Finishes

Cast Bronze Finishes

Satin Bronze

The natural metal color with subtle horizontal or vertical grain lines meets NAAMM finish designation M33-C11-060. Letters 3″ in cap height and smaller contain vertical grain lines. Letters 4″ and above have horizontal grain lines. Letter returns (edges) are ground and sandblasted to a matte finish. Satin bronze cast letters are finished with a low gloss lacquer.

Polished Bronze

The natural metal color is achieved by polishing with successively finer abrasives and then buffing to a bright polished surface essentially free of grit lines caused by preliminary operations. This process meets NAAMM finish designation M22-C10-060. Letter returns (edges) are ground and sandblasted to a matte finish. Polished finish cast bronze letters receive a clear protective low gloss lacquer. This finish is not recommended on larger letters with large surface areas (wide letter strokes) due to normal surface inconsistencies inherent in the casting process.

Oxidized Bronze

The faces and edges are prepared the same as for satin bronze. The letters are then dipped in an aqueous sulfide solution to achieve a golden brown statuary finish. This process meets NAAMM finish designation M42-C55-060.Variations in color from piece to piece can occur since this process depends largely upon chemical reactions. The patina will vary from a light golden hue to almost black. When ordering, specify Light, Medium or Dark Oxidized.

Dark Oxidized

Chrome Plated Bronze

The faces and edges are prepared the same as for polished bronze. Two layers of electro-deposited copper/nickel/chrome plating are then applied. This process meets NAAMM finish designation M42-M22-C11.Although environmental conditions can affect the metallic luster of these products, CU/NI/CR plating can withstand moderate atmospheric corrosion without deteriorating.

Cast Aluminum Finishes

Satin Aluminum

The natural metal color with subtle horizontal or vertical grain lines meets NAAMM finish designation AA-M33-C11-R10. Letters 3″ in cap height and smaller contain vertical grain lines. Letters 4″ and above contain horizontal grain lines. Letter returns (edges) are ground and sandblasted to a matte finish. Satin finish cast aluminum letters receive a clear protective low gloss lacquer.

Baked Enamel Aluminum

Faces of letters are sanded to a smoother finish than for satin aluminum (equivalent to NAAMM finish designation AA-M32). The edges are ground and sandblasted to a matte finish. The entire letter is then sprayed with an acrylic enamel color and baked to obtain a durable finish.

Colors Available:

• 16 standard high gloss colors
• Black and white in gloss, semi-gloss and satin finishes
• 4 colors to match bronze and black anodic shades in satin finish
• Custom colors from most standard color designating systems

M71 Cream

M28

Dark Blue

M9

Dark Grey

M115

Dark Red

Natural Metal Finishes

The natural metal color is achieved by polishing with successively finer abrasives and then buffing to a bright polished surface essentially free of grit lines caused by preliminary operations. This process meets NAAMM finish designation M22-C10-060. Letter returns (edges) are ground and sandblasted to a matte finish. Polished finish cast bronze letters receive a clear protective low gloss lacquer. This finish is not recommended on larger letters with large surface areas (wide letter strokes) due to normal surface inconsistencies inherent in the casting process.

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Satin Black

Satin Anodized Aluminum

The natural metal color with subtle horizontal or vertical grain lines meets NAAMM finish designation AA-M33-C11-R10. Letters 3″ in cap height and smaller contain vertical grain lines. Letters 4″ and above contain horizontal grain lines. Letter returns (edges) are ground and sandblasted to a matte finish. Satin finish cast aluminum letters receive a clear protective low gloss lacquer.

Polished Aluminum

The faces of the letters are sanded with successively finer abrasives, then buffed to a bright polished surface essentially free of grit lines caused by preliminary operations. This process meets NAAMM finish designation AA-M21-R10. The edges are ground and sandblasted to a matte finish and the entire letter is sprayed with a clear protective low gloss lacquer. This finish is available only on letters 2″ high and under.

Cast Brass Finishes

Satin Brass

contain the natural metal color with subtle horizontal or vertical grain lines, meeting NAAMM finish designation M33-C11-060. Letters 3″ in cap height and smaller contain vertical grain lines.Letters 4″ and above contain horizontal grain lines. Letter returns (edges) are ground and sandblasted to a matte finish. Satin finish cast brass letters receive a clear protective low gloss lacquer.

Polished Brass

The natural metal color is achieved by polishing with successively finer abrasives and then buffing to a bright polished surface essentially free of grit lines caused by preliminary operations. This process meets NAAMM finish designation M22-C10-060. Letter returns (edges) are ground and sandblasted to a matte finish. Polished finish cast brass letters receive a clear protective low gloss lacquer. This finish is not recommended for use on letters with large surface areas (wide letter strokes) due to normal surface inconsistencies inherent in the casting process. Polished brass finishes are only available on letters up to 12″ high.