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Etched Plaques

Overview

Artistic Precision

Chemical etching allows us to transfer the most complex artwork to a range of metals. Combined with cast and precision tooled plaques, etched medallions and emblems provide the precision needed to accentuate any plaque marker.

  • Brass, bronze, or stainless steel

  • Earth-friendly lead and mercury-free alloys

  • Recessed and raised graphics

  • Line art or photo greyscale images

  • Gemini Lifetime Warranty

More Metals

Premium etched plaques in brass, bronze or stainless steel and can be produced as thin as 1/16″ thick.

Kettering University plaque

Permanent Photos

Etched photos are created with halftone images to provide a permanent, exterior-grade solution.

Michael David Davis Jr. plaque

Lifetime Guarantee

We have a stringent in-house laboratory testing process for all metals and paints. Our finishes have withstood thousands of hours of exposure to salt, fog, moisture, heat cycles, and UV light, so we can confidently say they’ll last a lifetime.

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Options

Etched Alloy Metals

Etched Stainless steel

Standard Thicknesses:
1/16″, 1/8″, 1/4″ deep

Standard Square Inches:
1″–1,500″ sq. in. (1,500″ sq. in. + email for quote)

Etched Brass

Standard Thicknesses:
1/16″, 1/8″, 1/4″ deep

Standard Square Inches:
1″–1,500″ sq. in. (1,500″ sq. in. + email for quote)

etched bronze

Standard Thicknesses:
1/16″, 1/8″, 1/4″ deep

Standard Square Inches:
1″–1,500″ sq. in. (1,500″ sq. in. + email for quote)

Thin Gauge Etched Metals

Etched Stainless Steel

Standard Thicknesses:
.022″, .029″, .05″ deep

Standard Square Inches:
1″–80″ sq. in.

Etched Nickel Silver

Standard Thicknesses:
.018″, .04″ deep

Standard Square Inches:
1″–80″ sq. in.

Etched Aluminum

Standard Thicknesses:
.025″, .05″ deep

Standard Square Inches:
1″–80″ sq. in.

etched brass

Standard Thicknesses:
.02″, .04″ deep

Standard Square Inches:
1″–80″ sq. in.

etched copper

Standard Thicknesses:
.02″ deep

Standard Square Inches:
1″–80″ sq. in.

Resources

Resource List

Installation

Getting Started

For more information on installation instructions and videos, product drawings and information on mounting patterns, visit the Installation page.

Mounting Options

Stud mount

All etched plaques 1/4” thick and thicker are drilled and tapped. View drawing

Stud boss mount

Plaques thinner than 1/4” can be stud mounted with welded stud bosses.

Double Face Tape Mount

Strips of very high bond tape are applied to the back of the plaque. Interior use only. Size limitations apply

Through-hole Mount

Holes are drilled through the surface of the plaque. Specify screw size and if the holes should be countersunk. (Plaques 1/16” thick cannot be countersunk and will include round head screws.)