Copper inlay strips and panels for joinery, furniture makers and interior fit-outs, supplied custom sizes.
Copper inlays are increasingly specified by joinery workshops, furniture makers and interior designers who want a warm, distinctive detail that stands out from traditional timber or brass. At Metal Sheets Ltd, we manufacture copper inlay strips, panels and feature inserts from new sheet and solid section, supplied in custom sizes and finished ready for installation.
Compared with other metals, copper brings a unique combination of warmth, colour and character. It sits comfortably alongside dark-stained timbers, oak and engineered boards, and can be finished either bright and contemporary or with a hand-aged patina for a softer, more traditional feel.
Copper inlays are used across many areas of bespoke joinery and furniture production, including:
We manufacture copper inlays in three main formats — sheet-cut strips, inset panels and solid bar profiles.
All are produced from new copper sheet and section held in stock.
For fine lines, borders and recessed features, we cut copper strip directly from sheet. Typical thicknesses are:
Strip widths are guillotined to your required size, from narrow accent lines up to wide feature bands.
We stock copper sheet in full 8 ft × 4 ft (2440 mm × 1220 mm) sheets, allowing large one-piece inserts and long continuous strips to be produced.
Where a deeper edge or more robust profile is required, solid copper flat bar can be used as an inlay or edge detail.
Unlike brass, which is supplied with sharp square corners, copper flat bar has a small 1Â mm corner radius that gives a slightly softer edge once installed.
Popular copper profile sizes for inlay work include:
For larger areas, we can supply full copper panels to be recessed into the surface of a table, door or wall panel.
These can be supplied in a natural finish, brushed, or pre-patinated to suit the design.
Because copper responds so well to surface treatment, a wide variety of looks can be achieved from the same base material.
We commonly supply:
Most copper inlay projects are completed by experienced joinery workshops or flooring contractors.
We recommend the following general approaches:
A routed channel or pocket allows the copper inlay to sit flush with the surface. This is the cleanest way to integrate strips and panels into timber.
Copper strips and panels are usually fixed with a suitable flexible adhesive, sometimes with light clamping during curing to ensure even contact.
Inlays can be left to develop a natural patina, or sealed with clear lacquer or wax depending on the expected wear and desired maintenance level. In hospitality settings, a protective coating or glass overlay may be specified for heavily-used table tops.
Metal Sheets Ltd offers a complete supply service for copper inlays, including:
Copper inlay strips and panels offer joinery workshops and furniture makers a distinctive way to add warmth, colour and character to their projects. From fine accent lines to full panel inserts, our copper inlays are cut, finished and supplied ready for installation across the UK.
Explore our range of materials suitable for copper inlay work:
