Etched stainless steel sheets: how to choose a design

An etched sheet carries a pattern made into the surface of the steel, so the design is part of the metal, not a print or a sticker. The pattern shows as a contrast between two surfaces, for example a softer motif on a bright background, and it catches the light as you walk past.

1. Pick the pattern

Browse the etched designs, from fine geometric lines to large motifs. Note the design number of each one you like; it makes the quotation faster. For your own artwork or logo, see custom designer sheets.

2. Think about scale

• Small, dense patterns read as a texture from a distance. They suit lift cars, columns and furniture.
• Large motifs need room. Use them on feature walls, lobby panels and reception backdrops, where people see the whole sheet.
• Judge a design from the distance people will actually see it.

3. Choose the colour

Etched sheets come in silver and in the PVD colours: gold etched, rose gold etched, champagne gold etched, bronze etched and silver etched. Warm tones feel rich in hotels, temples and homes; silver suits a cooler, modern scheme.

4. Plan the sheet layout

The standard sheet is 1220 x 2440 mm. On a wall made of several sheets, decide whether the pattern should run on across the joints or sit centred on each panel. Send the wall or lift size with your enquiry and we will suggest a layout.

5. Grade, thickness and protection

Choose SS 304 for humid or demanding areas and SS 202 for indoor decorative work. Sheets are supplied in 0.8 to 2.0 mm. Bright backgrounds show fingerprints, so consider an anti-fingerprint (AFP) coating, available on order, where people touch the surface. Keep the protective film on until installation is finished. See the care and maintenance guide.

Before you order

Approve a physical sample in the lighting of the site. For a written quotation, share the design number, colour, grade, thickness, quantity and city. Request samples or send a project enquiry.