--- title: Silver Surface Collections eBook - Aluminum Finish Resource description: Design resource features the color silver for selection of aluminum finishes for nameplates and trim. image: https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-242740985-jpg/images/surface-collections-silver-resized-600.jpg --- //cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/60349/file-242740985-jpg/images/surface-collections-silver-resized-600.jpg [](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/117647/Silver-Surface-Collections-eBook-Aluminum-Finish-Resource#main-nav) [![Norcorp](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png?width=530&name=Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png "Norcorp")](https://www.norcorp.com/) - [Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog) - Silver Surface Collections eBook - Aluminum Finish Resource # Silver Surface Collections eBook - Aluminum Finish Resource [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/facebook_footer.png)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fbid%2F117647%2FSilver-Surface-Collections-eBook-Aluminum-Finish-Resource) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/linkedin_footer.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fbid%2F117647%2FSilver-Surface-Collections-eBook-Aluminum-Finish-Resource&title=&source=%2F&summary=) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/twitter_footer.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Check%20out%20this%20great%20blog%20post%20I%20just%20read&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fbid%2F117647%2FSilver-Surface-Collections-eBook-Aluminum-Finish-Resource) [![](https://www.norcorp.com/hubfs/norcorp/social-icons/googlefooter.png)](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norcorp.com%2Fdesign-aluminum-surfaces-blog%2Fbid%2F117647%2FSilver-Surface-Collections-eBook-Aluminum-Finish-Resource) [Previous← 3 Weave Patterns for Aluminum Trim Inspired from Ball Point Pen](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/117252/3-weave-patterns-for-aluminum-trim-inspired-from-ball-point-pen) [NextOcular Diamond Aluminum Texture →](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/117860/Ocular-Diamond-Aluminum-Texture) [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/vicky-bowie) **Wed, Aug 7, 2013 ** #### Color: Silver [![Surface Collections Top 10, aluminum finishes](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/file-242740985-jpg/images/surface-collections-silver-resized-600.jpg?width=250&height=186&name=surface-collections-silver-resized-600.jpg)](https://www.norcorp.com/silver-surface-collections-ebook/)The base color for aluminum is silver. As a result, many finishes begin development taking advantage of that inherent trait. A sampling of aluminum patterns has been compiled into the [Silver Surface Collections eBook](https://www.norcorp.com/silver-surface-collections-ebook/). Possibilities include: ●   Geometric Structures ●   Elegant Combinations ●   Brushed Aluminum ●   Classic Themes #### Silver Surface Collections   **Performance **Geometric structures transformed into interactive surfaces with [depth](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/26765/How-to-Add-Depth-and-Movement-to-a-Finish-Understanding-Options-in-Brushing-on-Aluminum). **Simplicity **Authenticity of brushed aluminum paired with soft touch [textures](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/26778/How-to-Add-a-Tactile-Dimension-to-Aluminum-Finishes-Choices-in-Textures). **Precise **[Technical](https://www.norcorp.com/design/technical-finishes/) layers of brushed, metallic, textured and multiple gloss levels on aluminum. **Origins **Dots and lines repeated on [brushed aluminum](https://www.norcorp.com/design/mechanical-finishes/) coupled with high contrast textures. **Technical **Familiar geometric structures built on reflectivity of aluminum. **Graphic **Defined contrast between [brushed and bright aluminum](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/115200/Add-Interest-to-Trim-with-Selective-Brushed-Aluminum). Positive and negative shapes printed in tone-on-tone or black and silver. **Sequence **Precise and deliberate linear structures create look of [laser-etch on aluminum](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/47761/Etched-Line-Pattern-on-Aluminum-Trim). **Elegance **[Combinations](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/108538/Decorative-Aluminum-Inlays) of bright beads, matte and high gloss blacks interact with opulent silvers create premium looks. **Multiply **[Honeycomb](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/57273/High-tech-Honeycomb-Pattern-on-Aluminum) structures are explored within a playful theme. **Multilayered **Layers of brushed patterns in geometric structures create [dimension](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/?Tag=Powerful) and interest.    #### Inspiration This free resource is provided for inspiration and ideally will spur some conversations as you work through your next project.  Any of the finishes shown are customizable in size and color.  They can also be reviewed for translation and interpretation to other substrates like stainless steel and polycarbonate.  You are invited to download a copy for your own reference.  *What other resources would be helpful for you?  Share your ideas below!*   [![Aluminum Silver Surface Collection eBook](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/60349/ec9c9471-5fa2-4c31-b3fe-cd4880966e66.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/60349/ec9c9471-5fa2-4c31-b3fe-cd4880966e66) [![Subscribe to Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/60349/3ff7de92-a632-417f-9544-19f3335be82a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/60349/3ff7de92-a632-417f-9544-19f3335be82a)   Topics: [Surface Collection](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/topic/surface-collection), [ebook](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/topic/ebook), [Resources](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/topic/resources)   ### Subscribe to Design Blog - 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