Each material Imperial offers has a different application
Aluminum:
Looks like tin with the same patterns but won't rust !
There are 90
panels available in aluminum. The best thing is that Aluminum
will not
rust. This is ideal for exterior use such as decorating under a deck
or main
entrance. Aluminum is perfect for Kitchen backsplash and
bathroom
where water
or steam will rust panels. You can order them clear coated to keep
a shiny
appearance or order them painted. Over time a non treated panel will
dull slightly
through oxidization, but this takes a long time as in years.
We recommend
aluminum for commercial applications.
Tin Plated on
Steel:
For internal
use in a dry environment. They will rust where there is moisture.
The rust
comes through in various spots in small pits or large sections.
Copper Plated
The copper is
plated on the aluminum, and of course both materials will not rust
Plated will
remain shiny for many years
Solid Copper
These panels
are not clear coated unless it is requested. They will oxidize
over time
turning brown and then green. Copper does not rust.
