Previous Term Next Term Metal Effect Explore Materials and Sample Metal effect refers to faux treatments that simulate the appearance of actual metal in materials such as paint, ceramic or laminate surfaces, and wallcoverings. In textiles, metal effects are created by incorporating metallic yarns such as Lurex. Photography Courtesy of Artistic Tile Related Terms Wave Watercolor Dichroic Up the Roll Texture Regimental Materials LaminateCeramicWallcovering Was this insightful? Yes No