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Decorative finishes for stainless steel

2005

Hello

I want to know if there are chemical, mechanically or other type of surface treatments that will give stainless steel a different look or color while retaining its metallic appearance. For example: anodizing gives aluminum various shades of color and darkness and the grain is still visible. Are there similar options for stainless steel?

Thank you,

Julio Lio
designer - Brooklyn, New York

Stainless steel can be anodized for color (the coloration is natural rather than via dyes as in aluminum anodizing; it can be PVD coated with titanium compounds for a gold color; and it can be plated with other metals; it can be black oxided). Bead blasting is a popular method for giving a nice matte metallic look.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005

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