Aluminum tread plate finishes have a reputation for being durable eye-catching surfaces used on truck beds, flooring and tool boxes. This heavy duty finish can be incorporated into attractive trim decoration.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Deidre Kruser
Understanding inspiration behind a finish, seeing how an idea is translated from concept to metal surface, illustrates the design process on aluminum. This article educates you on the inspiration and design of art deco aluminum match box covers.
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Deidre Kruser
Inspired by the interaction between illusion and reality, faux finishes on aluminum play with color, pattern and texture to create captivating experiences for your customer. This collection of faux surfaces - ranging from distressed metal to stone - is a great illustration of how a brand can use ...
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Deidre Kruser
Pattern Development on Aluminum Constantly working to explore the possibilities of aluminum as a decorative surface, we develop new surfaces to be integrated into decorative trim for automotive and appliance applications. The finishes can also be applied to consumer electronics or nameplates. They ...
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Deidre Kruser
Carbon Fiber Patterns on Aluminum Trim Carbon fiber finishes on aluminum are considered by designers of everything from automobiles and televisions to golf clubs and exercise equipment. Over the years, we have developed a large palette of interpretations of carbon fiber on to aluminum. One trait ...
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Deidre Kruser
The Lampshade Pattern Ask anyone in our Design department about the lampshade pattern and this is the finish they will point you to. The finish is featured on the Colored Darks mood board in our trend presentation. It is another example of creative inspiration coming from just about anywhere. The ...
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Deidre Kruser
Stainless Steel Alternative The rich depth of traditional bronze sculptor is explored in this Whirlpool ice and water concept. This bronze finish is an example of the chameleon-like quality of aluminum to be decorated in a variety of metal finishes. Patinaed, antiqued and distressed surfaces on ...
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Deidre Kruser
Designing Luminous Aluminum Surfaces The luminescence of this finish caught my attention when it was first developed and it continues to catch my eye in the many variations completed since its early inception. A variation of this finish was first conceptualized for automotive trim. The name given ...
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