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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
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
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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Deidre Kruser
Color Fades on Aluminum Aluminum finishes are transformed by gradations of color traveling across the surface of the metal. Used as a subtle background or integrated into a pattern, the shifts in color highlight the metal character of the finishes. The theme has been popular when used before and is ...
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Deidre Kruser
Mesh - Featuring Nova Trim Expression of the latest meshes and metal fabrics used in architecture is a trend observed in product design. Aluminum brings the ornamental quality with an origin in industrial applications to life.
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Deidre Kruser
Piano White Finishes on Metal Enamel white surfaces have been popular in a wide variety of products in recent years. The clean modern surface is appropriate on products ranging from automobiles and electronics to appliances and cosmetics. Our designers have taken this popular look one step further. ...
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Deidre Kruser
Decorative Trim with Distressed Metal Surfaces Patinas add character to decorative metal trim. They occur naturally on metals as they age and oxidize. Artists and metalworkers often add patinas to metal surfaces to simulate wear and exposure to the elements. Our decorative metal processes allow you ...
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