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Decorative Metal Mouldings and Trim

With more than 120 years of experience, Dahlstrom Roll Form has developed tooling for over 500 decorative metal trims and mouldings, available in multiple materials for your architectural projects.

From the Art Deco detailing of the Empire State Building to the Beaux-Arts doors, transoms, and sidelights of the Singer Building, architects across the early 20th century relied on Dahlstrom metal trim mouldings to bring their designs to life. 

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A Legacy in Historic and Modern Architecture

Rockefeller Center
Wrigley Building
Federal Reserve Building
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The Paramount Building
The Singer Building
Viceroy Central Park

The Dahlstrom name is known worldwide by generations of architects who have worked on some of the most recognized buildings in history, including:

  • Rockefeller Center
  • Wrigley Building
  • Federal Reserve Building
  • Toledo Edison
  • Plymouth Building
  • Numerous U.S courthouses and federal buildings

Dahlstrom still produces these metal mouldings today, combining timeless and modern styles. You can find our mouldings and trims featured most recently in these notable venues:

Choosing the Right Material for Your Decorative Metal Trim Molding

Choosing the Right Material for Your Decorative Metal Trim Molding 

Whether your project demands the sleek look of modern architecture or the timeless appeal of historical restorations, selecting the right material for the various types of architectural metal mouldings is critical.

We manufacture decorative moldings and trim using a variety of high-quality metals to suit your aesthetic, structural, and budget requirements. You can browse our full range of capabilities in our decorative metal trim online molding catalog. 

Below is a breakdown of our most popular materials:

Aluminum Molding Trim

  • Markets & Projects
    Ideal for commercial interiors, modern residential designs, transportation applications, and even decorative metal trim for furniture and appliances  due to its lightweight nature.

  • Pros
    Highly corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and easy to form.

  • Cons
    Aluminum mouldings offer excellent formability but lower inherent stiffness and dent resistance than steel. 

  • Cost Considerations
    Generally one of the most cost-effective options for metal moldings trim, offering an excellent balance of durability and price.

Steel & Stainless Steel

  • Markets & Projects
    Industrial applications, structural exterior elements, and high-traffic commercial zones.

  • Pros
    Exceptional strength, high durability, and stainless variations offer excellent rust resistance.

  • Cons
    Steel and stainless steel mouldings are significantly heavier than aluminum, which can impact handling, installation methods, and required substrates on large spans or overhead applications.

  • Cost Considerations
    Mid-range to premium depending on the grade of stainless steel selected.
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Copper, Bronze & Brass

  • Markets & Projects
    High-end architectural restorations, luxury hospitality spaces, and statement exterior features.

  • Pros
    Offers unparalleled aesthetic warmth, naturally antimicrobial, and develops a beautiful natural patina over time. (Need inspiration? Explore these copper, bronze, and brass mouldings and finishings ideas). 

  • Cons
    Solid copper mouldings are heavier than aluminum or steel alternatives and may require robust substrates and proper anchoring, especially on ceilings or large wall spans. 

  • Cost Considerations
    A premium material investment, best suited for focal points and high-budget projects requiring distinct decorative metal trim molding. 

How Our Metal Moulding Trim is Made: The Roll Forming Process

When you partner with us for your architectural needs, you benefit from a streamlined, highly repeatable manufacturing process. Roll forming allows us to create long runs of custom metal molding trim with precise tolerances and uniform consistency.

Here is what you can expect from our process:

 

We collaborate with your architects and designers to review your profile. If you are not using one of our top 10 standard moulding profiles, we will engineer the custom tooling required to bring your specific metal trim moulding to life.

Based on your project’s environment and budget, we help you select the ideal metal—from heavy-duty steel to versatile aluminum molding trim. 

Flat sheets of sheet metal are fed through a series of hardened steel rollers at room temperature.

Each roller bends the metal slightly more than the previous one, gradually forming the precise shape of your decorative moldings and trim without compromising the structural integrity of the metal. 

To maximize efficiency, we can integrate secondary operations like punching, notching, or custom-length cutting directly into the roll forming line. 

Every batch of metal moldings trim undergoes rigorous inspection to ensure it meets our standard as one of the oldest architectural mouldings manufacturers before it is carefully packaged and shipped to your job site for a smooth metal moulding installation.

DECORATIVE METAL TRIM MOULDINGS: AN UPGRADE IN CLASS

Our vast offering of metal shapes cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Dahlstrom Mouldings provide serious value beyond their gorgeous facades.

 
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Fire Resistance

Metal offers no contribution of fuel or smoke if there’s a fire. Our mouldings are great for public spaces like hotels and airports.

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Impact Resistance

Metal trim does not split or chip, and is much less likely to sustain dents. Far superior to any wood, MDF, or vinyl mouldings.

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Corrosion Resistance

Metal mouldings inherently prevent mold, mildew, warping, and pest infestations.

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Authenticity

We form our mouldings with tools originally designed a century ago. Perfect to maintain that National Historic Landmark status.

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Material Variety

Steel, galvanized, stainless, aluminum, copper, brass, or bronze. Leave them raw, paint them, or intentionally age them.

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Sustainability

Our mouldings can be made of 100% recycled steel, while red metals are melted and repurposed over and over again.

See how our decorative metal trim mouldings outperform the rest:
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Ready to Invest in a Refined Look?

Whether you’re creating a dramatically timeless space, or promoting an industrial vibe, Dahlstrom metal mouldings will complete your design.

For more inspiration, check out our interactive catalog. We’re also happy to ship you a free sample.

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About Dahlstrom

Since 1904, Dahlstrom Roll Form has been crafting top-tier, custom roll formed products with a commitment to quality, on-time delivery, and personalized service.

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