Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog

The Inspiration Art Deco themes provide inspiration with items from architecture and furniture to jewelry and clothing displaying great layering of lines with textures and color. Precise and boldly delineated geometric shapes and sharply defined outlines provide structure. The intersection of ...
The Inspiration Picking up on the popularity of geometric shapes took us on an exploration of layering hexagon shapes. Hexagons stack nicely next to and on top of each other which made a natural focus for the positive and negative space to become the basis for trial and development.
Bevel Looking Details Brushed aluminum is a common process when decorating aluminum. Changing the direction or angle of the brush creates visual illusions and dimension to the pattern. A bevel or facet can be achieved in this manner. Here is one example showing this.
Connection with Hexagon Shapes Finish development for aluminum trim can involve several trials to explore color and scale optoins before the one is identified which will find itself released into production or featured in a concept. Many patterns and finishes shown in the Surface Collection Gallery ...
Aluminum Finishes for Inspiration The latest designer disc collection features some of the most popular patterns on aluminum with tactile flair and depth achieved through familiar geometric, woven or organic structures. Each finish combines brushing, printed color and screened texture to create an ...
The Inspiration Inspiration is drawn from molten solids and the effects that are created as material drips either off a structure or down a canvas. The combination of the drip structure along with the pooling effects create stunning organic structures that are both unique and bold.
Our Multilayered mood board features dimensional finishes focusing on the layering of simple geometric shapes. Selectively brushed areas are layered over bright aluminum with a layer of texture added for further dimension. The layering of processes creates movement and depth for these aluminum ...
Familiar dots and lines come together in this Surface Collection. Aluminum finishes give the appearance of simply varying shades and glosses of black. A closer look reveals the micro texture achieved through tight alignment of the pattern elements. These finishes are perfect for background ...
Fluid, playful organic finishes on aluminum with black base color are grouped together in this Surface Collection. Contrasting gloss levels with the use of screened textures add interest and effectively grab attention. Any of these could be used as overall decoration for aluminum trim, or subtle ...