NOMMA info about Special Finishes: Special Finishes. View metal designs: Architectural > Exterior Architectural > Interior Furniture Decorative Make Christopher Metals part of your next project: How we work 90% of our work is custom designed. We do offer some standard exterior railings: Contact us for more info   Common terms: FAUX-FINISH A finish that is designed to imitate the real thing; For example, making steel look like antique brass. FORGING Changing the cross-sectional shape of metal without adding or deleting material. It is most often accomplished by heating and hammering.