Commercial Aluminum Window, Door & Storefront Finish Options
Boyd Aluminum offers finish options for commercial aluminum windows, storefront systems, entrance doors, curtain wall systems, historic-replica systems, and related aluminum framing products. Finish selection should be coordinated with the exact product series, project specifications, color requirements, exposure conditions, sample requirements, and submittal needs.
Available Boyd finish options include standard anodized colors, Kynar® coating options, powder coat finish options, and AAMA 2604 or AAMA 2605 finish specifications where required and available. Boyd supports architects, contractors, owners, developers, estimators, and glaziers with finish-option review, color coordination, available finish information, physical sample requests, bid support, and project coordination.
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Boyd Aluminum Finish Options
The finish options below provide starting points for commercial aluminum window, door, storefront, curtain wall, and accessory finish review. Use the table to compare common finish paths, typical project reasons for using each option, and information Boyd may need for review.
Common Boyd aluminum finish options and project-selection notes.
| Finish Option | Common Use & Selection Notes |
|---|---|
| Clear Anodized | Common use: Natural aluminum appearance for commercial window, storefront, door, and framing applications where a clear anodized look is specified or preferred. Selection notes: Anodizing creates an integral anodic oxide finish rather than a painted surface coating. Review alongside adjacent metal finishes, hardware finish requirements, trim, panning, receptors, and physical sample needs. |
| Dark Bronze Anodized | Common use: Dark bronze anodized appearance for commercial aluminum framing, replacement work, storefront systems, and projects with traditional bronze finish requirements. Selection notes: Coordinate with existing building finishes, door hardware, adjacent storefront or curtain wall framing, owner or architect color standards, and physical sample needs. |
| Black Anodized | Common use: Black anodized appearance for commercial aluminum windows, storefronts, entrances, and projects requiring a darker frame profile. Selection notes: Review for contemporary storefront work, steel-look or historic-replica appearance goals, finish coordination with doors and accessories, and physical sample needs. |
| Kynar® Coating Options | Common use: Painted finish for commercial aluminum products when the project requires a Kynar®, Kynar 500®, PVDF-based, or custom color coating path. Selection notes: Kynar 500®, PVDF, and 70% PVDF language may appear in project coating specifications. Send the specified color, coating requirement, physical sample requirement, gloss or sheen requirement if listed, and any owner, architect, historic-review, or brand-standard color information. |
| Powder Coat Finish Options | Common use: Powder coat finish for projects requiring a powder-coated aluminum finish, custom color review, or an AAMA 2604 or AAMA 2605 finish specification where available. Selection notes: Send the required finish specification, color, physical sample needs, selected product family, accessory scope, and submittal requirements. |
Powder Coat Color Guide
Boyd provides a standard powder coat color guide for project color review. Use the color guide as a starting point, then request physical aluminum finish samples or color chips before final color selection, specification, or order release.
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Kynar®, PVDF & Powder Coat Finish Review
Kynar®, Kynar 500®, PVDF-based coating language, powder coat language, AAMA 2604 language, and AAMA 2605 language may appear in Division 08 specifications for commercial windows, doors, storefront systems, and curtain wall systems. Boyd can review the specified finish path against available finish options, color requirements, sample requirements, and selected product family.
For custom color review, send the exact finish specification, desired color name or color standard, manufacturer color reference if available, required gloss or sheen if listed, and whether the finish must coordinate across windows, doors, storefront framing, curtain wall framing, hardware, panning, trim, receptors, mullions, or other accessories.
Finish Selection by Project Need
The right aluminum finish depends on the product family, project design intent, exposure conditions, specification requirements, physical sample approvals, and finish coordination across the project scope.
Commercial new construction: coordinate finish selection with the architectural specifications, Division 08 requirements, product family, storefront or window system, sample requirements, and submittal requirements.
Commercial replacement: review existing building finishes, adjacent materials, owner standards, and replacement scope before selecting a finish.
Historic restoration: coordinate color, sheen, profile appearance, and historic-review expectations with the design team and reviewing authority.
Storefront and entrance projects: coordinate window, storefront, entrance door, hardware, trim, and accessory finishes together.
Institutional and public-sector projects: confirm owner standards, specifications, sample requirements, and submittal requirements before release.
Custom color projects: provide color references, finish specifications, physical sample requirements, and any owner or architect standards that must be matched or reviewed.
What to Send Boyd for Finish Review
To help Boyd review finish options for a project, send the information that affects product selection, finish selection, pricing, and submittal planning.
Project name and location.
Bid date or required response date.
Product family or product series, if known.
Architectural drawings, elevations, and schedules.
Finish specifications, Division 08 requirements, color requirements, or owner standards.
Requested anodized, Kynar®, Kynar 500®, PVDF, powder coat, AAMA 2604, or AAMA 2605 finish specification.
Existing finish information for replacement or renovation projects, if available.
Physical sample, color chip, submittal, or approval requirements.
Hardware, accessory, trim, storefront, entrance door, or curtain wall finish coordination needs.
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Commercial Aluminum Finish Options FAQ
What standard anodized colors does Boyd list?
Boyd currently lists Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized, and Black Anodized as standard anodized color options. Finish availability should be confirmed for the selected product family, project specifications, and submittal requirements.
Does Boyd offer Kynar® coating options?
Yes. Boyd lists Kynar® coating options, including Kynar 500® coating options, for commercial aluminum window, door, storefront, curtain wall, and framing finish review. If the project specifications reference Kynar 500®, PVDF, 70% PVDF, AAMA 2605, or another coating requirement, send the exact finish language with the request.
Does Boyd offer powder coat finish options?
Yes. Boyd lists powder coat finish options, including AAMA 2605 powder coat options and AAMA 2604 options where required and available. Send the required finish specification, color requirement, physical sample needs, selected product family, and accessory scope with the bid or product-support request.
How are anodized, Kynar®, and powder coat finishes different?
Anodized finishes create an integral anodic oxide finish on the aluminum surface and are commonly selected from listed anodized colors such as Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized, and Black Anodized. Kynar® and Kynar 500® finishes are PVDF-based liquid coating options that may be specified for custom color or painted finish requirements. Powder coat finishes are dry powder coatings that are applied to the aluminum and cured, and should be reviewed for color selection, finish specification, sample approval, and compatibility with the selected Boyd product family.
Can Boyd review custom color finish requirements?
Yes. Boyd can review custom color requirements for applicable Kynar®, PVDF, and powder coat finish requests. Include the desired color name, color standard, manufacturer reference, physical sample or color chip requirement, gloss or sheen requirement if listed, and any owner, architect, historic-review, or brand-standard color information.
What is the difference between AAMA 2604 and AAMA 2605 finish specifications?
AAMA 2604 and AAMA 2605 are architectural aluminum coating specifications that may appear in commercial window, door, storefront, and curtain wall project documents. The two standards differ mainly in exterior weathering and color-retention requirements. AAMA 2605 is generally the more stringent specification, with tighter requirements for color change, chalking, and gloss retention. AAMA 2604 is an intermediate coating specification with less demanding weathering requirements. Which standard applies is set by the project specifications. If either standard is listed, send the exact finish language to Boyd so availability, color, samples, product family, and submittal requirements can be reviewed.
Can Boyd help coordinate finish options across windows, doors, storefronts, and accessories?
Yes. Boyd can help review finish coordination across commercial aluminum windows, storefront systems, entrance doors, curtain wall systems, hardware, accessories, trim, panning, receptors, mullions, and related project components. Finish coordination should be reviewed early when multiple product families or accessory items are included in the same project scope.
What information should be included with a finish request?
Include the project name, location, bid deadline, product family, drawings, schedules, finish specifications, Division 08 requirements, color requirements, physical sample requirements, and any anodized, Kynar®, Kynar 500®, PVDF, powder coat, AAMA 2604, or AAMA 2605 finish specifications known at the time of request.
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