Platinum leaf

Giusto Manetti Battiloro pure platinum leaf is Made in Italy and available in various sizes and thicknesses to respond to all application needs. Used primarily in interior design, for furniture decoration and artistic mosaic work, Manetti platinum leaf is available in two formats: booklets and rolls. Platinum leaf booklets can be in loose leaf format, where the leaves are placed directly between the pages, or in transfer format, where the leaves are pressed onto tissue paper. In the roll version, the leaves are manually arranged on the tissue paper, forming one continuous strip, ideal for gilding large, flat surfaces, both indoors and outdoors. Platinum leaves are always applied using the oil gilding technique.

Platinum, properties and range of applications

Platinum leaf is whitish-silver in color and has warmer hues than palladium. Platinum has the advantage of not tarnishing when exposed to atmospheric agents and is therefore recommended, like gold and palladium, for exterior applications. The most suitable technique for decorating with platinum leaf is the oil sizing method, using a preliminary application of an adhesive with a water, varnish or alcohol base. Loose leaf is used for gilding surfaces that are not completely flat, while transfer leaf adheres perfectly to flat surfaces and allows easy removal of the tissue paper backing. The roll, instead, is ideal for easy and rapid gilding of large, flat surfaces. Platinum leaf is manufactured in our Campi Bisenzo plant, in Florence, under conditions of rigorous quality control. We process our orders in the shortest time possible, thanks to our efficient logistics system. We guarantee the monitoring of our product up to the time of delivery. Our customers can also receive free consultations on platinum application techniques and the most suitable tools to use. We are at your disposal to provide pricing information from our catalog and prepare a quote.