As a member of the architectural community, we understand how important custom finishes and colors are to the quality and look of the final project. All too often, we’ve seen construction projects take a sharp departure from the original design intent for the metal cladding material due to the inability of other companies to custom match the desired colors and finishes.
Instead, our goal at Fairview is to understand and develop colors and finishes that enable architects and owners to achieve their original design intent. No design departures here.
That’s why our approach is not about what colors and finishes we have in stock—it is about what you as the designer are looking for.
Our custom finishes for metal façade materials will bring your design vision to life exactly as you envisioned
What are Fairview’s Standard Colors and Finishes for Metal Cladding Material?
We currently have millions of square feet of Vitrabond FR ACM in our Connecticut warehouse location. The standard Fairview colors comprise of 9 solids, 9 metallics, and 3 faux zincs. The faux zinc finishes in particular are hugely popular due to their superior quality. See them for yourself by ordering free samples here.
Our special-order range of finishes includes our standard but non-stocking finish series. This series includes painted solid colors, pattern finishes such as woodgrains, faux corten and other rust finishes as well as chromatic color shifting finishes, and natural metals like copper, zinc, stainless steel, and anodized aluminum finishes.
How do Fairview’s custom colors and finishes work for metal cladding material?
At Fairview we understand that each and every engineering project is unique and often requires custom finishes for the metal cladding panels. So, while we have many high-quality colors and finishes to choose from that are in stock, the majority of what we supply are custom finishes. We are happy to help create the custom look that you need.
To create custom colors and finishes, we can exactly custom match a specified paint color, or match an adjacent color such as a custom extrusion color. For this process, we submit a paint chip to our lab to be matched. The lab results are then sent to the client for approval prior to releasing them for production.
Please note that the color-matching capabilities at Fairview are not just limited to our two-coat and three-coat solid mica and metallic finishes. We are able to leverage our industry-leading finish capabilities to develop incredibly close color, pattern, and texture matches to other materials—whether it’s brick, stone, wood, concrete, or another cladding product.
Portfolio of Custom Color Matching Projects with Our Clients:
CSX East – This project, in Washington, DC was a 360,000 square foot custom job requiring 7 different rust finishes for the metal cladding material on the exterior. We worked closely with R2L Architects and our color lab to develop each individual rust color required.
The popularity of the finishes for the CSX East project led us to create The Rust Collection. You can request free samples of any or all of these finishes here.
14 Le Count/The Stella – This project, in New Rochelle, NY was designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and required a concrete finish for the metal facade product that could mimic the look of real concrete. What we developed was a finish called “Ivory Concrete”. 142,000 square feet panels of this finish on our Vitrabond FR alongside accents of “Pewter Metallic” and “Anthrazit Grey” add an elegant touch to the exterior.
808-812 Memorial Drive – When you want to refresh two 1970s apartment buildings in Cambridge, MA, what better way to do it than by recladding the existing exteriors? With over 240,000 square feet of Vitrabond FR Metal Cladding Panels in three custom colors: “Clay”, “Sedona” and match to “Pantone 41-6U”.
San Ysidro Land Port of Entry (SYLPOE) – The SYLPOE is well-known for being the busiest land border crossing in North America. For this project, 168,297 square feet of our Vitraplate 3mm Solid Aluminum Plate was used in a variety of custom finishes including: “Cyberspace,” “Network Grey,” “Dynamic Blue” & “Grey Screen.”
Upenn – The unique design on the award-winning Stephan A. Levin building at the University of Pennsylvania could not have been achieved without the development of custom finishes for the metal cladding material. Vitrabond panels were used on the exterior in “Aria White,” “Nordic Green Pre-Patina Copper” and “Cannon Grey.”
Brandeis University – The Skyline Residence at Brandeis University is a sophisticated look, thanks to the development of a “Deep Taupe” custom finish specifically designed by our lab in conjunction with the project design team. The individual finish gives this building a unique and sophisticated look for the metal cladding material on the exterior.
Contact us about Custom Finishes for your metal cladding projects today
At Fairview, our primary goal is to empower architectural designers to seamlessly integrate the aesthetic appeal of any product with the durability and cost-efficiency of composite metal panel systems or metal cladding materials. Simply provide us with a physical sample of the desired finish, no matter how small, and we will develop a precise match in no time.
Fairview’s published color chart serves as an excellent starting point for your design journey, but it does not encompass the full extent of our color and finish capabilities. We can create virtually anything you envision.
Feel free to reach out about our custom color and finish matching services today. We’d love to help you achieve your next metal panel project.
