Small Details. Cleaner Finishes. More Creative Possibilities.
A beautiful wall is not defined by the panel alone.
The way panels end, connect, turn a corner, create a shadow line, or integrate lighting can completely change the finished appearance of an interior.
That is why DM New Materials has expanded its architectural finishing collection with a new range of Aluminum Trims and LED Profiles, designed for modern wall panels, feature walls, cabinetry and residential or commercial interiors.
From a simple clean edge to illuminated curves and architectural light lines, these profiles give designers, contractors and homeowners more control over the final detail of a project.
Explore the DM Aluminum Trim & LED Profile Collection
Why Aluminum Trim Matters in Modern Wall Design
Decorative wall panels have become an important part of contemporary interior design. PVC marble panels, fluted panels, wood-look panels, stone-look surfaces and other large-format materials can quickly transform an interior.
But installation does not end when the panel reaches the edge of the wall.
Corners, exposed edges and joints all need to be resolved.
Without the right finishing detail, even an attractive panel installation can look incomplete. Aluminum trim provides a practical way to create cleaner transitions while also introducing another decorative element into the wall design.
DM's current collection includes profiles specifically designed for edges, panel connections, inside corners, recessed reveals and decorative surface accents.
1. End L Trim — Give Exposed Panel Edges a Clean Finish
When a decorative wall panel terminates at an exposed edge, the raw panel edge can remain visible.
The Aluminum End L Trim is designed to cover and finish this area, creating a cleaner architectural edge.
DM currently offers End L profiles in Black, Gold and Silver, with a 3000 mm length and profile options designed for different finishing conditions.
It is particularly useful around feature walls, wall-panel terminations, columns, openings and other locations where the side of a panel would otherwise remain exposed.
Best for: panel edges · feature-wall endings · openings · columns · decorative transitions.
2. H Trim — Connect Two Panels with a Precise Joint
Where two wall panels meet, controlling the joint is important.
Instead of leaving an inconsistent seam, an Aluminum H Trim can create a deliberate connection between adjoining panels.
DM's H Trim is available in Black, Brass and Silver, allowing the joint either to blend into the overall design or become a contrasting decorative line.
For example, a black trim between wood-look panels creates a contemporary linear accent, while brass can introduce a warmer, more luxurious detail.
This is an important design principle:
Don't always try to hide the joint — sometimes the joint can become part of the design.
3. Inside Corner Trim — Cleaner 90° Wall Transitions
Inside corners can be one of the more difficult details when installing decorative wall panels.
The Aluminum Inside Corner Trim provides a dedicated finishing solution for these transitions. DM currently carries a 20 × 10 × 3000 mm version in Black and Brass.
Instead of relying only on cutting and caulking at the corner, the aluminum profile creates a more intentional architectural transition.
This can be particularly effective in commercial interiors, reception areas, restaurants and other projects where finishing consistency matters.
4. U Trim — Simple, Versatile and Easy to Use
The Aluminum U Trim is one of the most versatile profiles in the collection.
Its simple U-shaped structure can be used for panel edges, transitions and decorative detailing. DM currently offers the 10 × 10 × 3000 mm profile in Black and Gold.
Its straightforward geometry makes it suitable for many different installation conditions and allows it to work with both minimalist and decorative interiors.
5. Reveal Trim — Create the Modern Shadow-Line Look
Modern interiors increasingly use recessed details instead of conventional decorative mouldings.
The Aluminum Reveal Trim is designed to create this type of architectural shadow line.
DM's current Reveal Trim measures 10 × 21 × 10 × 3000 mm and is offered in Black and Brass.
Used correctly, the recessed line visually separates adjoining surfaces and creates depth without adding bulky decorative elements.
This makes Reveal Trim particularly suitable for minimalist residential interiors, offices, hotels, luxury retail environments and modern commercial spaces.
6. Flat Trim — The Simplest Decorative Metal Accent
Not every application requires a complicated profile.
Sometimes a narrow metallic line is enough to transform a large wall surface.
DM's 20 × 3000 mm Aluminum Flat Trim provides a simple way to introduce a decorative metal accent.
Used vertically between large-format wall panels, for example, a gold metallic strip can break up a large surface and introduce rhythm and proportion.
It is a small component with a surprisingly strong visual effect.
From Aluminum Trim to LED Trim
This is where the new collection becomes much more interesting.
Traditional trim solves an installation detail.
LED Trim can solve the detail and create lighting at the same time.
Rather than installing a wall panel first and adding lighting separately, an integrated aluminum LED profile allows the lighting line to become part of the wall construction itself.
DM's current collection includes multiple LED profiles designed for different architectural conditions, including Middle LED Trim, Connect LED Trim, Stepped LED Trim, LED Baseboard Trim and Universal Flexible LED Trim.
7. Middle LED Trim — Turn the Panel Joint into a Light Line
The Aluminum Middle LED Trim is designed to introduce linear lighting directly between decorative surfaces.
DM currently offers different profile configurations, including 15 × 10 × 3000 mm and 20 × 12 × 3000 mm versions.
A translucent diffuser covers the LED channel, helping transform the individual LED source into a cleaner continuous illuminated line.
This type of profile works particularly well on:
TV feature walls · reception walls · headboard walls · cabinetry · restaurant interiors · display walls · commercial feature walls.
Instead of treating LED lighting as an accessory added after installation, the light becomes part of the architectural composition.
8. Connect LED Trim — Connect Panels and Add Lighting at the Same Time
The Aluminum Connect LED Trim combines two functions in one profile: connecting decorative wall surfaces and introducing integrated linear lighting.
The aluminum structure creates the transition between adjoining panels while the central illuminated section becomes a deliberate visual feature. DM currently lists this profile in Black and Brass configurations.
This is particularly useful when designers want to divide a large wall into different sections without making the transition look purely functional.
Panel + Trim + Light become one integrated detail.
9. Stepped LED Trim — Add Depth to the Lighting Detail
For projects that require more visual layering, DM also offers an Aluminum Stepped LED Trim.
Its multi-level profile combines concealed linear lighting with a more architectural stepped detail and is currently offered in Black and Brass.
This makes it suitable for more expressive feature walls where the trim itself is intended to contribute to the design rather than disappear into the background.
10. LED Baseboard Trim — Bring Light Down to Floor Level
Lighting does not always need to come from the ceiling.
The LED Baseboard Trim integrates linear lighting into the lower portion of the wall, combining a contemporary baseboard detail with ambient illumination. DM currently offers the 3000 mm profile in Matte Black.
Used along hallways, bedrooms, hospitality interiors or modern feature walls, floor-level illumination can create a softer atmosphere while also providing useful nighttime guidance lighting.
It is an effective alternative to a conventional baseboard when the project calls for a more architectural finish.
11. Universal Flexible LED Trim — When a Straight Line Is Not Enough
One of the most distinctive additions to the collection is the Universal Flexible LED Trim.
Unlike conventional rigid profiles that primarily create straight lines, this system is designed for customized linear-lighting applications and can accommodate curves, arcs and more creative shapes. DM currently lists the 3000 mm flexible profile in its LED Trim collection.
This opens up a completely different design language:
Straight → Curve → Arc → Wave → Geometric Pattern → Custom Shape
Instead of asking:
"Where can we install an LED strip?"
designers can begin asking:
"What shape should the light become?"
That makes flexible LED trim especially interesting for restaurants, retail stores, showrooms, reception areas, entertainment spaces and custom feature walls.
Black, Brass, Gold or Silver — Which Finish Should You Choose?
The finish of the trim can significantly change the character of the wall.
Black works particularly well with contemporary interiors, dark feature walls, wood tones and minimalist spaces. It creates a defined architectural outline.
Brass / Gold introduces warmth and works well with marble-look panels, warm wood tones, luxury residential interiors, restaurants and hospitality environments.
Silver / Aluminum creates a cleaner technical appearance and works particularly well with neutral palettes, modern commercial interiors and contemporary cabinetry.
There is no requirement that trim disappear.
In many modern interiors, the trim is intentionally selected to contrast with the panel and become part of the visual composition.
One System, More Design Possibilities
The real value of a comprehensive trim collection is not any single profile.
It is the ability to solve different details throughout the same project.
A feature wall might use an End L Trim at its perimeter, an H Trim between panels, a Reveal Trim to create a shadow line and a Middle LED Trim to introduce illumination.
The result is a wall system in which panels, joints, edges and lighting are considered together rather than separately.
That is particularly relevant to DM New Materials because these trims can complement many of the company's existing decorative wall-material categories, allowing contractors and designers to source both the primary surface material and the finishing details from the same supplier.
Discover the New DM Aluminum Trim & LED Profile Collection
Whether you are completing a simple wall-panel installation or designing a custom illuminated feature wall, the right finishing profile can make a significant difference.
DM New Materials' expanding Aluminum Trim collection provides solutions for:
Finishing → Connecting → Corners → Reveals → Decorative Lines → Integrated LED Lighting → Curved Lighting
The goal is simple:
Better details. Cleaner installation. More design freedom.
