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Summer is an excellent season for the building industry, as construction timelines are typically on track with minimal weather delays. Summer is a busy time for us as job plans are usually created at the start and end of the year. This summer, we’ve seen many wonderful project designs that are expected to be completed…
Tell Me MoreThe Benefits of Exterior Wood Paneling Trim
Exterior wood paneling has become a top choice for multi-family housing (apartments, condos, etc.) and commercial retail and restaurant buildings. The increased popularity is due to the rise of a more natural-looking aesthetic. But what is great about many of the Panel options today is that you can get the same look of natural…
Tell Me MoreProud Partner of AD (Affiliated Distributors)
Proud Partner Flannery is your go-to manufacturer of Aluminum Trims for Interior and Exterior Walls and Ceilings. Although we haven’t been a part of AD for very long, we have been in this industry for almost 50 years, so you can rest assured that our products and service are of esteemed quality. Scroll down to…
Tell Me MoreWhy Don’t Flannery’s LED & Light Cove Trims Come with Lighting Systems?
At the beginning of this year, Flannery started showcasing four new Light Cove trims. Since then, we have received great feedback on how nice it is to buy LED and Light Cove trims without requiring a specific lighting system. This unique feature sets our product apart, making it a standout choice for those seeking versatility and…
Tell Me MoreNew Trims to meet Design Demands
Flannery has several new trims to meet the design demands of today’s expert architects. Below are just a few examples of some trims that you might not know that we have available. PPC – Plaster Parapet Cap Have you ever wondered how a plaster terminates at the top of an exterior wall where there is…
Tell Me MoreNew! Strata Universal Light Cove Trims
Flannery is excited to announce the official launch of our Universal Light Cove Trims! Now, you may wonder, what makes our Light Cove Trims “Universal?” The Universal aspect of our Light Coves stems from the fact that any LED or Light fixture (no matter the manufacturer) can be incorporated with our Light Cove Trims. With…
Tell Me MoreThe Most Popular Finish from 2023
The year 2023 came with a lot of different color and texture requests. But Flannery’s Black Anodized finish remained tried and true. Black Anodized remains a favorite because it stands out against dissimilar materials like wall panels, door frames, drywall, etc. Black will always remain a classic favorite because of its sophistication and sharpness. One…
Tell Me MoreFrom Drywall Reveals to Drywall Corners, Flannery has your Drywall Trim Needs Covered
Flannery’s very first product was, in fact, a Drywall Trim. In 1975, our founder, Bud Rutherford, produced our still-famous Steel Metal Fast Mask®! If you are unfamiliar, our Fast Mask® is an L-Metal trim with a unique tear-away strip to save on the cost of masking such a trim before applying compound joints to the…
Tell Me MoreFlannery’s Continuous Soffit Ventilation
Homes and commercial buildings that utilize Stucco, Panels, or E.I.F.S. in their roofing system often need a Soffit Ventilation option that will function and look great. Soffit Ventilation is essential in maintaining airflow and reducing moisture, and thus, it is vital to install it on various roofing projects where the roof has an overhang. But…
Tell Me MoreWe Can Help You Find Our Products Wherever YOU Are!
Can Flannery be in two places at once? Yes, yes, we can. For the two and a half years we have been in Texas, some of our customers still think we are still at our Southern California location. Understandably so, we were in Southern California from the very beginning, which equates to 46 years of…
Tell Me MoreSustainability and Wellness Practices in Architecture are on the Rise
Sustainability and Wellness Practices In a world where sustainability and wellness practices are on the rise, it’s no surprise that Architectural design has been changing rapidly due to client desires to have enriched spaces that cater to the environment and individual well-being. Ankitha Gattupalli from ArchDaily states that the “most effective ways to mitigate…
Tell Me MorePalm Valley Pediatrics featuring Strata Ceiling Trims
In Scottsdale, AZ, you can find an inviting space to take your children to the dentist (maybe for the first time even!). The atmosphere has a soothing effect when you walk in and immediately see the round features of the space. From the pretty round tiles, round countertops, and then you look up and see…
Tell Me MoreHow can LED Light Reveal Trims Enhance Your Design?
You walk into a home or building and are immediately enraptured by the “Light Art” all over the walls. It makes the environment relaxed and warm, and you don’t want to leave. LED light reveal Trims can impact, “wow,” and enhance any design. With Flannery Trim, getting the shapes you…
Tell Me MoreThe Versatility of Flannery’s Plaster & Stucco Trims
Flannery has many metal trim options for your Interior/Exterior Plaster or Stucco project. We have you covered from Reveals, Stucco Stops, Corners, and Soffit Ventilation. Contractors can utilize our Plaster & Stucco trims with up to three layers of stucco, so there are plenty of depths to make them work the way you’d like them…
Tell Me MoreAluminum Trims for Interiors and Exteriors: Achieve Your Vision
The possibilities for interesting and distinguished design elements are endless when utilizing Aluminum Trims on your building projects. If you are not sure where to start, we have offered a few examples to get your wheels turning. For your next interior project, think about what kinds of materials best match the look and feel you…
Tell Me MoreFlannery’s Extensive Portfolio
Over the last few decades, Flannery Trim has made a large footprint in the walls and ceilings industry. Our more significant impact is due to marketing, building trust with our customers, and expanding our product lines to keep up with current building trends. Sometimes it is not enough to talk about what we are doing,…
Tell Me MoreThe District Apartments featuring Plaster Channel Screed
The District Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ feature Flannery’s Plaster Channel Screed. This was a specially made Plaster Channel Screed (PCS 1375-200) just for this plaster job because the project called for a plaster trim with a deep reveal. The reveal is 1 3/8” deep and if you scroll to the last image, you can see…
Tell Me MoreNEW Flannery Wall Covering Trims
Flannery Trim has broken into wall coverings with three new trims! Our wall covering trims include a J-Mold, H-Mold, and an Outside Corner. Our new trims are compatible with 1/8’’ wall coverings also known as FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic). You may be wondering: what are FRP/wall coverings and why are they a good addition to…
Tell Me MoreCDS Framing Office featuring Strata Ceiling Trims
When you walk into the CDS framing office in Phoenix, AZ; you are greeted by three ceiling clouds fitted with Flannery’s Acoustical Ceiling Cloud Edge trims from our Strata Trims line. Our Strata cloud trims create life and dimension to the space, thus giving a great first impression to anyone who enters! This project was…
Tell Me MoreStrata Ceiling Trims: Flannery’s Take on Suspended Ceiling Trims
Last year, you may have noticed a name change in our suspended ceiling trim product line. Flannery rebranded our suspended ceiling trims, also known as perimeter trims or “clouds”, to Strata Ceiling Trims. We went with the name “Strata” as an homage to Stratosphere, which is just below the highest ozone layer and arguably the…
Tell Me MorePlaster versus Stucco: What’s the Difference?
Those of us in the building materials industry often say that plaster and stucco are interchangeable and mean the same thing. But is that true? Plaster and stucco may look similar and are cement-based, but there is a difference between the two regarding application and style. Plaster is best applied as an interior finish and…
Tell Me MoreBrentwood Hills Home featuring Drywall Shadow Mold and F-Molds
At the Brentwood Hills Home in Brentwood, California; Flannery’s Drywall Shadow Molds and Drywall F-Molds can be seen throughout the home. Most notably, our Shadow Mold Trims were used to make the in-wall shelving in the bedroom. And our F-Molds were used on majority of the door frames throughout the home. Our Drywall Shadow mold…
Tell Me MoreTrevor Brown Highschool Auditorium featuring Strata Ceiling Trims
Trevor Brown Highschool in Phoenix, Arizona got an updated Auditorium with all the bells and whistles including a gorgeous lobby fitted with our Strata Ceiling Cloud Trims! With modern fixtures and new furniture, the lobby of the auditorium has a fresh new look that invites you into the space. It is always cool to see…
Tell Me MoreBill Luke Marana Car Dealership featuring Direct Application E.I.F.S. Vent
Bill Luke is a car dealership chain with locations all over Arizona. Their newest edition is Bill Luke Marana which is just outside of Tucson. Flannery Trim provided 1,000 feet of our Direct Application E.I.F.S. Vent in the size DWR 50-V-600. Our Direct Application E.I.F.S Allows for airflow to go through the soffit to keep…
Tell Me MoreTigertail Road House featuring Drywall Reveal
Flannery likes to work on all sorts of projects; residential included. In this clean modern stairwell at the Tigertail Road House, you can see our Drywall Reveal utilized to create an accent wall that makes the stairwell a focal point instead of something to hide. In order to create the “block effect” in the drywall, Flannery…
Tell Me MoreUNT Frisco Campus featuring Strata Ceiling Trims
With UNT’s growing numbers, the University has expanded to multiple locations, the latest being their Frisco Campus called “Frisco Landing.” The campus is equipped with classrooms, study areas, a rec center, and even individual meeting rooms for online classes or for quiet individual study. You can see our Strata Ceiling Trims all over “The Mean…
Tell Me MoreDenton Highschool featuring Strata Ceiling Trims
Our Strata Ceiling Trims can be seen at the new Denton Highschool that opened in August 2022! This new school definitely has some architectural flair with many modern lines and curves displayed throughout the inside and outside of the campus. They were able to keep that curved look even in their ceilings with the help…
Tell Me MoreFlannery Trim Takes On Texas!
You may have heard that Flannery is making a big move… we’re relocating to Fort Worth, Texas this summer and will be opening on July 6th 2021! We are so excited to take this huge step forward, and for all of the growth we know it will bring. The same old Flannery you know and…
Tell Me MoreStairview Estate featuring Drywall Channel Screed
The Starview Estate is an 8,000-square-foot premier spec home, built in beautiful Santa Monica, California. The project boasts 2 owner’s suites and 28-foot-wide glass walls, showing off an incredible panoramic view that stretches from the busy streets of downtown to the sunsets over Santa Monica. The home also features some of the most sophisticated technology…
Tell Me MoreThe Right Commercial Grade Bullnose Trowel for The Job
When working on a commercial job, it is vital you have tools you can trust that are meant to be used and can last on commercial projects. Commercial grade tools usually means a tool will last longer and can withstand the wear and tear of use through the years on construction sites. If you have…
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