VIDEO: Wood Vs. Architectural Metal Mouldings Part 2 - Scrape Test
Many architectural projects must back up their beauty with backbone. It’s not enough to create a great design -- it’s go …
Metal Door Frame Casing: Avoiding Aesthetic Flaws & 3 Other Benefits
The status quo isn’t going to advance your designs. Sometimes you need to reassess what’s always been considered "accept …
VIDEO: Wood Vs. Architectural Metal Mouldings Part 1 - Impact Test
All mouldings, whether metal or wood, look great when they roll off the manufacturing line. They look strong, sturdy, an …
Intentional Corrosion Makes Old Architectural Finishes New Again
Being ahead of the hottest trends is what makes an already qualified and experienced designer stand above the competitio …
10 Oldest Metal Architectural Mouldings That Can Still Be Made Today
In 1904, Charles Dahlstrom invented and introduced the world’s first fireproof steel door. It didn't take long for word …
5 of Our Favorite Commercial/Industrial Aesthetic Architecture Designs
A compound in Buffalo once considered a tear-down. A bridge that almost collapsed in its first month but is now a defini …
Which Profiles & Metals Make the Best Picture Rails?
Picture rails aren’t necessarily new. But only recently have creative designers started using them with a modern twist - …
4 Surefire Decorative Metal Trim Buys That Are Timeless & Tough
Using decorative metal trim will take your architectural designs to new creative and functional levels. If you’d like to …
Metal Trim for Wood Adds Beauty to the Brawn
Wood brings earthy, comforting tones to a building. Metal offers protection and strength to architecture -- plus its own …
Decorative Metal Trim: Material & Finish Options for Form, Function
Which type of decorative metal trim finish is right for your project? It depends on the basis of the specification. “For …
