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Aluminium Finish Samples

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Aluminium (AL)

Aluminium - a silvery-white metal - is widely known for its usage in everyday items such as jewelry, eyeglass frames and Japanese one-yen coins. Light and highly workable, aluminium is used as metal sheets, pipes, and extrusions.
Finishes listed below are excerpts - other colours, gloss levels or embossing may be available upon request.

*Please note that the photos of the samples are guidelines. Please confirm the finish with an actual sample prior to making your final selection.
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Alumiére® High Bright Silver / Bright Silver / Silver

Le-01
Le-02
Le-03

Alumiére is KIKUKAWA’s original finishing series that maximizes the glossiness of aluminium.
Gentle metallic reflection which is different from that of stainless steel is achieved with lightweight aluminium.
Two different levels of gloss and reflection (Le-01: High Bright Silver / Le-02 Bright Silver) are available for comparison with silver anodized aluminium (Le-03).
Please consult us for both interior and exterior architectural applications.
*This finish is part of the Alumiére sample book.

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Alumiére® High Bright Tsuchime (Hammertone) / PHL (Vibration) / Silky Blast

Le-04
Le-05
Le-06

Adding textures on our bright aluminium finish series, the High Bright Silver Alumiére, enhances the expressions of aluminium and expands the possibilities of design.
The series has three different finishes - Tsuchime or hammered finish (Le-04) that creates shadows and three-dimensional effects, PHL vibration (Le-05) that expresses refined reflections, and KIKUKAWA’s original blasted finish Silky Blast (Le-06) that gives an elegant texture.
Please consult us for both interior and exterior architectural applications.
*This finish is part of the Alumiére sample book.

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Alumiére® Champagne Gold / Light Gold / Vivid Gold

Le-A01
Le-A02
Le-A03

Alumiére is KIKUKAWA’s original finishing series that maximizes the glossiness of aluminium.
Gentle metallic reflection which is different from that of stainless steel is achieved with lightweight aluminium.
Champagne Gold: A finish with a subtle gloss (Le-A01),
Light Gold: A softly muted golden finish (Le-A02),
Vivid Gold: A bright golden finish (Le-A03).
Please consult us for interior architectural applications.
*This finish is part of the Alumiére sample book 2.

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Alumiére® Feather Vibration / Scratch Cross HL / Wave HL

Le-A04
Le-A05
Le-A06

Alumiére is KIKUKAWA’s original finishing series that maximizes the glossiness of aluminium.
Gentle metallic reflection which is different from that of stainless steel is achieved with lightweight aluminium.
Feather Vibration: A finish with grind marks overlapping like furled feathers (Le-A04),
Scratch Cross HL: A finish with delicate, diagonally intersecting HL (hairline) grind marks (Le-A05),
Wave HL: A finish with gently curving HL (hairline) grind marks, inspired by the drape of curtains (Le-A06).
Please consult us for interior architectural applications.
*This finish is part of the Alumiére sample book 2.

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Tsuchime

TM-A / TM-1 (Aluminium)
TMG-2 (Aluminium)

Aluminium metal sheets are hammered with Kikukawa's proprietary technology and finished with a clear coating.
Available maximum thickness is 3.0mm, and maximum size is 1000㎜ (W) × 2500㎜ (H).
*This finish is part of the Tsuchime (hammered) sample book.

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Bespoke perforation + Anodization (white)

DP-WE1

This sample showcases the combination of a perforated design featuring large and small round holes with anodization in glossy white (anodized aluminium + white electrodeposition coating).
Bespoke perforation, processed according to the specifications given by the designer , allows for unrestricted expression: think using perforation on a façade to reveal a motif or combining perforations with lighting to create magical effects.
The shape and placement of the perforations are not limited to the design shown. We can adapt perforations to your requirements so please get in touch to discuss.

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Defined PHL + Colour Clear Coating

D-PHL-C1

This sample showcases the combination of PHL (permanent hairline / vibration) and Colour Clear Coating. With our the Colour Clear Coating, the effects of polishing marks and metallic quality of aluminium can be maximised while also achieving vibrant colour expression.
For this sample, we applied Colour Clear Coating in gold. The resulting effect makes this finish a suitable alternative to brass. Other polishing effects and colours are available, so please get in touch to discuss.

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‘Rough Tone Metal’ + Anodization (light brown)

R-E2

Our 'Rough Tone Metal' R Type uses embossing technology to create textures evocative of cast metal .
In this sample, CTRM-R101 has been finished with anodization in light brown.
It is well worth considering for walls and pillar panels when you want to impart a sense of grandeur.

*'Rough Tone Metal' is a registered trademark of KIKUKAWA.

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Types of Aluminium Finishes

Types of FinishCharacteristicsApplication
InteriorExterior
Anodization Anodization An electrochemical process that integrates the aluminium alloy with a protective aluminium oxide layer.
Electrolytic Colouring A secondary process that colours the metal by depositing metal salts in the pores of anodization coating. Shades range within metallic colours, from champagne to black.
Dying A secondary process that colours the metal by dipping it in a solution with dyes. Available colours range from gold, red, blue, black and more.
Paint Coating Acrylic Provides beautiful colours and is cost effective, however, less resilient to exterior conditions.
Urethane In comparison to acrylic paint, urethane paint has improved adhesion, wear resistance and is also water resistant.
Silicone Provides higher weather and wear resistance than urethane, and is water resistant. Available in a wide variety of colours and gloss levels.
Fluorine-based Provides superior weatherability above other types. Limitations include colour availability and higher cost.