Corten steel is a metal alloy which is highly appreciated both for its technical performance and for the beauty of its shades.

Born in the 1930s in the United States, it stands out from other materials because it naturally creates an oxide layer. It does not need treatment or anything else, but it is nature itself that patinates the steel making it 3 times more tenacious than the ordinary one.

TrackDesign, a leading company in Corten steel design solutions, offers 3 different finishes so to meet aesthetic and functional needs:

The Tueor waxed Corten finish is achieved through a protective treatment of our products that makes the surface less porous and smoother to the touch. This special treatment accentuates the intense and irregular shades typical of this material and makes the Corten TrackDesign furnishing accessories perfect for indoor use.

The Picta burnished Corten finish also receives a special treatment, which in this case uniforms the colour of the material while respecting the characteristics of the underlying Corten steel. In this way, the products of the outdoor collection are created in a way that preserves their beauty over time.

Finally, for external structures and claddings your best ally will be Natural Corten steel. It will be delivered in an advanced state of oxidation. It is good to know that, although resistant to atmospheric corrosion, the oxide layer is mechanically weak, and is therefore sensitive to washout caused by rainwater.

In any case, the oxide does not fly with the wind as it is not a fine dust like that of aluminium: it does not float in the air but flows along the sheet to reach the appropriate ducts.

What if the oxide particles still manage to fall on the floor? Nothing to worry about! The oxide, in fact, does not damage the surfaces and it will be enough to clean them with simple water.

A few tips are enough not to give up so much beauty, and the TrackDesign experts will be able to advise you in the best way to allow you to fully enjoy the expressive potential of a unique and elegant material like natural Corten.