Our Craftsmanship

How Our Metal Wall Art Is Made

Most wall decor is designed to look good in a photo.
We design ours to look good on an actual wall — from across the room, in changing light, and in real weather.

Metal wall art behaves very differently from canvas, wood signs, or printed decor. The material, cutting method, and finish all determine whether a piece still looks great years later or slowly degrades after a season.

Here’s how our pieces are made and why those choices matter.

The Steel We Use

Our designs are cut from real American steel, not thin decorative sheet metal.

Steel matters because wall art is exposed to more stress than people expect: temperature changes, humidity, sun exposure, and the small movement that happens when a door closes or wind hits an exterior wall. Thinner decorative metal can flex, ripple, or bend over time.

Using structural-grade steel keeps the design rigid so lines stay straight and silhouettes remain crisp on the wall.

Laser Cutting vs. Stamped Metal

Many mass-produced metal decorations are stamped. A press forces a design into thin metal using a mold. It’s fast and inexpensive, but it softens detail and often leaves slight warping.

We laser-cut each design instead.

Laser cutting uses a focused beam to precisely cut the metal. That allows:

  • Sharp interior corners

  • Clean lettering

  • Readable names and dates

  • Strong connection points between elements

This is especially important for silhouette art. Small details like tree branches, antlers, waves, or snow resorts stay clear when viewed from across a room instead of blurring together.

Why We Powder Coat Instead of Paint

Paint sits on top of metal.
Powder coating bonds to it.

In powder coating, a dry pigment is electrically bonded to the steel and baked at high temperature. The finish cures into a sealed outer shell instead of a surface layer.

The result:

  • No peeling

  • No flaking

  • No brush marks

  • No need for resealing

This is why our pieces can be displayed both indoors and outdoors. Sun, moisture, and seasonal temperature swings don’t break down the finish the way traditional paint does.

Indoor and Outdoor Durability

Customers often start with a piece inside and later move it outdoors — porches, fences, gates, barns, and cabins are common locations.

Powder-coated steel handles:

  • Humidity

  • Coastal air

  • Temperature swings

  • Direct sun exposure

Unlike wood signs, it won’t crack or require repainting. Maintenance is usually just an occasional wipe or rinse.

Thickness, Strength, and Why Pieces Don’t Warp

Metal art isn’t heavy because it’s bulky — it’s strong because it holds its shape.

We design each piece with connected structure points so the artwork supports itself. You’ll notice silhouettes connect to frames or to neighboring elements. That’s intentional. Unsupported sections in metal art can flex over time.

Proper thickness and connected design prevent:

  • Sagging

  • Bending

  • Visual distortion

This matters most in larger pieces, where structural balance keeps the artwork looking the same years later as the day it was mounted.

Mounting and Installation

Most pieces hang from a single nail or screw using integrated mounting points. Larger signs can be anchored to studs or exterior posts.

A simple tip we give customers: tape the outline on the wall first. Step back and look at it from across the room. Placement matters more than people expect — even a few inches changes how balanced a space feels.

Installation typically takes only a few minutes and does not require specialized tools.

Common Misunderstandings About Metal Wall Art

“Metal art rusts outdoors.”
Raw steel can rust. Powder-coated steel is sealed and designed for exposure.

“Heavier means harder to hang.”
In practice, metal art is often easier to hang than framed art because it doesn’t require multiple anchor points.

“Smaller sizes will look cleaner.”
The opposite is usually true. Wall art that is too small visually disappears once mounted. Most customers who reorder are correcting size, not design.

“All metal decor is the same.”
Stamped decorative metal, painted sheet metal, and laser-cut steel behave very differently over time. The cutting method and finish determine longevity more than the design itself.

Designed for Real Homes

Our goal isn’t temporary decor.
We design pieces to become part of a home — whether it’s a primary residence, a cabin, a ranch, a porch gathering place, or a meaningful location tied to family memory.

Good wall art doesn’t just fill space. It gives a room a focal point and a sense of identity.

That’s why we focus on material quality, structural design, and durability first, and decoration second.