Lighting plays a huge role in color schemes. You can see in this photo above and the one to the right that, even though these are the same panels, they can appear to be lighter or darker depending on the angle you’re viewing them at or the lighting conditions throughout the day be it artificial light or natural light.

You can see here that the panels appear to be darker in color when viewing them straight on. Even the device you’re viewing on can appear to alter the color schemes!

These panels were going inside of a multi-story executive office building. They wrap a corner, which meant that book-matching the ends of the panels was a high priority as well as getting this side of the casting mitered in mold. In order to get the closest match, they must be rammed sequentially.

Up close you'll see that the finish on our panels alternates between smooth and rough. Panels appear darker in the shade and lighter in the direct sunlight. You'll also note the changes between layers where the source material in the mix design changes.

These panels required returns on each end. Here, you’ll see an example of a butt joint return going all the way up into the ceiling. You’ll also note in the middle where the bottom panels meet the top. All panels are floor-mounted so this client had to ensure the floor’s foundation could handle the weight of their full size panels.

Here you'll see the importance of filling in seamlines when the colors change within the panel. If you're interested in seeing a before-and-after look of seamlines, email us!