--- title: Northern Engraving | Design Blog for Surfaces on Aluminum | Faux Finishes description: Faux Finishes | Northern Engraving Aluminum Surfaces Design Blog - covers the possibilities and inspiration for creating patterns and decoration on aluminum surfaces. --- [](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/topic/faux-finishes#main-nav) [![Norcorp](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png?width=530&name=Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png "Norcorp")](https://www.norcorp.com/) - Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog # Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog ## [Patina Finish Options for Aluminum Trim](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/118941/Patina-Finish-Options-for-Aluminum-Trim) Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Patina Finishes on Aluminum Structure is a main element when defining your aluminum trim decoration. One of the great things about working with aluminum as the canvas is that it is friendly for any structure that you can imagine. A common request is to make the aluminum trim look like it is worn or ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/118941/Patina-Finish-Options-for-Aluminum-Trim) ## 3 Weave Patterns for Aluminum Trim Inspired from Ball Point Pen Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Inspiration Many visitors to our Design Center ask "How do you come up with these finishes"? Inspiration can come from literally anywhere - every day items that sit on a desk, the texture of a seashell or even the cloud patterns in the sky noticed on the drive in to the office can spark the ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/117252/3-weave-patterns-for-aluminum-trim-inspired-from-ball-point-pen) ## Custom Aluminum Finish Creates Elegant Look Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Custom Finish with Elegance This elegant finish creates a high-end elegant look with depth and richness. The foundation for the design was a woodgrain structure selected from our Pattern Library. The result looks nothing like a woodgrain, making this a great example of the flexibility available to ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/112966/Custom-Aluminum-Finish-Creates-Elegant-Look) ## Carbon Fiber Inspired Aluminum Finishes Posted by [Kelly Kjos](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/kelly-kjos) Carbon fiber continues to be a highly popular finish across multiple industries, used for automotive and high end boat trim. These tend to be more realistic carbon weaves with multiple processes in order to mimic real carbon fiber. These patterns are used as background accents in nameplates. The ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/111804/Carbon-Fiber-Inspired-Aluminum-Finishes) ## Aged Metal Finishes for Decorative Trim Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) 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. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/40684/Aged-Metal-Finishes-for-Decorative-Trim) ## Graphite Powder Coat Finish on Aluminum Trim Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) Industrial looking powder coated finishes were the inspiration for these graphite surfaces on aluminum. Focus is on the rugged and the strong. Printing the finishes on aluminum allows for unexpected applications and combinations. Play with the textured surface of the powder coat finish contrasting ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/28799/Graphite-Powder-Coat-Finish-on-Aluminum-Trim) ## Damascus Steel Finishes on Aluminum Trim Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) This series of aluminum finishes translates the distinctive stratification of authentic hand forged Damascus steel onto aluminum trim. The lost Damascus Steel folding technique in which a sword smith painstakingly stacks and forges layers of steel results in a unique patterning which is easily ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/36401/damascus-steel-finishes-on-aluminum-trim) ## Crackled and Weathered Finish on Aluminum Trim Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) Scuffed and dusted treatments are seen in fashion, furniture and the products we use every day. Further exploration into faux surfaces is a constant in our Design area. Experimentation with finishing effects often combines contrasting elements for unique looks. The crackle-effect finish brings ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/bid/28590/Crackled-and-Weathered-Finish-on-Aluminum-Trim) ## Faux Granite and Stone Finishes on Aluminum Posted by [Deidre Kruser](https://www.norcorp.com/design-aluminum-surfaces-blog/author/deidre-kruser) When thinking of aluminum trim or nameplates, you don't typically think of stone or granite finishes. However, these surfaces are only one example of the diverse range of faux finishes available on aluminum. Printed texture adds to the realism of these surfaces. All are easily adapted to meet your ... 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