Surfaces on Aluminum

Just in time for Fall is an aluminum surface collection to inspire your next nameplate or trim project.

There are many more aluminum surface collections with warm color tones. Click here to see more.

Request samples of the finishes to see how aluminum adds movement and depth to the finishes. 
Begin exploring the possibilities.

New aluminum surface collection to inspire your next nameplate or trim project.

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.

A Blank Canvas

Aluminum is a blank canvas for design.  Build on it to create a surface that speaks to your vision.  The finishes which can be achieved are as diverse as the customers that purchase your product.  Finishes can be authentic, modern, powerful or elegant.  Explore the possibilities in our surface collection gallery.

The Possibilities are Endless

 

Layering of processes brings unique depth and dimension.  The finishes above are great examples of the exploration of printed color and design on aluminum.  The surface is interactive and "flips" around creating a multi-dimensional piece. Below are some more examples of surfaces on aluminum that go beyond the obvious.

Request samples of aluminum finishes to begin exploring the possibilities available to you in designing custom finishes on aluminum.

Not to be confused with a cool new dance move, these first "steps" or mechanical finish options in building your decorative finish on aluminum are a few of my favorite. 

 

They can be layered with printed color and texture to create precise geometric structures or aged patinaed surfaces.  The abraded surfaces are one of the tools available to you in designing a custom finish on aluminum.  Here are some good examples of how layering color and texture onto a mechanical surface adds depth and interest on these art deco aluminum match box covers.

Mechanical finishes add movement to the design.  A printed mask allows the brush or spin to be applied selectively to the aluminum surface.  The mask is washed off after brushing revealing bright aluminum.  Layers of transparent and opaque color are then printed on the aluminum.  The final layers of printing involve adding low gloss details to the aluminum and printing a texture.

When designing new finishes, we try to develop surfaces that are unique and out of the norm.  Here is a custom mechanical surface that was designed by our talented team in the Design department. 

 

 

This finish has a distinct look.  Read more about it here.

Check out our surface collection gallery to see more surfaces on aluminum.