08/31/2026
The finish changes the image. Not just how it looks on the wall. How the tones separate, how the aluminum reads through.
We print ChromaLuxe HD aluminum panels on the Epson F6470 with UltraChrome DS inks in a six-color configuration. Light Cyan and Light Magenta run alongside standard CMYK and black for smooth tonal transitions across skin and sky. The dye sublimates into the polymer coating under heat and pressure. The image sits inside the panel.
Five finishes. Each one shifts the read.
White Gloss delivers full density and specular highlights. The most color. Matte White holds the same density without the reflection. Clear Gloss prints with no white base so the aluminum shows through transparent areas of the file. That is why it suits high-contrast black and white. The metallic lift lives in the highlights. Matte Clear is the same logic without the specular pop. White Gloss EXT is outdoor-rated for five-plus years of direct sunlight. For exterior installs where gloss and durability both matter.
The trade-off, stated once: on a very dark low-key image a high-gloss finish can swallow the most subtle shadow separation. Clear Gloss or fine art paper will hold more of that quiet detail.
Finish first. Size second. The panel gets cut to order in Henderson. Standoffs and French cleats installed in-house. Custom sizes up to 44 by 96 inches.
Every order is hand-inspected before it ships.
Use code WALLSEASON20 for 20% off all products through September 30.
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