Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog

This series of finishes contrasts brushed and bright aluminum with black, balancing positive and negative shapes. The modern designs match up circles and squares in large and small sizes.
Aged metal finishes are available in an endless array of structures. Your choices are multiplied when you consider printing them in bronze, copper, brass or silver colorways. The patinaed finishes featured here are printed on aluminum.
One of the advantages to working with aluminum for decorative trim is the ability to integrate multiple finishes, surfaces and textures into a trim piece. For example, an inlaid knurled finish is combined with a linear brushed finish above. Whether used as a border or accent that follows the ...
Metal Trim Alluring. Flamboyant. Cultivated. The aluminum finishes featured in this video are from our Ornamental mood board. Structures are detailed and intricate whether integrated as an accent border or an overall surface. Alternatively, bold ornate graphics applied subtly create a tasteful ...
Contemporary Organic Pattern High gloss piano black is layered with a stitched texture creating a meandering marbled effect. The organic flowing lines of this printed texture illustrate one option in adding tactile dimension to a traditional piano black finish. Micro-geometric patterns can also be ...
Wood with Metal Inlay Gallery This series of aluminum accent trim takes inspiration from the unique designs found in pool cues. The works of arts are created by craftsmen who combine exotic woods, precious stones, metals and other materials to create unique cue designs. The detail found in the pool ...
Frost Patterns Another cold morning in Wisconsin... so what do you do? Look around for inspiration for our next aluminum finish, of course. This group of wintery white finishes fuses the crisp random crystal structure of frost with the cool touch of aluminum.
Combine linear sharpness with precisely brushed aluminum and a touch of texture. The result is a modern mechanical finish with juxtaposed bright and brushed details. Layers of brushed pinstripes and linear texture add depth and movement to the real metal surface.