Working on new finishes for our next group of mood boards is always a little bit of a blend of art and science. There are surprises, both good and bad. Even after spending years developing textures and patterns, we still get excited when we see the final result. And there are finishes that catch ...
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Pick Your Finish, Pick Your Color Introducing a new Designer Disc Collection featuring a cross section of finishes from our pattern library. Some of the most popular areas of interest in pattern and texture are included in this set. All are labeled on the back for easy identification. Request one ...
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Brushed Hexagon Finish on Metal The Northern Automotive Design group explores a shift in perspective with this aluminum hex pattern. Think of the shimmer of sunlight on water. Now translate the way light dances across the surface of water. How would you interpret this on aluminum? What would it ...
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Deidre Kruser
This series of finishes contrasts brushed and bright aluminum with black, balancing positive and negative shapes. The modern designs match up circles and squares in large and small sizes.
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Aged metal finishes are available in an endless array of structures. Your choices are multiplied when you consider printing them in bronze, copper, brass or silver colorways. The patinaed finishes featured here are printed on aluminum.
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One of the advantages to working with aluminum for decorative trim is the ability to integrate multiple finishes, surfaces and textures into a trim piece. For example, an inlaid knurled finish is combined with a linear brushed finish above. Whether used as a border or accent that follows the ...
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Deidre Kruser
Metal Trim Alluring. Flamboyant. Cultivated. The aluminum finishes featured in this video are from our Ornamental mood board. Structures are detailed and intricate whether integrated as an accent border or an overall surface. Alternatively, bold ornate graphics applied subtly create a tasteful ...
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Deidre Kruser
Contemporary Organic Pattern High gloss piano black is layered with a stitched texture creating a meandering marbled effect. The organic flowing lines of this printed texture illustrate one option in adding tactile dimension to a traditional piano black finish. Micro-geometric patterns can also be ...
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