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MATERIAL
Different metals respond differently to mechanical finishing, coating, anodizing, plating and chemical treatments.
From Standard Architectural Finishes to Custom Surface Treatments
ARCHITECTURAL SURFACE FINISHES
NewKin provides a range of standard and custom surface finishes for stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, brass and copper alloys, supporting architectural hardware, decorative metalwork, custom components and project-specific applications.
FINISHES FOR ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK
The right finish depends on the material, application, environment, desired appearance and project requirements.
From brushed and polished surfaces to PVD coatings, anodizing, powder coating, patina and decorative textures, NewKin works with different finishing processes to develop architectural metalwork around the requirements of each project.
APPEARANCE
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STAINLESS STEEL FINISHES
Stainless steel offers one of the widest ranges of architectural surface finishes, from subtle brushed textures to reflective mirror surfaces, decorative patterns and high-end PVD colors.
These finishes can be applied to architectural hardware, decorative panels, railings, trims, furniture components and other custom metalwork.
BRUSHED / HAIRLINE
Directional · Refined · Architectural · Low to Medium Reflection
SATIN
Soft · Subtle · Low Reflection · Contemporary
MIRROR POLISHED
Reflective · Premium · High Gloss · Decorative
BEAD BLASTED / SANDBLASTED
Matte · Uniform · Soft Texture · Low Reflection
VIBRATION
Decorative · Non-Directional · Textured · Premium
ETCHED / ACID ETCHED
Decorative · Detailed · Bespoke · High Customization
ANTIQUE / PATINA
Aged · Decorative · Character-Rich · Bespoke
EMBOSSED / PATTERNED
Textured · Dimensional · Decorative · Highly Customizable
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ALUMINUM FINISHES
Aluminum can be finished through mechanical, chemical and coating processes to achieve appearances ranging from natural metallic surfaces to architectural colors, wood effects and high-performance exterior coatings.
Finish selection can be developed around the aluminum alloy, application, environment, required appearance and project specifications.
MILL FINISH
Natural · Industrial · Uncoated · Functional
ANODIZED
Metallic · Durable · Architectural · Clean
BRUSHED / HAIRLINE
Directional · Refined · Metallic · Contemporary
POLISHED
Bright · Reflective · Decorative · Premium
BEAD BLASTED
Matte · Uniform · Soft Texture · Low Reflection
POWDER COATED
Versatile · Durable · Color-Rich · Architectural
PVDF / FLUOROPOLYMER
Exterior Grade · Weather Resistant · Color Stable · High Performance
WOOD GRAIN / SUBLIMATION
Decorative · Natural-Looking · Customizable · Architectural
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GALVANIZED STEEL FINISHES
Galvanized steel is primarily finished for corrosion protection and long-term durability. Additional coating systems can be applied when a specific architectural appearance or color is required.
The appropriate system depends on the substrate, exposure conditions, fabrication requirements and final application.
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BRASS & COPPER ALLOY FINISHES
Brass, bronze and copper alloys offer distinctive colors and natural metallic character that make them particularly suitable for luxury architectural interiors, hospitality, retail and bespoke decorative metalwork.
Finishes can range from naturally evolving surfaces to highly controlled polished, brushed, plated and patinated appearances.
BEYOND STANDARD FINISHES
CUSTOM FINISH DEVELOPMENT
Standard architectural finishes cover many applications, but some projects require a specific color, texture, reflectivity or aging effect. NewKin can work with project samples, reference images, physical samples, color references and design specifications to evaluate custom finishing requirements.
CUSTOM COLOR
Develop a finish around a specific color reference, RAL color or approved sample.
CUSTOM TEXTURE
Develop directional, non-directional, patterned or decorative surface textures.
CUSTOM PATINA
Create controlled aged and oxidized effects for brass, bronze and copper-based materials.
CUSTOM PVD
Develop project-specific metallic colors and surface appearances where applicable.
FINISH MATCHING
Match new components with an existing material, sample or architectural finish as closely as practical.
THE RIGHT FINISH FOR YOUR APPLICATION
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT FINISH
Finish selection should consider more than appearance. Material, environment, application, maintenance requirements, fabrication method and project specifications can all influence the appropriate finishing system.
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ENVIRONMENT
Interior, exterior, coastal, humid and high-traffic environments may require different protection and finishing systems.
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APPEARANCE
Consider the required level of gloss, texture, reflectivity, color and visual consistency.
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FABRICATION
Bending, welding, machining, forming and assembly can affect how a finish should be applied and controlled.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning requirements, wear resistance and long-term appearance should be considered when selecting a finish.
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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
Where a project has an approved sample, finish schedule or technical specification, the finishing process should be developed around the specified requirements.
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FINISHES FOR DIFFERENT PROJECT TYPES
Commonly used material surface finishes for different projects.
FINISH SAMPLES
SEE THE FINISH. SPECIFY THE DETAIL.
Surface appearance can vary depending on the material, substrate, processing method, lighting and viewing angle. For projects with specific appearance requirements, we recommend reviewing physical samples before final approval.
START YOUR CUSTOM PROJECT
FIND THE RIGHT FINISH FOR YOUR PROJECT
Send us your drawings, reference images, material requirements or existing samples. Our team can review the application and help determine a suitable material and finishing approach for your project.