The Board approved this cab refurbishment last year, and the dark walnut wrap was installed in our pilot cab, PE6. After living with the finish, the design direction is being reconsidered in favor of a brushed-metal look — lighter, cleaner, and more in keeping with the lobby program. Below: the current state of PE6, followed by three 3M DI-NOC architectural film options under consideration. All three are shown in the same cab, on equal footing, so the Board can evaluate side by side.
This is the finish currently in PE6 — the dark walnut DI-NOC wrap approved by the Board last year and installed as the pilot. In daylight, the cab reads heavier and more closed-in than the renderings suggested. The walnut competes with the travertine floor rather than complementing it, and the stainless reveals get visually lost against the dark grain. The consensus from the Board walkthrough was that the cab does not match the lobby's finish level — the motivation for revisiting the wrap selection now.
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A soft, light-warm linen-textured brushed metal. Reads as a refined off-white with a faint taupe cast — the lightest of the three, opening the cab and reflecting more ambient light.
A balanced mid-tone silver brushed metal with a clean linen weave. Sits between the two extremes — neutral, contemporary, and the easiest match to existing stainless trim.
A deep graphite brushed metal — the most dramatic of the three. Anchors the cab, highlights the stainless reveals, and creates a sophisticated, almost private-elevator feel.
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Interior · Right| Attribute | ME-1434 · Warm Taupe |
ME-904 · Neutral Silver |
ME-377 · Graphite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tone | Light · warm undertone | Mid · cool neutral | Dark · dramatic |
| Visual Effect | Opens the cab; bright, airy | Balanced, contemporary | Anchors the cab; premium |
| Stainless Reveals | Blend gently with panels | Match existing trim closely | Stand out with high contrast |
| Pairs With Travertine Floor | Excellent — warm-on-warm | Excellent — neutral bridge | Strong contrast accent |
| Fingerprint Visibility | Low | Low–Moderate | Moderate |
| Best For | Maximizing perceived cab size | Fleet consistency & safe consensus | Statement, hospitality-grade feel |
This project was approved by the Board last year using the contractor's pricing at that time. Since approval, 3M has rolled out the new DI-NOC 2024–2026 Collection and restructured its catalog into Quick-Ship and Import-Only categories. Material pricing on the ME (metal) series may have shifted from the figures that backed last year's approval.
Before the Board commits to a finish, we should:
Once pricing is confirmed, the change order — if needed — can be presented alongside the selected finish for a single combined approval.
We recommend the Board select a preferred brushed-metal finish from the three options above based on aesthetics alone, and then direct the contractor to return with a refreshed material quote at current 3M pricing for that finish. If the updated quote falls within the originally approved budget, the project can proceed without a change order. If material costs have moved, a formal change order will be brought to the Board for ratification before procurement. Once approved, material is ordered in a single run to guarantee batch consistency across all cabs, and installation is phased one cab at a time to keep service uninterrupted for residents.