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 ...
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
Posted by
Mitch Larson
This particular finish features the juxtaposition of surfaces in order to create a customized aluminum finish.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Just look at the dimension created when a technical pattern is used in the background! The border of this nameplate appears to be a higher level than the background, resulting in perceived depth without need for a custom emboss tool.
Posted by
Kelly Kjos
Design intent for the decorative aluminum trim plate was to create an intricate layered look conveying precision and sports luxury. The final design utilizes an alternative approach which integrates layers of processes combined with mechanical finishes to create the in-laid metal design. The ...
Posted by
Deidre Kruser
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 ...
Posted by
Deidre Kruser
Technical Finishes Aluminum finishes taking advantage of the reflective metal surface are our most requested category of finishes. These types of authentic metal surfaces are popular in automotive trim, appliance trim and electronics. The simple geometric or technical finishes are often integrated ...
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