An aluminum surface with a wooden texture finish is designed to replicate the tactile feel and appearance of natural wood, while providing the strength, durability, and lightweight properties of aluminum. This finish is created through advanced coating and embossing techniques that not only mimic the visual patterns of wood grain but also impart a textured, realistic wood feel to the surface.

Colours

Optical Values
·All aluminium alloys and tempers
·Customized colours and designs
·All coatings systems(PVDF/FEVE/PU-PA/HDPE/PE)

Mechanical Properties
Tensile strength Rm[MPa]: >125
Yield strength Rp 0,2[MPa]: >105
Elongation at break A50[%]: ≥ 2

Tolerances
Mill thickness[mm]: 0,20 – 0,50 ± 0,04
Mill thickness[mm]: 0,51 – 1,00 ± 0,05
Width slit coil[mm]: ± 0,20 standard
Flatness[%]: 1 % of wavelength

Protective Film
Protective film type: PE – Film
Protective film thickness[µm] : 40 – 60

Coating Layer
Primer DFT[µm]: 8 ± 1
Top coat DFT [µm] :16 ± 2
Pencil hardness: ≥ 2H
Flexibility T-Bend: 2T Maximum

Advantages
**Aesthetic Versatility**: The wood effect finish allows aluminum to blend seamlessly into traditional and contemporary designs, offering the natural look of wood without its drawbacks.
**Cost-Effective**: Aluminum with a wood effect finish offers a cost-effective alternative to natural wood, particularly in large-scale projects where using real wood would be impractical or expensive.
**Eco-Friendly Option**: Using aluminum with a wood effect finish reduces the need for harvesting natural wood, helping to conserve forests and reduce environmental impact. Additionally, aluminum is fully recyclable, further enhancing its eco-friendly credentials.

Application
**Architectural Facades and Cladding**: Aluminum panels with a wood effect finish are popular in building exteriors, providing the aesthetic of wood with the durability of aluminum. These panels are ideal for cladding, facades, and decorative accents on both residential and commercial buildings.
**Interior Design**: In interior spaces, wood effect aluminum can be used for wall panels, ceilings, and furniture. It offers the look of wood in areas where moisture or wear might make natural wood less suitable, such as kitchens, bathrooms, or high-traffic areas.
**Outdoor Furniture and Structures**: Garden furniture, pergolas, and fencing made from aluminum with a wood effect finish combine the natural beauty of wood with the weather resistance of aluminum. These products can withstand outdoor conditions without the maintenance typically required by real wood.
**Retail and Hospitality Design**: In commercial spaces, this finish is used for fixtures, shelving, and displays that need to combine aesthetics with durability. The wood effect adds warmth and elegance to retail and hospitality environments.