Corten Steel and Rustic Panels
See it at the Choolai showroom · catalogues on WhatsApp
11 designs in the library
Interior walls
Weathered metal-look panels for cafés, bars and feature walls.
Suited to feature walls, receptions and retail or hospitality interiors.
Details
- Material
- FRP
- Thickness
- 4 mm
- Sizes
- 8' x 4'
- Finishes
- Flat smooth; Mottled patina; Ribbed; Linear groove; Dimpled; Raised blotch; Diamond emboss; Mesh texture; Speckled
- Suits
- Retail, Hospitality, Living
Documents
Questions
What are corten steel panels?
They are FRP wall panels finished to look like weathered corten steel, with a rust-red patina.
Are corten steel panels the same as rustic panels?
Yes. This range was previously listed as Rustic Panels. The weathered-metal look is the same.
What size are the panels?
Each panel is 8 x 4 ft and 4 mm thick.
What textures are available?
Smooth, classic, mottled, ribbed, groove, dimple, raised, diamond, double diamond, mesh and speckled patina finishes.
Where are corten-look panels used?
In cafés, bars, restaurants, retail stores, receptions and industrial-style living rooms.
Can I see Corten Steel and Rustic Panels before I choose?
Yes. Corten Steel and Rustic Panels is on display at the Inlife Experience Centre, 2 Baker Street, Choolai, Chennai. Visit Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm, or arrange a time and we will have it laid out for you.
How do I get the Corten Steel and Rustic Panels catalogue and samples?
Add Corten Steel and Rustic Panels to your sample box, or ask on WhatsApp. We share the latest catalogue on WhatsApp, and samples can be viewed at the showroom or sent to offices in Chennai for viewing.
How do I get a quote?
Send the area, location and preferred design on WhatsApp, or bring your drawings to the showroom. Quotes are prepared for each project.
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The library · 11 designs
Featured designs
Ribbed patina
Dimple patina
Raised patina
Double Diamond patina
Mottled patina
Groove patina
Classic patina
Diamond patina
Material guide
A guide to corten steel panels
Corten steel and rustic panels bring the weathered, rust-red look of corten steel to interior walls without using metal. They are 4 mm FRP sheets, 8 x 4 ft, with a patina of oranges, browns and near-black. Inlife shows 11 designs, from smooth to ribbed, dimpled and diamond embossed.
Corten Steel and Rustic Panels panels bring the weathered, rust-red look of corten steel to interior walls. Each 8 x 4 ft sheet carries a patina of oranges, browns and near-black, in a choice of textures from smooth to ribbed and embossed.
What these panels are
Corten steel is a steel that forms a deep, rust-coloured patina. These panels reproduce that look on FRP sheets, 4 mm thick and 8 x 4 ft. The colour is mottled and uneven, as on real weathered metal, so no part of the wall looks flat.
This range was previously listed as Rustic Panels. The look has not changed: raw, industrial metal in rust tones.
Because the finish sits on a flat sheet rather than on steel plate, the panel can dress a wall, a counter front or a fixture with the colour of weathered metal, while staying light and thin at 4 mm.
The textures
The library holds eleven patina designs. All share the rust palette; what changes is the surface:
- Smooth and Classic
- A flat face that lets the patina do the work. The easiest to use.
- Mottled
- Heavier colour variation, like metal left out for years.
- Ribbed and Groove
- Linear ribs or grooves, for a corrugated, industrial look.
- Dimple and Raised
- Small dimples or raised blotches that catch the light.
- Diamond and Double Diamond
- Embossed diamond plate, like a factory floor.
- Mesh and Speckled
- A fine mesh texture or a speckled surface for a subtler finish.
Where corten-look panels suit
- Cafés and bars
- Counter fronts and back walls with a warm, industrial edge.
- Restaurants
- Feature walls and dining backdrops.
- Retail
- Store walls, fixtures and display backdrops.
- Receptions
- Office and studio receptions that want a raw, handmade-looking material.
- Living rooms
- One feature wall in an industrial or loft-style home.
Designing with corten
Rust tones are warm and intense, so let them lead and keep the rest simple. Pair with concrete, exposed brick, black metal and reclaimed wood for an industrial look, or with cream plaster and cane for a softer, earthy room.
In a smaller room, one wall or a counter front is usually enough. Warm light deepens the oranges and browns. A wall-washer or spotlights from above bring out the texture of the ribbed, dimpled and diamond designs.
Corten steel or liquid metal?
Both give a metal look. Corten steel panels are rough and weathered. Liquid Metal Panels have a real metallic sheen, in brushed copper, bronze and pewter, and look more polished. For a raw stone texture instead, see PU Panels.
Choosing your patina
Start with the texture, smooth or patterned, then view full sheets to judge the colour variation. At the Experience Centre in Choolai you can see the full range. Samples can also be sent to offices in Chennai for viewing.
Complete the room
Wall, floor and ceiling, chosen together.