Decorative Metal Trim Recently we featured finishes from the second half of our trend presentation in our email newsletter. One of our theme or mood boards, Invincible, was of particular interest to many who received the aluminum surface update. This article features the slideshow covering our ...
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Deidre Kruser
Metal Match Box Covers The inspiration for this series of aluminum finishes comes from antique art deco wrought iron gates and doors. The symmetry and repetition in the lavish and opulent art deco style are interpreted on to aluminum creating an elegant and stylish look.
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Deidre Kruser
Knurled Patterns Knurled finishes on aluminum are one of our most popular metal finishes. Knurling is a visually attractive diamond shaped pattern cut or rolled into metal. This pattern allows you to get a better grip on the knurled object than would be provided by the original smooth metal surface.
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Deidre Kruser
Eucalyptus Woodgrain | Chrysler Pacifica Interior Trim Our library of woodgrains on aluminum includes a wide variety of woods and woodgrains. We have decades of experience interpreting the different types of woods in the world and their characteristics in terms of grain, texture, color and figure ...
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Deidre Kruser
Eco-Friendly Aluminum Trim Many of our new finishes have been created on aluminum made from 99% recycled aluminum of which 80% of the scrap is from post consumer sources. The new finishes on recycled aluminum are aesthetically pleasing environmentally friendly options for trim and nameplates.
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum patterns relating to the shape or contour of a trim piece are an area of surface exploration we have taken in several directions. The idea is to custom create a finish with the overall shape of the part in mind. The resulting surface flows and evolves with the part illustrating the ...
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Deidre Kruser
One series of mechanical finishes with gradations of color has always peaked the interest of most that see it. This series has a deep transparent blue tint. Mechanical finishes are applied selectively with hard lines contrasting the soft fade of color.
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Deidre Kruser
Whether inspired by vintage lace or hand embroidered satin, lace and floral prints on aluminum are an unexpected use of the material. Delicate fabrics, soft femininity and floral patterns are in high contrast to the cold metal surface of aluminum.
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Deidre Kruser
Attention to Detail in Laundry Panel Design The designers at Speed Queen were inspired by the idea of creating a custom aluminum pattern or texture for their laundry panels. Their challenge was to create an updated look for their brand using the existing profile of the panel. The versatility of ...
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