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 ...
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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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
Damascus Steel Trim The distinctive damascus pattern is the focus of this aluminum trim. The simple, yet elegant, design is our interpretation of the classic damascene steel finish. Damascene or damascus steel, developed over 1,500 years ago, is recognizable by a charachteristic swirl pattern on ...
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Deidre Kruser
Faux Marble and Stone on Metal Marble finishes are translated on to aluminum using four color process printing. Process color has been widely used in our aluminum ceiling tile designs manufactured for Gage Corporation. Aluminum is desirable in architectural applications, creating the look of marble ...
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Deidre Kruser
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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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
Faux Tortoise Shell Finish Beautiful appearance and organic warmth are why designers often consider integrating tortoise shell finish into high end trim or nameplates. Faux tortoise shell is an attractive, multi-colored finish where complex shapes fade softly from one to another in random or ...
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