Our custom aluminum frames come mill finished (silver) but you can have your frame painted to either match or coordinate with your material. A painted frame makes a nice finished look and can provide an awning or canopy with varying looks. By matching the color of the awning to your material the frame becomes less noticeable giving the awning or canopy a much more sophisticated look. In contrast choosing to go with a contrasting color will help to show off the structure of the frame providing a more industrial look.