VALPAINT · Corten effect · Architectural surfaces
Klondike Corten
The warmth of weathered metal.
A Corten-effect coating with warm rust tones and expressive movement. Its nine numbered references combine the ground, colour and way the material is worked.
Explore the colours & applications ↓
01 · Make it yours
Begin with the colour.
Choose the intended interior or exterior use and the condition of the surface with ISF. Catalogue buildings retain their original captions; an exterior steel feature is not evidence of a coated surface.
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Digital specimens show the material’s character. Confirm colour and texture with a physical sample in your own light.
02 · The character
The reference includes the ground.
A tinted ground changes the colour reading. A different application changes the marks. Each Rif keeps that combination intact.
03 · From material to wall
Made through the method.
Preparation, application and the selected materials belong to one finish. Review the complete cycle before beginning the work.
- 01
Choose the whole Rif
The reference specifies the colour, ground and dripping or trowelled character.
- 02
Describe the surface
Corten Mid or Top and preparation depend on the location and underlying surface.
- 03
Plan the work together
Review the finish, preparation and affected area before ordering.
04 · Before you begin
The practical detail.
Choose the intended interior or exterior use and the condition of the surface with ISF. Catalogue buildings retain their original captions; an exterior steel feature is not evidence of a coated surface.
Read the complete manufacturer catalogue ↗Mid, Top and the place of use
The manufacturer describes both Mid and Top for the illustrated decorative effects. Top has greater breathability and washability, with a lotus effect: rainwater runs off the surface and carries away much of the dust. Within ISF, Mid is the interior and sheltered architectural route; Top is the enhanced exterior-weather route. The site, exposure and complete specification still need to be checked. No grade is assigned by exploring a room or a Rif.
References, variation and the source
Colour the finish and, where the reference requires it, the chosen preparation with the specified COLORI’ recipe or VALCLONE system. The material planner and prepared-product service retain responsibility for quantities and exact products. The manufacturer advises a full trial on a small area and warns that shades can differ by 10–20% from the catalogue and between batches. At a batch change, finish in a corner, then mix remaining and new material before continuing. The project photographs and recipe relationships on this page come from the supplied illustrated manufacturer catalogue. The published PDF below is an earlier edition; it contains the reference and application information, but not the Tallinn and Padua project spread.
Samples and colour in your room
The same finish changes with light, application and the surrounding colours. Use a physical sample and a trial area to confirm the intended result.
See sample options ↗Visit the London Studio ↗The finish. Your space.
Take it to the wall.
Choose the next step that suits your project. Your colour and application choices will be carried with you.