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Special surfaces
The art of variability
From distortion-free mirror-polished stainless steel to embossed decorative sheets and hand-ground textures on 3D-printed blanks, our creativity knows no bounds when it comes to designing special surfaces. In the artistic field, perfection often lies in the imperfections. Occasionally, the so-called flaws in surface texture become a unique element of the artwork, enhancing the artist’s visual language. For example, corten steel with a rusty patina has a completely different application than polished stainless steel or sandblasted or etched surfaces and therefore must be treated differently. The final polish of a surface plays a crucial role in its effect. No matter how bold your artistic vision, or unique your concept is—we craft the perfect surface to bring your ideas to life!
- Exciting design options thanks to the transition between typical 3D print texture and mirror-polished surface
- Strong contrast due to different surface textures
- Different light refraction and reflection due to different metal textures
- Targeted use of customised surface textures possible
- Further modification of the look possible through variable sanding and polishing degrees
- Mix of 3D-printed blank and sanded and sandblasted surface results in an interesting interplay and enables multiple design variants
- Further modification of the look possible through variable sanding and polishing degrees
- Fascinating mesh look that is conceivable for a wide range of artistic applications
- Stability and yet enormous lightness thanks to the foamed aluminium material
- Bronze, cast and blasted
- Stimulating play of colours due to the diverse processing methods
- Organic and lively texture created solely by mechanical processing
- Dynamic surface effect thanks to cold burnishing and linseed oil varnish
- Captivating colour palette between matt black and rust brown thanks to scotched surface
- Corten steel forms a dense barrier layer of sulphates and phosphates, which protects it from further corrosion
- Due to its insensitivity to weathering, Corten steel is also used in architecture for accents such as façade cladding
- Applying wax to this version of Corten steel results in a matt, colour-changing surface effect
- After hardening, it forms a relatively matt, water-repellent impregnation or protective layer
- The application of linseed oil varnish gives this version of Corten steel a slightly glossy surface effect
- After hardening, it forms a relatively clear, water-repellent impregnation or protective layer
- Uniform sanding pattern with 120 grit
- Robust, insensitive surface
- Mostly used with aluminium or stainless steel
- Uniform sanding pattern with 240 grit
- Robust, insensitive surface
- Mostly used with aluminium or stainless steel
- Ultra-fine ground stainless steel with 2000 grit
- Micro-inclusions present
- Visible polishing marks
- Reflection values and mirror properties at a lower level
- Average specular properties and reflection values
- Visible polishing marks, which can be directional or non-directional
- Surface irregularities and small inclusions are present
- Excellent reflective properties and high reflection values
- Hardly any or no visible polishing marks
- High mechanical and optical flatness
- Surface unevenness and small inclusions are possible
- Excellent mirror quality and reflection values
- No visible polishing marks
- Excellent mechanical and optical flatness
- No surface unevenness
- Micro-inclusions may be present
- Minimal occurrence of micro-inclusions possible
- No "orange peel" visible
- Optical and mechanical flatness at a maximum level
- No visible polishing marks
- Reflection values and mirror properties at a maximum level
- Band-sawn cast aluminium plate
- Weatherproof, insensitive
- Non-directional, homogeneous and matt surface
- Insensitive to soiling or slight surface damage
- Can be used on uncoated and PVD-coated sheets
- Linear graphics on thin sheets (0.8 - 1.0 mm)
- Sheets with polished, ground or PVD-coated surfaces can be used.
- Very fast and economical process
- The sheets can be folded or bent round and can therefore be used to construct support cladding or decorations for façades or furniture, for example
- Galvanic surface finishing
- Gold-plated stainless steel
- Layer thicknesses from 0.25 - 3 μm
Frank Lohmann
Client Relation
Individual surface patterns
for visionary ideas
Individual surface patterns
for visionary ideas
With us, there are virtually no limits to your creativity when it comes to designing special surfaces. Whether mirror-polished stainless steel, embossed decorative sheets or hand-ground textures on 3D-printed blanks - we offer you a wide range of possibilities. Let us work together to create extraordinary surfaces that support and enhance your artistic vision.
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