Colour specified.Surface controlled.
Architectural polyester systems across RAL Classic, British Standard, metallic and textured finish families—selected against the project brief and exposure environment.
- Solid systems
- RAL Classic / BS
- Effects
- Metallic / textured
- Environment
- Project-specific selection
01 / Finish selection
More than a
colour reference.
A finish is a combination of colour, gloss, texture, coating system and intended environment. Each affects how the façade or component reads—and how it performs.
Swallow works with recognised powder manufacturers and surface-treatment chemistry partners. The appropriate system should be confirmed against the substrate, specification, exposure and required warranty route.
Physical samples and approved references remain essential where appearance is critical, particularly for metallic and textured effects.
Specification principle
Colour catches the eye. The complete system carries the performance.
Screen previews are representative only. Final selection should be made from an approved physical sample or manufacturer reference.
02 / Finish families
Four routes through the palette.
- RAL Classic
- Architectural solids
A widely specified palette for clean, repeatable solid-colour treatments across façade and fenestration work.
- British Standard
- Established references
Traditional specified colours for projects calling for a BS reference rather than a RAL equivalent.
- Metallic
- Dimensional effects
Fine metallic character that responds to light, orientation and component geometry.
- Textured
- Tactile / low glare
Surface texture introduces depth and can reduce the visual impact of minor handling marks.
- Coastal environments
- C5-suitable systems
Project-specific systems suitable for C5 environments are available where confirmed against the specification.
- Colour approval
- Sample-led
Use approved physical samples for critical matching; screens cannot accurately represent every finish.
03 / Selection path
Define the finish
before production.
A clear finish schedule reduces ambiguity and gives the application team the right technical starting point.
- 01
Identify the reference
RAL, BS or manufacturer-specific finish code.
- 02
Confirm the character
Gloss level, metallic effect, texture and acceptable variation.
- 03
Review the environment
Location, exposure and any coastal or warranty requirements.
- 04
Approve the sample
Physical reference agreed before production where appearance is critical.
Have a finish schedule?
Let’s review it.
Send the reference, component type, quantity, maximum length, exposure environment and target date.