Surfaces on Aluminum

Contrast natural materials with high-tech innovation.  Variations in fine and coarse brushed texture are explored using familiar metal colors.

(from left to right, top to bottom) PAT-1439-J, PAT-3932-C, PAT-3854-I, PAT-4119-G, PAT-1550-R, PAT-3810-C *patterns not shown to scale

The Northern Engraving Disc Collection is an easy way to begin to explore the possibilities in aluminum finishes.  A variety of printed and mechanical textures on aluminum are included.  The textures on the finishes are created through screen printing.  The colors are applied through traditional offset lithography, screen printing or roller coating.

This collection is a small sampling of the finishes available to be used in nameplates or trim.  All of the finishes can be customized in color, process, gloss or scale.  The discs are labeled with a finish number which can be referenced in discussion or if requesting a larger sample.

If you have specific types of finishes that you are interested in, note these on your request and we will include those finishes with your disc collection. Request your disc collection today to start exploring the endless options with aluminum finishes.

Shape-shifting results in a flowing aluminum surface that evolves with the part, illustrating attention to detail in design. Individual elements in these patterns change as they move across the surface.

In the new series of aluminum surface mood boards, Push, Order and Twist, we explored the hexagon shape. This pattern was chosen because of its playful, honeycomb and tri-lobal shape.

We have seen a trending demand for patterns that evolve across product design. This idea could be applied with many other elements, from a simple dot pattern to a pinstripe.

Hexagon mood boards prove that aluminum patterns relating to the shape or contour of a trim piece are an area of surface exploration that is exciting and presents endless possibilities. We wonder where our next inspiration will come from. Any suggestions?

The designer disc collection features a cross-section of finishes on aluminum. It begins to illustrates the versatility of aluminum as a decorative substrate. The pattern samples are labeled for easy identification. The discs are useful when designing a custom finish. Request a disc collection to begin exploring the variety of textures and finishes available for nameplates and labels

Large Format Decorative Metal

The Surfaces on Aluminum Blog focuses on finishes used primarily for decorative trim and product identification.  However, we also support metal finishes for the architectural industry.  The ceiling tiles and large format wall finishes we manufacture are sold through Gage architectural products.  Recently, we have had interest in many of these finishes in other industries.  The detailed finishes also have potential application for large appliances.  This is one example of the cross-over that we see so often.  A process or product that is developed for one industry finds an application on another unrelated product.

Request samples of large format metal finishes to begin exploring some of the options available to you.