Embossing, etching and decorative lamination create different patterns on stainless steel sheets. A drawing or sample defines the pattern, scale and orientation for the finished panel.
Embossed
Embossed
A raised or recessed pattern formed by roll embossing or pressing. Pattern references include 2WL, 5WL, 6WL, 7WL/7GM, 7DL, 15DP, Mosaic Diamond, Linen, Fabric, Basket Weave and Stripe Line.
Sheets
Reference grades
201, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 430
Metal substrate thickness
0.3–3.0 mm
Width × length (mm)
1000 × 2000
1219 × 2438
1219 × 3048
1500 × 3000
Substrate thickness and the finished pattern relief are separate dimensions.
Diamond-pattern decorative panels and equipment cladding.
Order Requirements
Specify the substrate grade, thickness, complete sheet size or coil requirements, quantity, treated faces, reference sample, grain direction, downstream processing, inspection and packaging requirements.
Specify the diamond scale, layout direction, panel dimensions and required relief by sample.
Hammered
Hammered
A hammered appearance formed by embossing or hand hammering, agreed by sample. Pattern references include Meteorite, Honeycomb, Tortoise Shell, Bush Hammered, Reverse Hammered and Dot Hammered.
Decorative interiors, feature panels and visible metal details.
Order Requirements
Specify the substrate grade, thickness, complete sheet size or coil requirements, quantity, treated faces, reference sample, grain direction, downstream processing, inspection and packaging requirements.
Agree the dimple appearance, pattern variation, visible faces and any colour combination.
Water Ripple
Water Ripple
An embossed, undulating surface. Pattern references include Random / Natural Ripple, Water Drop and Wave Ripple, with shallow, medium or deep appearances agreed by drawing or sample.
Patterned signage backgrounds, decorative panels and interior trim without printed graphics.
Order Requirements
Specify the substrate grade, thickness, complete sheet size or coil requirements, quantity, treated faces, reference sample, grain direction, downstream processing, inspection and packaging requirements.
Supply artwork, pattern scale, selected faces and the base finish or colour combination.
Decorative Film Lamination
Decorative Film Lamination
A decorative laminate bonded to stainless steel flat material. The film system, colour or texture, application and later forming are selected together. This permanent decorative layer is separate from removable transport protection film.
Sheets
Reference grades
201, 304L, 316, 316L
Metal substrate thickness
0.3–3.0 mm
Width × length (mm)
1000 × 2000
1219 × 2438
1219 × 3048
1500 × 3000
Sheets
Reference grades
304, 430
Metal substrate thickness
0.3–3.0 mm
Width × length (mm)
1000 × 2000
1219 × 2438
1219 × 3048
1250 × 2000
1250 × 2438
1250 × 3048
1250 × 3000
Coil and strip lamination request
Specification details
Specify the stainless steel substrate grade, thickness and width, the decorative-film system and a reference sample. Metal dimensions and film thickness are recorded separately.
Decorative cladding and panels requiring a specified laminate appearance.
Order Requirements
Specify the substrate grade, thickness, complete sheet size or coil requirements, quantity, treated faces, reference sample, grain direction, downstream processing, inspection and packaging requirements.
Identify the decorative layer, reference pattern, intended use and edge or forming details.
Wood Grain
Wood Grain
Wood-look appearances can use embossed grain or a decorative PVC laminate. Etching or heat-transfer requirements can be discussed separately. Pattern references include Oak, Walnut, Teak and Maple.
Wood-look interior panels, door cladding and decorative trim.
Order Requirements
Specify the substrate grade, thickness, complete sheet size or coil requirements, quantity, treated faces, reference sample, grain direction, downstream processing, inspection and packaging requirements.
Provide the wood-pattern and colour reference, grain direction and panel-to-panel matching requirements.
Antique
Antique
An aged-metal colour effect with tonal variation agreed by sample. Appearance references include Aged Brass, Antique Bronze, Aged Copper and Green Copper.
