Color: Silver 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.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Vicky Bowie
Inspiration Many visitors to our Design Center ask "How do you come up with these finishes"? Inspiration can come from literally anywhere - every day items that sit on a desk, the texture of a seashell or even the cloud patterns in the sky noticed on the drive in to the office can spark the ...
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Mitch Larson
This series of finishes features contrasting finish combinations brought together to create unique aluminum surfaces. The combination of black and silver in this series presents a high end look that is accented with inlaid border and bead effects. Intricate details are enhanced by the application ...
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Vicky Bowie
Custom Finish with Elegance This elegant finish creates a high-end elegant look with depth and richness. The foundation for the design was a woodgrain structure selected from our Pattern Library. The result looks nothing like a woodgrain, making this a great example of the flexibility available to ...
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Vicky Bowie
Wide Open Possibilities One of the great things about working with aluminum for trim and nameplates is the wide open range of possibilities for what can be done in processing and decoration. For this reason, it can be difficult to wade through all of the options when making decisions and finding ...
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Mitch Larson
This particular finish features the juxtaposition of surfaces in order to create a customized aluminum finish.
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Vicky Bowie
Custom Patterns Many times a background pattern is specified based on its structure and how it works with the rest of the design. Perhaps a linear or dot finish helps to blend the aluminum nameplate or trim with the product housing. There are times, however, when a standard structure just doesn't ...
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Vicky Bowie
2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year - Tesla Model S Motor Trend recently named the Tesla Model S its Car of the Year. Awards are great recognition for hard work that has been put in on projects. We are honored to have had the pleasure of working with the Tesla Motors Design Team on the interior trim ...
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Mitch Larson
This series of finishes was inspired from architectural surfaces. A wide variety of industrial decoratives as well as interior and exterior architecture were looked at. From decorative wall coverings and tiles, to woven meshes and carved materials. Patterns feature simple geometric shapes and ...
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