Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog

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Vicky Bowie
Jewel-like patterns with geometric flare have been pulled together in the latest surface collection. This selection of aluminum patterns uses varying transparent gold tint colors as the foundation. Structure is achieved and enhanced with screened textures. Enjoy!
Subtle and subdued patterns have been pulled together in the latest surface collection. This selection of aluminum patterns uses brused aluminum as the foundation. Structure is achieved with printing tones or detail and then enhanced with screened textures. Enjoy!
Aluminum is a versatile substrate which can be decorated in an endless array of finishes. Mechanical finishes are the first step in building a decorative finish on aluminum. They can be layered with printed color and texture to create precise geometric structures or aged patinaed surfaces.
Simply White has been named 2016 Color of the Year by Benjamin Moore. White as a color for finish development on aluminum is versatile. It can be used as a main color or simply as an accent. Change the gloss level and the result is visual interest. Include some texture and achieve tactile dimension.
It's that time of the year when the weather starts to get chilly, leaves have pretty much turned from hues of greens to reds or yellows and frost starts to show up in the mornings. Here is a sneak peek at what we are working on for the 2015 Holiday Card. Varying directions of brushed aluminum and ...
This year marks the 50th anniversary for the Industrial Designers Society of America International Conference in Seattle, WA and we are proud to be one of the exhibitors for this milestone event.
50 Shades of Gray - Favorite Finishes A recent post on the Kitchen and Bath Business blog discusses the popularity of neutral color palettes for kitchen design. It indicates a growing trend in the past year towards warm grays as well as blending of colors to create a soothing environment. This ...
It has been stated many times and it is worth repeating how endless the possibilites are when working with patterns for aluminum trim. You have the option to pick directly from the finish library and simply reference the finish ID in your design. When this isn't a fit, the option to customize the ...
Structures from precise geometric shapes to flowing organic lines have been translated into an endless array of options for patterns on aluminum. Explore existing finishes and patterns to gain inspiration.