There's real wood — and then there's Aluminum Wood Grain, perfected by ARCHEX USA, the in-house finishing division of 1800Awnings. Using advanced European sublimation technology, we embed deep, realistic woodgrain patterns directly into powder-coated aluminum. The look of natural timber, with none of the rot, warping, fading, or maintenance — and it's exclusive to 1800Awnings.com.
We start with architectural powder-coated aluminum, then use a heat-and-pressure sublimation process to bond a woodgrain pattern permanently into the coating — not onto it. The grain becomes part of the finish itself, wrapping the full profile on every side. This is not vinyl, not a printed film, and not a sticker that peels at the edges. It's a single, fused, UV-stable surface engineered to look like wood for decades.
The grain won't bleach or yellow in full sun, year after year.
No sanding, staining, sealing, or refinishing — ever.
All-aluminum core won't rot, warp, or rust in coastal salt air.
No felled timber, no solvents — a sustainable wood alternative.
Finish wraps top, bottom, and all sides of the profile.
Available only through 1800Awnings and ARCHEX USA.
Choose aluminum wood grain on awnings, pergolas, architectural canopies, and shutters — for warm, natural-looking shade that performs like metal. It's ideal for coastal homes, modern and craftsman architecture, restaurants, and commercial storefronts that want the richness of wood without the upkeep. Pair it with any RAL color accent for a fully custom look.
No. It's a sublimation finish fused into the powder coating itself — not a vinyl wrap, printed film, or adhesive sticker. It won't peel, bubble, or lift at the edges.
No. The finish is UV-stable and fade-proof, engineered to hold its color and grain through years of direct sun exposure.
None. Unlike real wood, there's no staining, sealing, sanding, or refinishing. An occasional rinse is all it needs.
Awnings, pergolas, architectural canopies, and shutters can all be finished in ARCHEX aluminum wood grain.
Tell us your product and we'll match the perfect woodgrain finish — built in Tampa, shipped nationwide.
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