TexEtch Metal Plate Award In Ebony Frame, Matte Color Options

A TexEtch metal plate award is a wall-hung recognition piece built around an etched metal plate set inside a framed, matted recess. The TexEtch process cuts the names, dates and logo into the metal surface, so the artwork is part of the plate and cannot rub off or peel. Organizations use it for permanent displays that stay readable for years in lobbies, boardrooms and donor walls.

A TexEtch metal plate award hangs on a wall, while crystal and acrylic awards sit on a desk or shelf and need surface space. The etched plate sits behind a double matte in a wood frame, so it reads as framed art rather than a standalone trophy. Crystal and acrylic show fingerprints and need regular handling to stay clean; a framed metal plate needs no handling once it is hung.

The 5 listed sizes are the outside dimensions of the ebony finished wood frame, not the etched plate. The metal plate mounts inside a recess behind the double matte, so the usable etching area is smaller than the frame footprint. Frames run from 14 x 17 inches up to 19 x 23 inches, so pick the larger sizes when the plate must carry a long list of names.

Yes. The TexEtch decoration method reproduces a logo, headline, recipient name, citation text and date on the metal plate in one pass. Send artwork as vector files such as .ai or .eps so thin lines and small type hold their edges in the etch. The matte color is also part of the customization, so the surround can be matched to a company or school color instead of the standard option.

Single pieces are available, and no minimum quantity applies to this framed award. Each plate is etched from its own approved proof, so every recipient name, title and date in a set can differ while the layout stays identical. Order the full set together when a program honors several people at once, since one artwork approval then covers the whole run.

Production runs 5 working days from artwork approval. The clock starts when you sign off on the proof, not when the order is placed, so approve artwork quickly to protect a ceremony date. Transit time is added on top of production, so allow extra days for shipping to the event location.

Framed metal plate awards are ordered most often for years-of-service and retirement recognition, employee of the year programs, donor and dedication walls, building and facility openings, sports hall of fame inductions, and safety or production milestone recognition. Schools and universities use them for endowed scholarship and alumni honor displays. Their wall format suits recognition that stays on permanent display rather than sitting on a recipient's desk.

Per-piece pricing is quoted rather than published, because the cost tracks the frame size you choose across the 5 options from 14 x 17 inches to 19 x 23 inches. Order quantity is the other main factor, since a larger run spreads the artwork setup across more pieces. A custom matte color, a longer etched citation and rush handling ahead of the 5-working-day schedule each add to the per-piece price.

Dust the plate and frame with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and nothing else. Keep ammonia glass cleaners, household sprays and abrasive metal polish away from the etched surface, since they can dull the texture and stain the matte board. Hang the award out of direct sunlight so the matte color holds, and use a wall anchor rated for the weight of the largest 19 x 23 inch frame.