Elemental Finishes Brochure

Premium Entrance Door finishes

Entrance Doors with APL An entrance door is more than an entry point, it’s a warm welcome that also needs to deliver on the practical demands of security, durability and comfort. APL entrance doors are designed with all these qualities in mind, combining architectural presence with high-performing door engineering for contemporary New Zealand homes.

In collaboration with Elemental Finishes, a New Zealand-owned specialist in liquid metal surfaces, APL Plasma entrance doors are now available with a series of unique finishes with strong architectural presence, designed for projects where design, durability and details matter.

Made in Cambridge, New Zealand, our entrance doors are designed and assembled at APL Manufacturing and are available through Altherm, First and Vantage network nationwide. They are designed to integrate seamlessly with APL window systems, creating a complete and considered solution in which door panels, frames, hardware, sealing and finishes are developed to work together from the outset.

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APL ENTRANCE DOORS

Plasma configurations Elemental Finishes is only available with APL Plasma configurations.

PLA00 Smooth aluminium sheet door panel

PLA01 Aluminium sheet door with long glass insert

PLA03 Aluminium sheet door with twin horizontal negative lines

PLA04 Aluminium sheet door with triple horizontal negative lines

PLA00 Sidelight Smooth aluminium sheet door with matching sidelight

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Make an architectural statement with Elemental Finishes Based in Auckland, Elemental Finishes specialise in creating custom liquid metal finishes, bringing a highly crafted approach to architectural finishing.

With APL's Plasma range of entrance doors, they create a premium solution that pairs advanced door engineering with the rich visual character of real metal.

How does it work?

Elemental Finishes’ liquid metal surfaces are formed using genuine metal powders, with finishes available across tones and textures inspired by materials such as bronze, brass, copper, iron and aluminium. Because the finish is created from real metal content rather than a simulated effect, it carries the natural depth, tonal variation and tactile quality associated with solid metal surfaces. At the same time, the finish is more adaptable than sheet or cast metal alternatives, allowing the look of metal to be applied in a way that supports more flexible design outcomes. Once applied, the surface is refined to achieve different expressions - polished, textured or gently patinated - before being sealed for durability and long-term protection.

Applied to APL Plasma entrance doors, these finishes introduce a sophisticated material layer to an already clean-lined, architectural door form. Together, APL and Elemental Finishes offer an entrance door solution that balances performance with an architecturally refined statement.

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ELEMENTAL FINISHES

Textured finishes Textured finishes introduce a more tactile entrance, for people who want their door to feel as distinctive as it looks. Rather than a flat surface, textures like Forged, Foundry, Linear, Rust, Verdigris and Aerugo catch the light differently across their sculpted profiles, revealing subtle shifts in tone and shadow as you move past.

Each finish contains real metal content, so the finish reflects the genuine depth and character of its underlying material rather than a printed effect.

Forged

Foundry

Forged Dark Aged Copper

Foundry Light Aged Copper

Linear

Rust

Linear Dark Aged Copper

Rust Iron

Verdigris

Aerugo

Verdigris Copper

Aerugo Brass

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ELEMENTAL FINISHES

Signature collection Elemental Finishes offer two distinct ranges; Signature and Contemporary Collection.

The Signature Collection showcases the most sought-after traditional metal colours, tones, patinas and textures, offering a timeless finish inspired by classic craftsmanship and traditional design.

It focuses on the enduring appeal of metals in their more traditional expressions, from softly aged surfaces to richer, more characterful patinas, bringing a sense of heritage and permanence to contemporary architecture.

Aluminium

Copper

Brass

Iron

Bronze

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SIGNATURE COLLECTION

Aluminium Aluminium offers a refined, understated foundation for contemporary architecture. Its cooler metallic tones pair effortlessly with a wide range of materials, from concrete and glass through to timber and stone, allowing it to sit quietly or take a more defined role depending on the palette.

Within the Aluminium range, finishes can shift from softly brushed and light-reflective to more muted, subtly textured expressions. Each retains the clean, precise character of aluminium, with variations in sheen and surface detail that respond to changing light.

Light Aged

Foundry Light Aged

Dark Aged

Foundry Dark Aged

Water Aged

Forged Dark Aged

Linear

Light Aged Aluminium finish

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SIGNATURE COLLECTION

Brass Brass introduces warmth to contemporary architecture. Its natural golden undertones soften harder materials such as concrete and stone, while sitting comfortably alongside timber and natural finishes.

Within the Brass range, finishes vary from lightly aged to more pronounced patinated expressions. Each retains the essential clarity of brass, with subtle variations in depth and surface.

Light Aged

Foundry Light Aged

Dark Aged

Foundry Dark Aged

Water Aged

Forged Dark Aged

Linear

Aerugo

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Light Aged Brass finish

SIGNATURE COLLECTION

Bronze The Bronze tonal range spans from mid-warm metallic hues through to darker aged expressions, offering versatility within both contemporary and more traditional architectural contexts.

This range includes variations in texture and patination alongside smoother, lightly aged finishes and more sculptural forged surfaces. Each finish maintains the depth and characteristic of bronze.

Light Aged

Foundry Light Aged

Dark Aged

Foundry Dark Aged

Water Aged

Forged Dark Aged

Linear

Dark Aged Bronze finish

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SIGNATURE COLLECTION

Copper Copper is inherently expressive. From its warm metallic brightness to richly oxidised greens and blues, it offers one of the broadest tonal palettes of any architectural metal.

The Copper range reflects this natural diversity. Finishes encompass dark aged and textured interpretations to controlled verdigris. Each retains the warmth intrinsic to copper, and the variation that echoes the material’s organic behaviour.

Light Aged

Foundry Light Aged

Dark Aged

Foundry Dark Aged

Water Aged

Forged Dark Aged

Linear

Vendigris

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Forged Dark Aged Copper

SIGNATURE COLLECTION

Iron Iron, in its Rust finish, introduces a raw, atmospheric presence to an entrance door. It brings depth, grounding surrounding materials and adding a quietly powerful counterpoint to glass, timber and lighter metals.

The Rust surface reveals layered tonal variation and light speckling, capturing the character of naturally aged iron while remaining stable and sealed for long-term use.

Rust

Rust Iron

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CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION

Contemporary Collection The Contemporary Collection by Elemental Finishes is a modern, versatile palette of liquid metal finishes blended to compliment the materials and tones used in contemporary New Zealand architecture and interior design.

Champagne Gold

Pewter Rose

Pewter

Smokey Bronze

Pewter Bronze

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CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION

Champagne Gold A soft, desaturated gold with subtle warmth, Champagne Gold brings a refined glow that pairs easily with both cool and warm palettes for a quietly luxurious statement.

Light Aged

Foundry Light Aged

Water Aged

Foundry Light Aged Champagne Gold

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CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION

Pewter Range The Pewter range delivers calm and cool metallic tones, providing a versatile, understated backdrop. With options in grey Pewter, muted Pewter Bronze, and delicate Pewter Rose, there is an option to support an array of cladding options.

Pewter

Pewter Bronze

Light Aged

Light Aged

Foundry Light Aged

Foundry Light Aged

Water Aged

Water Aged

Pewter Rose

Light Aged

Foundry Light Aged

Water Aged

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Foundry Light Aged Pewter Rose

CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION

Smokey Bronze Combining deep bronze colours with diffused, smoky shading, Smokey Bronze is a richer, moodier finish ideal for more dramatic, design-led entrances.

Light Aged

Foundry Light Aged

Water Aged

Forged Dark Aged

Linear

Linear Smokey Bronze finish

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