TWO: Why Corten Steel Is The Best Material For Outdoor Sculptures?
1. Natural Unique Rust Appearance
Corten steel forms an uneven warm rust patina after exposure to rain and air, every sculpture owns an exclusive natural texture that cannot be copied by paint. The retro rust tone perfectly matches garden plants, stone roads and modern architectural style.
2. Flexible Cutting & Welding For Custom Design
Corten steel has great machinability, we can cut ultra-thin metal sheets into complex abstract shapes, hollow patterns and life-size animal & human figures to meet all custom art demands.
3. Super Weather Resistance & Long Service Life
Unlike ordinary iron and steel, corten steel generates a protective oxide layer to stop further corrosion. It can resist rain, snow, salt air and UV sunlight for over 30 years outdoors, no anti-rust paint required.
4. Low Maintenance Cost
No regular painting or anti-rust treatment needed. Just clean surface dust occasionally, ideal for unattended park, villa and commercial outdoor scenes.
THREE: Simple Maintenance Tips for Weathering Steel Sculptures
New weathering steel sculptures may develop slight rust and water runoff within the first 1-3 months. If placed on pumice flooring, a rust-preventive sealant treatment can be applied.
Gently wipe the sculpture surface with a soft cloth and clean water to remove dirt. Avoid using strong acidic cleaners.
To slow down the rusting process, a clear protective coating can be sprayed onto the surface, or an industrial wax can be applied. However, we provide industrial wax for every Corten Steel sculpture at the factory.
Below is a large selection of our Corten Steel Sculptures products; you can find a design you like. Alternatively, you can contact Sunlitea factory for professional, personalized customization services.