Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog

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Mitch Larson
Exacting metal finishes synthesize precision and purity. Stainless steel woven wire mesh and cloth inspiration. Brushed aluminum in satin black, coarse brush and warm tinted grey.
Real Metal Textures in Aluminum Trim The Nova Trim process combines standard decorative processes with coining and embossing to press texture into the surface of metal. Brushed and bright aluminum adds movement while texture creates natural highlights and shadows in the metal. Simulated Nova Trim ...
Opulent surface combinations and intricate detail are enhanced by the application of matte and gloss finishes layered with textured patterning.
The Inspiration These woven wire structures feature thick strands of metal woven together to create a 3-dimensional mesh structure. The depth of weave reflects light creating a surface with a lot of movement and a nice tactile feel. There are many options when it comes to expanded metal, these are ...
We're working on new finishes for our latest mood board. Here's a sneak peek at a couple of new finishes that will be featured. These are part of a new series of finishes exploring linear fretwork, layered grids and lattice configurations. These connected, joined, and engineered structures come ...
Basic black textures fuse with brushed metal, matte black and transparent grey. Combinations of matte and glossy layers are explored in this series.
Brushed aluminum tinted in cool grey reflects form and structure. Satin finishes emphasize real metal character while pairing with an infinite variety of materials.
Translate beautiful variations of wood graining onto metal. Explore different varieties of wood, such as sycamore, walnut and elm.
The Inspiration A radial starburst is an interesting effect created by lines emanating from a central source. The line spacing increases as you travel away from the center creating an optical illusion of depth. An added level of detail is achieved when the remaining spaces between the lines are ...