Custom Perforated Sheeting Q&A

What do trains, tigers, and trees have in common? They’re all images that can be turned into perforated sheeting using PixelPerf – our innovative and exciting customisation service that transforms standard pictures into perforated metal masterpieces.

For project specifiers, contractors, and designers, PixelPerf is the game-changing solution to making a building design unique and efficient. PixelPerf blends art with function, delivering visual impact, creativity, and performance – such as ventilation or shading – in a single product.

The possibilities are endless: An architectural facade of historic photographs, decorative nature-themed privacy screens, or panels featuring Aboriginal artwork are just some examples of PixelPerf projects.

Want to know more and how to get started? Here’s our quick Q&A all about making wow-factor perforated sheeting with PixelPerf:

What is PixelPerf?

PixelPerf is Arrow Metal’s custom perforation service that turns images into perforated metal panels. Using advanced tooling technology, we convert photos, illustrations, logos, or words into a CAD drawing for our precision punching machinery. The result is a perfectly detailed, perforated metal replication of your chosen image.

What kind of perforated sheeting can be created with PixelPerf?

The perforated sheeting design possibilities of PixelPerf range from intricate patterns to iconic images. The most popular themes we perforate include:

Nature: Trees, flowers, and leaves – especially those that reflect the local area, Aboriginal history, or the building’s environment
Animals: Local wildlife
Architecture & Lifestyle: Historic black and white photos of the project location, showing old buildings, the culture, and lifestyle
Music: Instruments and icons
Sports and hobbies: Players for sports centre murals, team mascots
Transport: Trains, cars, bikes, and planes
Logos or words: Local poems, inspirational phrases, and branding

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Whether you want to connect to the landscape, celebrate a passion, or showcase local heritage, PixelPerf brings almost any image to life in architectural form.

Why choose PixelPerf for custom perforated sheeting?

PixelPerf delivers exceptional attention to detail. Our result is so precise that we can even pick up facial expressions in historic black-and-white photographs – take a look at the Archibald Residences project in Bondi Junction to see the level of detail we are able to achieve, even when the image quality isn’t as high as today.

We will always advise the suitability of your images before any design work is carried out and recommend any image changes to ensure the perfect result. PixelPerf is always a collaborative process between our team and yours.

How is PixelPerf used in projects?

You can use PixelPerf for custom perforated sheeting anywhere you would use regular perforated metal – except your panels are unique, one-off designs for your projects. Thanks to its versatility and visual impact, specifiers and contractors rely on PixelPerf to create:

Bespoke privacy screens
Striking staircases and balustrades
Themed building facades
Artistic and themed murals
Decorative wall panels
On-brand signage
Architectural fencing

How does the PixelPerf process work?

Creating custom perforated sheeting with PixelPerf is simple:

Choose your image: Select an image with high contrast between light and dark areas for the best result.

CAD drawing review: Our design team will translate your image into a CAD drawing and send it to you for approval – any changes can easily be made at this stage.

Production: The CAD drawing is fed into our machinery software and punched into metal panels cut to your specified size. We can perforate single panels up to 5m in length or punch multiple panels to create a seamless giant mural.

Finishing: Add desired effects, such as colour, durable coatings, or metallic finishes. We will advise your finish options based on the type of metal you are using.

Quality check and delivery: Your custom perforated sheeting is quality-checked before delivery to your site. Where necessary, we will mark the panels to ensure easy and fast installation.

Where can I find examples of PixelPerf projects?

Have a browse through our Project gallery to explore PixelPerf case studies and see the impressive results. Standout projects include:

Team signage at Thuringowah State High School for its new multipurpose hall. We perforated multiple panels to create the giant mural sign featuring the House mascots and school logo.

Perforated poetry at Cowper Street residential development in Granville. We transformed words from celebrated local poet Todd Turner into a meaningful and flowing building facade.

Aviation celebration at Mascot station. We turned historic aviation photos into perforated metal to mark the renovated station’s link to Sydney Airport. What makes this project even more striking is the weathered Corten steel we used to create a realistic aged effect for the mural.

Get started with PixelPerf for your project

Create bespoke perforated sheeting for your projects with Arrow Metal PixelPerf. Chat to our expert design team about your images and ideas on (02) 9748 2200 or email sales@arrowmetal.com.au.

You can also download our PixelPerf guide for more information.

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