Texmateria
Rusted Steel / Corten Steel
A steel surface designed to develop a protective rust patina. Its color shifts from orange to dark brown, and rain runoff can stain nearby materials.
Common names
- weathering steel
- corten
- rusted steel
- patinated steel
Search phrases
- rusty metal wall
- orange rust steel
- rusted architectural metal
- corten wall panel
Common uses
- Exterior cladding
- Landscape edging
- Public art
- Planters and retaining elements
Choosing points
- Best for facades, signs, planters, edges, and landscape scenes where a heavy reddish-brown outdoor patina is wanted.
- The rust runoff can stain pale paving and concrete during early weathering.
- It needs wet-dry cycles; constantly wet or buried conditions can keep corrosion active.
- Color varies from orange to dark brown depending on age, climate, and water flow.
How it ages
- Excellent when detailed with drainage and airflow, risky in marine air, shaded damp corners, and contact with de-icing salts.
What to avoid
- Do not use weathering steel where rust runoff can stain paving, plaster, glass, or pale stone, or where the surface stays constantly wet.
