Decorative aluminum strips: Classification, advantages and price quotes for different sizes

Decorative aluminum trim is an interior accessory made from aluminum alloy. The surface is treated by anodizing, chrome plating or powder coating to increase durability and aesthetics. The lifespan of this type of trim is 5-10 years.

According to the finishing materials market report on June 15, 2025 by the Vietnam Institute of Construction Materials Research: "Aluminum alloy molding accounts for more than 60% of the demand in the decorative molding group, thanks to the advantages of being nearly 3 times lighter than stainless steel and 30-40% cheaper".

Decorative aluminum moldings are divided into 9 popular types including T, V, U, H, I, L, corner moldings, baseboard moldings and end moldings, each with its own uses in interior finishing. The product hides defects, protects edges, and creates accents with a variety of colors (gold, white, black and champagne).

In addition to decoration, aluminum strips are widely used in areas such as protecting cabinet doors, covering gaps, preventing stairs from slipping, threading electrical wires, cutting off rainwater, fixing glass walls and making glass door sliding rails. In particular, aluminum strips with LED lights bring soft light, creating a modern and professional design for interior spaces.

As of September 2025, the price of aluminum profiles on the market fluctuates from 10.000 - 89.000 VND/meter.

What are the most popular types of decorative aluminum strips?

Decorative aluminum strips are divided into 9 popular types, each with its own uses in interior finishing:

1. Aluminum T-shaped strip (covering the gap).
2. Aluminum V-shaped strip (right corner protection).
3. Aluminum U-shaped strip (creating decorative slots).
4. Aluminum H-brace (connecting two sheets of material).
5. Aluminum I-shaped strip (creates flat seams).
6. L-shaped aluminum strip (protects the end edge and prevents stair steps from slipping).
7. Inside/outside corner trim (protects and decorates wall corners).
8. Aluminum baseboard (covers baseboard gap, creates highlight).
9. Aluminum end caps (protect panel edges).

Aluminum T-shaped strip – Decorative strip for the gap between two products

Aluminum T-brace is a decorative accessory used to cover the gaps between two products, helping to create continuity and increase the aesthetics of the interior space. This product is T-shaped, with one part lying on the surface and the foot part sticking down to fix it.

Aluminum V-shaped strip – Protective and decorative square corner strip

Aluminum V-brace is a type of V-shaped bar, used to protect and decorate 90-degree corners in construction works. The main use of V-shaped aluminum bars is to protect wall corners, columns, and material edges from chipping due to impact, while creating an aesthetic highlight for the interior space.

Aluminum U-shaped molding - Molding to create decorative slots on walls, ceilings, and floors

Aluminum U-shaped bracket is a U-shaped molding bar, used to decorate joints on walls, ceilings, floors and furniture. The product helps create modern accents, hide defects and increase the aesthetics of the living space.

Aluminum H-shaped strip - Strip connecting two products, creating decorative accents

Aluminum H-shaped strips help to tightly connect two panels (such as imitation stone panels, bamboo charcoal panels). Not only eliminating the gap, aluminum H-shaped strips also have many designs such as grooves and LED lights to increase the aesthetics of the joint.

Aluminum I-shaped strip - Flat strip used to create decorative lines

Aluminum I-shaped strip (flat aluminum splint) is a thin aluminum bar, whose main function is to create decorative lines on the surface of walls, ceilings, and furniture.

L-shaped aluminum strip – Protective and decorative strip for floor edges, wall edges, and stair nosing

L-shaped aluminum strip is a strip used to prevent chipping at the edge of the floor, wall edges and stair noses. In addition, covering the nose of the step with an aluminum L-shaped strip also helps prevent slipping and beautifies the stairs when the surface is grooved or has a layer of PVC plastic.

Aluminum corner trim for outer and inner corners used to decorate walls with round and square shapes

Aluminum corner trim is an accessory used to protect and beautify wall corners.

• Aluminum corner trim (convex corner) has the additional function of protecting wall corners from impact, chipping and scratches.
• Inside corner aluminum trim (negative corner) helps create soft and delicate intersections.

Aluminum baseboard trim – creating a luxurious highlight

Aluminum strip protects the base of the wall from impact, dirt, and mold. Made from high-grade aluminum alloy, the strip has good load-bearing capacity. The shiny surface of aluminum creates a luxurious, sophisticated beauty for the base of the wall.

Aluminum end caps – panels edge caps for protection

Aluminum end strip is an accessory used to cover and protect the edges of panels (such as imitation stone, wood, metal, bamboo charcoal). The main purpose of the strip is to protect the edges of the panels from impact, scratches and damage, while creating a complete, seamless border and increasing the aesthetics of the space.

Why are aluminum alloy moldings popular in interior decoration?

According to the June 2025 finishing materials market report, aluminum alloy profiles account for more than 60% of the demand in the decorative profile group (compared to stainless steel and plastic). The reason comes from the obvious advantages in weight, price and aesthetics.

1. Light and easy to construct: Aluminum density: 2,7 g/cm³. Stainless steel density: 7,8 g/cm³. Aluminum strip is nearly 3 times lighter than stainless steel, making installation easier and faster.
2. Cheap, cost saving: According to a survey of retail prices on the market in September 2025, aluminum strips are usually 30-40% cheaper than stainless steel strips. For example: V10 stainless steel strips cost 39.000 - 49.000 VND/meter; V10 aluminum strips cost only 29.000 - 33.000 VND/meter. This helps investors save costs while still ensuring the durability and beauty of the project.
3. Color variety: Anodizing and powder coating technology allows aluminum profiles to have many colors such as gold, black, white, champagne.
4. Rich designs: The molding is designed in many shapes such as: round, square, T, L, U, V, etc.
   

How much is the decorative aluminum strip?

Aluminum profile prices range from 10.000 - 89.000 VND/meter, updated to the market in September 2025, excluding VAT. Detailed aluminum profile prices for each size are as follows:

Frequently asked questions about decorative aluminum alloy molding

How many colors of decorative aluminum strips are there?

Decorative aluminum strips have 4 most popular colors accounting for 85% of the market share including gold, white, black and champagne. These colors are chosen a lot because of their ability to flexibly coordinate with many different interior styles from classic to modern.

1. Gold aluminum strip – Creates a luxurious highlight for the interior: Gold aluminum strips (glossy gold, matte gold) are often chosen in spaces that require prominence and luxury. Gold brings a warm, noble feeling, often used in living rooms, reception halls, hotels or high-end showrooms.
2. White aluminum strip – Sophistication and ease of coordination: White aluminum strips (silver, stainless steel) are suitable for many different design styles thanks to their neutral color tones, easy to combine with ceramic tiles, stone or wood. In particular, white also helps the space become brighter and creates a spacious, airy feeling.
3. Black aluminum strip – Modern and unique: Black aluminum trim is often used in modern, minimalist or industrial designs. The black color brings strength and clarity to each border, while helping to highlight the contrast with the surrounding light-colored materials.
4. Champagne aluminum trim – Elegant and harmonious: Champagne color is popular for its sophistication, not too outstanding but enough to create a gentle highlight. This is the ideal choice for those who love moderate luxury, suitable for houses, offices or shops with modern style.

Besides decoration, what else are aluminum alloy strips used for?

Aluminum alloy molding has many applications such as: protecting cabinet doors, covering subsidence and expansion joints, preventing stairs from slipping, threading electrical wires, cutting off rainwater, fixing glass walls, making glass door sliding rails, connecting and finishing carpet edges.

1. Protect the cabinet door with sturdy aluminum strips: The main function of aluminum strips is to protect cabinet edges from chipping and peeling due to impact.

2. Cover subsidence and expansion joints on the floor with aluminum strips: To increase the stability of large constructions, workers often separate the construction into many parts by expansion joints and settlement joints. Aluminum strips help cover the joints, making the surface more perfect, limiting tripping on the joints when moving.

3. Aluminum anti-slip stair railing: This aluminum strip has a flexible PVC layer on the surface or a striped design to increase friction. The strip fits on the nose of the stairs to help reduce slipping when moving.

4. Thread the wire using a semicircular aluminum strip: The clamp protects electrical wires from damage and fire hazards. The semicircular design helps reduce tripping and ensures the aesthetics of the space.

5. Outdoor rainwater cut-off aluminum strip: The strip prevents rainwater from flowing back into the wall and balcony ceiling. Thereby limiting leakage, mold, and peeling paint.

6. Aluminum clips for glass doors and tempered glass walls: Aluminum strip increases durability and strength of glass, supports anti-shake and prevents water overflow.

7. E-shaped aluminum strip for glass door wheel slide rail: The E-shaped aluminum strip guides the moving wheels, helping the sliding glass door open and close gently and smoothly, ensuring stability for the door movement.

8. Aluminum carpet trim: Carpet trim comes in two types, carpet joints and carpet ends. Aluminum carpet joints keep the edges of the carpet from shifting. Aluminum carpet ends protect the edges and create a beautiful border for the carpet surface.

9. Aluminum F-shaped strip – Finishing strip for wooden floors and interlocking plastic floors: Aluminum F-shaped molding is used to cover the edges of wooden floors and interlocking vinyl floors at locations where the floor needs to be finished, such as doors, wall bases, or furniture legs. This molding protects the floor edges from chipping and creates an aesthetic border for the floor.

What are the advantages of aluminum profiles with LED lights?

Shiny aluminum material combined with LED light creates a modern and high-class beauty for the interior space. LED strips are installed inside the aluminum strip to create soft light, softening the architectural lines and creating a more luxurious feeling of space.

Where to buy quality decorative aluminum strips for walls, ceilings and floors?

Kosmos Vietnam is warehouse of interior and exterior decoration materials, specializes in distributing products to a nationwide dealer system. Besides the product lines wall panels, floor panels, Kosmos also provides full decorative accessories as:

1. Aluminum brace Multi-color (gold, white, black, champagne), suitable for all bamboo charcoal and stone-patterned PVC panels.
2. Plastic splints imitation wood Helps to complete the details of borders, edges, and corners of plastic panels, wooden floors, and vinyl floors in an aesthetic and durable way.
3. Stainless steel brace The glossy surface adds a luxurious touch to the interior.

With a diverse collection of braces, Kosmos Vietnam shares its experience in choosing braces for consumers through the following video:

You can easily find quality aluminum profiles at the nearest Kosmos dealers. For more details, please contact Hotline: 0932.067.388 for quick advice and support.