Aluminum trim is a type of aluminum that is manufactured via extrusion to create long, thin, pliable, and adaptable pieces of aluminum that may be utilized for architectural decorative purposes and accents, indoor and outdoor lighting, and engineering design. The many appealing qualities of aluminum are the reason for its use in trim: its resistance to rusting and corrosion as well as its low density.

Extrusion has been found to be the most efficient and successful technique for creating aluminum trim owing to its low cost and fast results. The many shapes of aluminum trim have tight tolerances, near-perfect dimensions, and precisely meet design standards.

How Aluminum Trim is Made?

Extrusion is one of the most dependable methods for creating high-quality, long-lasting products with a beautiful finish. It's a continuous manufacturing method that entails pushing a pliable material through a profile, or die, in the form of the intended product; it can be done either cold or hot.

Aluminum trim is the simplest shape of all extrusion products. The trim is cut to the required dimensions before being packed for shipping, as it comes out of the extruder in long, thin pieces. Depending on the profile, however, the finished product may sometimes require additional work.

What Types of Aluminum Trim exist?

Aluminum is a very complicated and time-consuming manufacturing process, but it has a wide range of applications. Aluminum may be found in almost every home, office, store, and building. Its toughness, appearance, and longevity make it an excellent choice for any structure or purpose. The many characteristics of aluminum are preserved in trim that may be moulded, shaped, and installed to create customized solutions for a wide range of uses.

J Trim

The J-trim is used on the edge of aluminum siding surrounding windows and doors, as well as around the top of the siding to keep the siding in place. The installation of J trim serves as a seal for a project by keeping moisture out and leaks at bay.

U Trim

The use of U channel trim as a way to finish edges and protect against the roughness of unfinished edges has been around for many years. It is used to give a project an attractive look while also lowering manufacturing costs. The flexibility of U trim comes from its ability to fit any sort of material, including woven wire mesh and glass and wood panels.

Z Channel Trim

Z channels, like J channels, are used with metal roofing and function as receivers for panels, ridge caps, and headwall flashing. The major advantage of Z channel aluminum trim is its capability to prevent leaks due to its directional nature. Z channel aluminum trim can be designed in a variety of shapes, angles, sizes, and widths.

H Channel Trim

The inside radius corners of the Duro-Last H channel aluminum trim are comparable to those of C channel. It's great for use in places where strength and stability are required. H channel aluminum trim is utilized on railings, as ornamental moulding, and as door and window frames.

Angle L

To fit any need, aluminum angles are available in a range of sizes. Despite their lightweight nature, aluminum trim angles have outstanding strength, durability, and resilience. They're used to create frames, braces, table edging, and countertop edging. The variations in angle L aluminum trim include wall thicknesses ranging from 1/16 inch to 1/4 inch or 0.36cm to 0.64 cm as well as leg lengths that can be equal or unequal.

T Edging

T aluminum trim, which is made of extruded aluminum, can be utilized for architectural planning and millwork. It's used in retail fixtures, displays, chairs, elevators, and woodworking projects. Because of its strength and endurance, it's a great choice for edging tile to avoid chipping and as a transition between tiled floors. T aluminum trim is available grooved, smooth, or fluted to match retro renovation needs.

F Channel

The most frequent application for light and thin F channel aluminum trim is to use it to attach a soffit to the frame.

Hat Channels

Hat channel aluminum trim is a more sophisticated version of the hat channel metal trim that has been utilized for decades. Hat channel aluminum trim is great as a decorative divider between wall panels, sheetrock, and tile because of its form. Hat channel aluminum trim is used in place of wood and steel to give similar strength and endurance while also offering versatility and a superior appearance. Water diversion using hat channel aluminum trim provides a foundation for heating, cooling, structural appearance, and thermal efficiency.

Round Aluminum Channel Trim

The same as C channel, aluminum channel trim has a clean, modern design. It has the appearance of an aluminum rod because of its thicker walls. Although round aluminum channel trim is used for a variety of tasks, its primary purpose is to house LED light strips.

Can Aluminum trim be painted?

Yes! All trims can be painted to match the aesthetic of your project. We recommend using high-quality paint specifically designed for aluminum surfaces.

If you have any questions about aluminum trim or what paint to use, please contact us and we would be happy to recommend a few options.

We also have a huge inventory of Canadian  Aluminum sheets, Aluminum foil, Canadian Aluminum coils and Aluminum wire in Toronto of Ontario.