Rusty Metal PBR Texture with Cracked and Peeling Paint

Seamless texture (tileable) · PNG, WEBP, PBR ZIP. License: AITextured Free Commercial License (FCL) v1.1. Free personal and commercial use. Raw resale, standalone redistribution, mirroring/scraping, competing asset packs, and AI/ML training are not allowed without written permission. Attribution is not required, but appreciated..

Rusty Metal with Cracked and Peeling Paint seamless PBR texture preview

Texture Info

IDcracked-seamless-pbr-rusty-metal-texture-with-cracked-paint
CategoryRust
FormatsPNG, WEBP, PBR ZIP
Size1k (1024x1024px), 2k (2048x2048px), 4k (4096x4096px), 8k (8192x8192px)
ColorsRGB
TileableYes
This 4K seamless PBR texture showcases the detailed surface of heavily corroded and weathered metal plates. The metal base is covered with a faded blue-gray paint layer that has cracked and peeled off in various irregular patterns, revealing rich rust tones beneath. Prominent rust patches dominate the darker brown and orange spectrum, contrasting with the remaining flakes of brittle paint. Several rusted rivets anchor the plates, some with chipped edges and pockmarked surfaces, lending a tactile authenticity to the texture. The overall roughness and graininess of the surface evoke a dry, eroded feel with a multi-layered decay effect. Tiny holes and pits are scattered across the metal, enhancing the impression of age and neglect. The texture pattern exhibits a rugged, irregular web of damaged paint and rust clusters, with visible worn edges where corrosion has eaten into the metal. This tileable texture is perfect for industrial scene creation, sci-fi and post-apocalyptic settings, factory floors, old machinery, props, and environmental models in Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, 3ds Max, and Cinema 4D. It brings a unique aged-metal character with complex surface detail ready for physically-based rendering workflows, making it ideal for artists seeking authentic weathered metal surfaces with cracked paint and pronounced rust details.

Best Uses for This Texture

  • Industrial panels and machinery parts
  • Sci-fi props and hard-surface assets
  • Rusty, brushed or painted metal surfaces
  • Game environment details
  • Product renders and close-up material shots

Using This PBR Texture in Blender

Import the texture maps into Blender with sRGB color space for albedo/base color and Non-Color for normal, roughness, metallic, AO, height, and ORM maps. Connect normal maps through a Normal Map node, then adjust UV scale with a Mapping node so the material repeats naturally on your model.

  • Albedo -> Principled BSDF Base Color
  • Roughness -> Roughness, Metallic -> Metallic
  • Normal -> Normal Map node -> Normal
  • Height -> Bump or Displacement depending on render setup

For the full step-by-step setup, see How to Use Seamless Textures in Blender. Browse related material examples in wood, concrete, and metal.

FAQ

Is this texture seamless and tileable?

Yes. This texture is designed as a seamless tileable PBR material, so it can repeat across large surfaces without visible borders.

Which resolutions and formats are available?

You can download PNG/WEBP versions and use 1K, 2K, 4K and 8K download options when available on the page.

Can I use it in Blender, Unreal Engine and Unity?

Yes. The download options and engine-mapped ZIP workflow are designed for Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity Standard, URP and HDRP material pipelines.

Is commercial use allowed?

Yes. The texture is available under the AITextured free commercial license. Review the license page for redistribution and AI-training restrictions.

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