Stingray Finish on Metal Trim Stingray leather is making a fashion statement in the world of leather accessories such as belts, wallets, purses and shoes. The characteristically black leather with a white pearl oval has a unique look and feel that includes hundreds of small bumps making the surface ...
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Technical Finishes on Aluminum Geometric shapes repeat creating precise detail in metal finishes. The geometric textures shown here are based on a simple triangular shape. Options in color and process result an endless array of possibilities. Authentic metal surfaces are created when textures are ...
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Deidre Kruser
Metal Ceiling Tiles The popular art deco theme on metal is translated on to aluminum ceiling tiles designed and manufactured by Northern Engraving and available through Gage corporation. Elegant and stylish mathematical geometric designs come to life when combined with mechanical finishes and ...
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Deidre Kruser
Decorative Metal Trim Jewel-like surfaces transformed through the use of mechanical finishes and transparent gold are inspired by our latest trend presentation. Used overall or as an accent they have a futuristic high-tech shimmer.
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Deidre Kruser
Straight Grain, Burl and Exotic Woodgrain Finishes Woodgrains offer extraordinary surface realism and a new feeling of luxury with richly figured detail and elegant natural looks.
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Deidre Kruser
Technical Finishes Aluminum finishes taking advantage of the reflective metal surface are our most requested category of finishes. These types of authentic metal surfaces are popular in automotive trim, appliance trim and electronics. The simple geometric or technical finishes are often integrated ...
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Deidre Kruser
One of our new finishes was inspired during work on our latest trend show where we were exploring two series of finishes on aluminum. One series was the popular theme of using gradations of color in patterns. The other was the exploration of shape shifting surfaces. Both themes created finishes ...
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Deidre Kruser
Soft Touch Rubberized Texture One of the many options available when screen printing a texture on aluminum is soft touch. The rubberized feel stands in contrast to the metal surface. Since it is a printed process, soft touch can be applied in any number of patterns from dots and ellipses to ...
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Deidre Kruser
Developing finishes with the familiar color and structure of a woodgrain without setting out to duplicate or imitate a woodgrain is the common theme of these aluminum finishes. The trend toward authentic materials and surfaces is reflected in the series. The foundation of the woodgrain-like ...
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