid metal. They can be applied to a wide range of substrates, moulded into intricate patterns and finished in ways that would range from impractical to impossible with real metal sheeting. The result is a metal surface that remains lightweight, seamless and beautifully finished.

Unlike architectural projects, where technical specifications and exposure to elements often drive decisions, interior design is all-in on surface feel and material contrast and harmony with lighting and furniture. We understand these priorities, and our team is adept at fine-tuning the look and feel of our finishes to support your creative direction.

We take the creativity further by engineering finishes that enhance interiors not just visually, but invite touch, draw the eye and complement the spatial atmosphere of hospitality, commercial and residential environments alike.

Creating One-of-a-Kind Custom Designs

Designing bespoke finishes for interior spaces is as much a technical endeavour as it is a creative one. New textures and intricacies in interior projects require value engineering to transform a bold concept into a practical solution.

Liquid metal coatings open the door to so many possibilities, but also many challenges, such as ensuring seamless finishes on highly-detailed surfaces, maintaining strong adhesion across diverse substrates, and achieving the desired reflectivity and tone under varying lighting conditions. These concerns impact the atmosphere, flow and visual cohesion of the space.

A Collaborative Design Journey

From the first concept to final execution, our collaboration ensures that each finish contributes meaningfully to the overall design narrative. We engage closely with interior designers and fabricators to ensure our finishes align seamlessly with the broader design language of a space. Our team thrives in workshops, design meetings and site visits, where ideas evolve from sketches to tactile samples. This partnership is key, and allows us to adapt, innovate and problem-solve in real-time, ensuring each surface speaks the same visual language as the furnishings, lighting and spatial form.

Our Process, from Concept to Execution

We have previously detailed in our article on applying finishes to architectural projects. For liquid metal finishes in interior design, our process is similar, but with a greater emphasis on aesthetics and texture customisation.

Initialising the Vision

Our design process begins with your vision. We work closely with interior designers to understand the aesthetic and functional goals of each project. Sample boards and small-scale mock-ups are used to refine finishes, colour palettes and texture profiles.

Selecting the Ideal Finish

For an interior design project, the choice of liquid metal finish is governed less by the durability of the finish as it is the aesthetic qualities we can achieve. Our team works closely to match colour palettes, texture and furniture finishes to ensure that lighting and spatial elements complement the metal finish.

Key Steps in Application

When applying the finish, our process is defined by a series of precise steps:

1. Surface Preparation: Surfaces are carefully cleaned and primed to guarantee optimal adhesion.
2. Liquid Metal Application: Using techniques such as spraying, brushing, rolling, trowelling and more specialist methods, we achieve a refined, high-quality finish.
3. Curing and Sealing: Each layer is properly cured and sealed to maximise durability and resistance.
4. Finishing Touches: Finally, our artisans apply the definitive polish or patina, representing the culmination of expert skill and aesthetic intent.

Overcoming Constraints and Technical Challenges

Achieving uniform application on delicate or irregular surfaces requires both technical expertise and material knowledge. In one recent project, we had to apply a metallic texture to a fine lighting structure uniformly without affecting the glassworks around the filament and adhering to strict weight limitations.

Space limitations, weight restrictions, and existing surfaces may require adapting application methods, such as using lighter composite panels or flexible coatings. The outcome was a stunning piece suspended on invisible lines, maintaining both its functional integrity and aesthetic elegance.

Ensuring Sustainability

Sustainability is embedded into our process. Liquid metal coatings allow for high-end, luxurious finishes using only a fraction of the raw material required by sheet metal. By applying an ultra-thin layer of real metal, we significantly reduce waste and eliminate the need for industrial equipment, heavy cutting, welding, soldering or heat processing. Our application process produces almost no excess material, and we prioritise recyclable and environmentally-conscious substrates in the first instance.

Realise Your Interior Design Vision with Revelare

At Revelare, we’re passionate about bringing design visions to life through craftsmanship, collaboration and innovation. With every project, we aim to deliver finishes that are not only tactile but intelligently engineered and meticulously crafted. To explore our catalogue of liquid metal finishes or discuss a bespoke collaboration, get in touch with our dedicated team or request a sample to get a feel for how we can realise your project.