GALVANIC
FINISHES

what is
a galvanic
finish?

Esclusive galvanic finishes
Chrome, bronze and gold plating are just a few of the many galvanizing solutions we offer (no paint or varnish). We use a lasting and noble chemical process during which a metal piece is coated with a metal finish in order to protect it and give it lustre.

Experience and accuracy distinguish BLUmetal metal finishes in the market, creating a vast range of shades, patterns and shines for the interior design, door and window frames, accessories and boat sector.

Blu Metal galvanic finishes give your products a unique touch.

Our
work
process

Our full A to Z production process

Production
workflow

We welcome and follow every client up until the quality control before packing of the individual pieces. The core galvanization process spans three specific phases.

Check and preparation

Check and
preparation

Every piece is checked; if it is unfit, we will prepare it before continuing with the procedure. Once all pieces are ready, we move on to the next phase.

Galvanizing

Galvanizing
treatment

A piece is first degreased then, in the case of aluminium, treated to improve its adherence, and finally dipped into a bath and coated with its finish material through electrogalvanization.

Finishing, varnishing, protection

Finishing and
protection

According to the specific requirements, a piece will be buffed or brushed in order to obtain the requested finish, and consecutively varnished for protection.

A range of
possibilities

A galvanic finish is applied onto the metal (no plastic, wood or any other non-metallic material).

Here you can find a schematic representation of the wide range of factors, possibilities and choices that Blu Metal can combine for you and your products.

Brochure Blu Metal - 36 standard finishes

Foundation
metal

Main metallic base materials for galvanic treatment:

Iron
Steel
Aluminium
Copper
Brass
Zinc alloys

Galvanic
finishes

All listed materials can be treated with the desired coating:

Gold plating
Chrome plating
Nickel plating
Bronze plating
Brass plating
Copper plating

Finish
appearances

After galvanization, treatment can enhance appearance and use:

Sanding with
various grains/directions
Polishing
Transparent protection

Fields of
application

A few of the many possible applications of galvanic finishes:

Furnishing
Contracts
Design
Accessories
Miniatures
Frames
Restoration

Examples
of galvanic
finishes

Chemical processes and handcraft finishes, oversized pieces and design studios: three examples of Blu Metal jobs (flick or click the thumbnails)

BRONZE PLATING

Serramento prima della bronzatura Serramento con bronzatura - Risultato finale
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GOLD PLATING

Elemento d'arredo prima della doratura Elemento d'arredo con doratura - Fase di lucidatura
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CHROME PLATING

Sostegni in alluminio grezzo Sostegni con cromatura
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