In recent years, stainless steel decorative plate have been used more and more widely because of its uniqueness. The decorative stainless steel plate not only has the unique and strength of metal, but also has various and constant color. Another important thing is, decorative stainless steel plate maintains the physical chemical and mechanical properties of primary  color stainless steel, but also has stronger corrosion resistance than primary color stainless steel. This is why it has been widely used in the fields of buildings, chemical industries, automobile, electronics and arts since it came out in 1970s.

What can decorative stainless steel plates be used in?

Decorative stainless steel sheet is a very good decorative material. In the arts and craft industry, the colorful stainless steel is combined with etching and dot method can be used to produce 3D relief murals and hanging screens that will never fade. In addition, using colored stainless steel to make household appliances, cooking utensils,kitchen equipment and bathroom appliance will be deeply loved by consumers. In daily life, we also can see the use of black stainless steel plates to make solar collectors, and its selective heat absorption rate can reach 91%-93%.

How to classify decorative stainless steel plate?

1. By process

Ⅰ. Electroplate. The process of attaching a metal film to the surface of a metal or other material by electrolysis. It can prevent corrosion, improve wear resistance, reflectivity and enhance aesthetics.

Ⅱ. Water plating. It does not rely on an external power source in the aqueous solution, but relies on the reducing agent in the plating solution to carry out a chemical reduction reaction, so that the metal ions are continuously reduced on the autocatalytic surface to form a metal plating layer.

Ⅲ. Fluorocarbon paint . Coating with fluororesin as the main film-forming substance.

Ⅳ.Spray paint. Spray the paint into a mist with compressed air and apply it on the stainless steel plate to form different colors.

2. By surface treatment

A. Mirror

B. Hairline/brushed

C. Sandblasting

D. Etched

E. Embossing

F. Color coating

G. Checkered.

The above mentioned surface treatment methods, patterns and colors can be designed and selected by customers.

Features of decorative stainless steel sheet

Decorative stainless steel sheet is have widely used in decoration, It is decorated with elegant and luxurious quality. The colorful stainless steel plate also has strong corrosion resistance, high mechanical properties, long-lasting color surface layer, and color Different lighting angles will produce characteristics such as color changes.

Stainless steel decorative board is one of the common building decoration materials now. For example, elevators, automobiles, electronics industry and arts and crafts have been widely used.

Here is one of the most popular grades 304 #4 stainless steel sheet Brushed finish

Competitive Metals stocks 304 stainless steel sheet in a variety of thicknesses and finishes. The #4 finish has a “brushed” linear effect. 
Stainless contains a high percentage of chromium which helps it resist corrosion. It is also sought after because of its strength, ductility, minimum maintenance, and visual appeal.
 
Also available in limited inventory is grade 316 stainless steel sheets. 304 is typically the better stainless option when formability is required or when price is a determining factor. 316 stainless is typically a better stainless option when the environment will contain high amounts of corrosive elements, if the material will be exposed to moisture or water, or when greater strength is required.

Features:

· Brushed, grainy finish, not polished  

· High corrosion resistance, high strength to weight ratio, easy to fabricate, clean, and hardenable.

· 304 #4 Stainless Sheet is stocked in so many size, as following:

· Many sizes are offered with PVC coating on one side. PVC coating is added at the time of production by the mill to keep the surface protected.

· Different kinds of PVC for you to choose, black and white PVC, Laser PVC, or design by yourself.

· Generally used in the food and beverage industry, sanitary applications, aerospace structures, elevator doors, and storefronts.   

· More details as following: