Decorative stainless steel sheet products.
Decorative sheet is stainless steel sheet whose surface has been finished for appearance. Brushed (hairline, No.4), mirror (No.8), bead blasted, embossed patterns (tear, diamond, line, drop) and PVD colour coating are the main surface options. PVD is a process that deposits a thin coating layer in a vacuum. Patterned and brushed surfaces show fingerprints and scratches less than plain bright surfaces.
It is used in elevator cabins, facades and wall cladding, furniture, kitchen fronts and retail interiors. 304 and 430 are the usual choices indoors, 316 where there are chlorides or heavy cleaning chemicals. For directional finishes, cutting and installing parts in the same direction keeps the appearance consistent.
Thickness, size and tolerance values vary by product form; exact values are confirmed during the quotation.
A selection guide based on general industry knowledge. Which grades are supplied is confirmed in the quotation.
Elevators, kitchen fronts and interior cladding: the most common base material for decorative work.
Coastal facades, poolside and surfaces exposed to chlorides or heavy cleaning chemicals.
Interior cladding (for example appliance panels). Nickel-free and magnetic; limited for deep forming and outdoor use.
Service centre lines that process this product.
Brushed (No.4, hairline), bead blasted and embossed patterned surfaces show fingerprints and small scratches less than a plain mirror finish. A mirror (No.8) surface shows every mark; it suits places that are rarely touched and handled with care.
PVD (physical vapour deposition) deposits a very thin coating layer on stainless sheet in a vacuum; colours such as gold, copper or black are obtained this way. The substrate is usually a brushed or mirror stainless surface, and the substrate finish determines the look of the coated product.
Both are austenitic grades. 316 contains roughly 2 - 2.5% molybdenum, which raises resistance to chloride and pitting corrosion. For interior cladding 304 is generally sufficient; for coastal facades and heavily chloride-exposed environments 316 is considered.
On a brushed surface the lines run in one direction; if parts placed side by side have different directions, a difference in tone shows in the light. That is why parts should be cut and installed in the same direction. Protective film is commonly used on bright and brushed finishes to protect the surface during handling and processing.
