One of the advantages to working with aluminum for decorative trim is the ability to integrate multiple finishes, surfaces and textures into a trim piece. For example, an inlaid knurled finish is combined with a linear brushed finish above. Whether used as a border or accent that follows the ...
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Deidre Kruser
Frost Patterns Another cold morning in Wisconsin... so what do you do? Look around for inspiration for our next aluminum finish, of course. This group of wintery white finishes fuses the crisp random crystal structure of frost with the cool touch of aluminum.
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Deidre Kruser
Combine linear sharpness with precisely brushed aluminum and a touch of texture. The result is a modern mechanical finish with juxtaposed bright and brushed details. Layers of brushed pinstripes and linear texture add depth and movement to the real metal surface.
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Deidre Kruser
Decorative Wire Mesh Finishes Woven structures and patterns are a perennial favorite among designers. Inspiration can be found in carbon fiber, architectural wire mesh and stainless steel mesh. Once translated onto aluminum, the options are endless. Brushed and bright aluminum are combined within ...
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Deidre Kruser
No, literally, hold your thumbs up and look at the fingerprint on each. Every person is born with their own one-of-a-kind set of fingerprints. No two fingerprints have been found to be exactly alike, not even on a person's own hand. Unique swirling lines make up the pattern that is an individual's ...
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Deidre Kruser
While pulling finishes together for the new Surface Collections, I came across this haxagon finish which caught my attention. I like the precision and dimension in the finish along with the movement. The printed texture gives the surface a nice feel too. There are numerous possibilities for pattern ...
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Deidre Kruser
Aluminum Finishes Check out this short video featuring aluminum finishes from our pattern library. All surfaces can be customized to meet your needs. Change the color. Change the scale. Adjust the gloss or texture. Make it your own. Integrate the finishes into automotive trim, appliance panels or ...
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Deidre Kruser
The Story Starts with the Finish was the title of our presentation at the IDSA Midwest District Conference this past weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The presentation was part of the IDSA Materials and Processes Section's efforts to share information on materials and processes used in product ...
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