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Stainless Steel Plates for Architectural & Decorative Applications

Looking to enhance your space with strength and elegance? Our architectural-grade stainless steel plates combine structural durability with eye-catching finishes—ideal for high-end cladding, decorative facades, elevators, kitchens, and interior panels. Hindustan Steel Corporation supplies premium SS plates designed specifically for modern architecture and artistic applications.

What Are Architectural Stainless Steel Plates?

Architectural stainless steel plates are specially finished and polished SS sheets and plates used in visible and decorative applications. Unlike industrial-grade plates, these variants are manufactured with uniform textures, consistent aesthetics, and superior corrosion resistance. Mirror finish, hairline, No.4 satin, etched, or embossed designs are commonly offered based on the interior or exterior design requirement.

These plates are typically made from SS 304, SS 316, and SS 430 grades depending on budget, corrosion risk, and polishability. They maintain both form and function—offering lasting beauty without compromising strength.

Applications Across Architectural & Interior Design Segments

Stainless steel plates are widely used in:

  • Exterior building facades and curtain wall panels
  • Column wraps, ceiling panels, escalator cladding
  • Interior wall decoration and retail shop fittings
  • Kitchen backsplashes and modular furniture
  • Lift doors, elevator panels & handrails
  • Nameplates, signage boards & display kiosks
  • High-end hotels, airports, malls, and office interiors
  • Public infrastructure like metro stations and terminals

SS plates provide a modern, low-maintenance, rust-free surface that reflects light, resists fingerprints (with anti-smudge coating), and elevates the visual appeal of any space.

Mechanical Properties & Performance in Decorative Use

While aesthetics is key, performance matters too:

Property Typical Range (SS 304 / 316)
Yield Strength 210 – 250 MPa
Tensile Strength 500 – 620 MPa
Elongation 45 – 50%
Hardness 160 – 190 HB
Surface Finish No.4, Hairline, Mirror (BA/8K), Bead Blast, Etched

Architectural stainless plates offer excellent formability, weldability, and surface stability—making them suitable for laser cutting, CNC routing, bending, and embossing. Grades like SS 430 are also used for economical interior décor without high corrosion resistance demands.

Standards & Equivalent Grades for Decorative SS Plates

Our architectural stainless steel plates conform to international surface and quality standards such as:

  • ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 – for SS 304, 316, 430 plate specifications
  • EN 10088 / EN 10204 – for European finish and polish standards
  • JIS G4304 / JIS G4305 – for cold-rolled decorative stainless
  • DIN 17440 / DIN 17441 – for high-end design finish control
  • IS 6911 – for Indian standard stainless sheets and plates

Popular decorative grades and equivalents:

Grade Equivalent Standards
SS 304 AISI 304 / UNS S30400 / 1.4301
SS 316 / 316L UNS S31600 / S31603 / 1.4401 / 1.4404
SS 430 UNS S43000 / 1.4016
Mirror Finish (8K) ASTM A240 BA / JIS BA / No.8

Thickness Range & Sheet Sizes for Architectural Use

Hindustan Steel offers customized options in decorative SS sheets and plates:

  1. Thickness Range: 0.4 mm to 6 mm (for most cladding and interior uses)
  2. Standard Sizes: 1000 mm × 2000 mm, 1220 mm × 2440 mm, 1250 mm × 2500 mm
  3. Custom Cut Sizes: Laser-cut to drawing, CNC-routed, edge-prepared
  4. Finish Types: No.4 Satin, Hairline, Mirror (8K), Bead Blast, PVD Color Coated, Embossed

Large facade projects, modular interiors, signage, or display fixtures can all be fabricated to your design blueprint with finish uniformity guaranteed.

Surface Finish, Polish & Toughness Performance

Stainless steel used in decorative applications must maintain both optical clarity and resilience. We offer:

  • Mirror Finish (8K): Ultra-reflective, flawless, used in lifts and displays
  • Hairline / Satin No.4 Finish: Elegant grain lines for columns, interiors
  • Bead Blast: Matte texture, anti-glare, premium wall cladding
  • PVD Color Coating: Rose gold, bronze, black, champagne, titanium
  • Etched / Embossed Patterns: Decorative textures for branding and style

All finishes are anti-rust, fingerprint-resistant (optional), and UV stable. PVD and etched finishes are bonded using vacuum or chemical processes for long-lasting durability.

Fabrication, Bending & Cladding Capabilities

Our SS plates are engineered for easy processing in:

  • CNC laser cutting and waterjet profiling
  • Bending, folding, rolling, and edge dressing
  • Spot welding, TIG welding & brush finish touch-ups
  • Backing for ACP panels and glazing façade support
  • CNC routering and artistic inlay for décor panels

SS 304 and SS 316 offer excellent bendability and weldability, while SS 430 is suited for budget-friendly interiors. For elevator doors, balustrades, or signage, plates can be cut-to-shape, polished, and packed ready for install.

Why Choose Hindustan Steel Corporation for Decorative Plates?

We are not just stockists—we are solution providers for India’s most iconic projects. Why buyers choose us:

  • 100% finish-tested architectural stainless steel sheets
  • Large in-stock inventory of mirror, etched & PVD plates
  • In-house cutting, bending & fabrication options
  • Premium finishes for hotels, airports, malls, signage & retail
  • Delivered pan-India with safe lamination and wood crate packaging
  • Trusted by top architects, builders & infrastructure contractors

You design it—we make it real, polished, and perfect.

Popular Grades & Related Decorative Steel Options

We offer the following in decorative SS plate formats:

  • SS 304 No.4 / Hairline / Mirror Plates
  • SS 316L Mirror / Satin Sheets for Marine-Grade Interiors
  • SS 430 Polished Sheets for Low-Cost Interiors
  • PVD Colored Sheets – Titanium gold, rose gold, black mirror
  • Embossed / Etched Designer Sheets
  • Mirror + PVC Film Coated Sheets
  • SS Decorative Pipes, Angles, and Profiles (on request)

Also available: Decorative 2B finish panels, perforated designs, laser-cut branding plates, and custom graphic-etched SS sheets.

Export Destinations & Packaging for Decorative SS Plates

Hindustan Steel Corporation proudly exports premium architectural stainless steel sheets and plates to:

  • UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman – for hotels, malls, airports, mosques
  • Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia – for interiors, elevators, temples
  • South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria – for office towers and cultural centers
  • UK, Germany, Canada – for signage, displays, transport terminals

Export Packaging Highlights:

  • Sheets laminated with PE/PVC film for surface protection
  • Individually packed in waterproof wrapping
  • Bundled in ISPM-15 certified fumigated wood crates
  • Edge-protected and corner-sealed for safe global transit

We also offer OEM branding and custom embossing for international project specifications.

Buyer Guide – How to Choose the Right Decorative SS Plate?

Choosing the perfect stainless steel plate for decorative work? Here’s a simple guide:

Requirement Recommended Grade Suggested Finish
Interior Cladding SS 304 No.4, Hairline, Mirror 8K
Exterior Facade SS 316 / 316L PVD, Satin, Bead Blast
Budget Projects SS 430 Matte, No.4
Premium Elevators & Signage SS 304/316 Mirror, Etched, Colored
Marine/Coastal Interiors SS 316L Anti-corrosive Mirror/Satin

Tip: For salt-laden or coastal environments, prefer SS 316L with PVD + anti-fingerprint coating.
For high-end designs, opt for etched or embossed mirror sheets with CNC-cut branding.

Certifications, Test Reports & Finish Approvals

We provide full documentation to meet architectural and export requirements:

  • ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 Compliance Certificate
  • EN 10088 Finish Grade Confirmation
  • Mill Test Certificates (MTC 3.1 / 3.2)
  • Surface Roughness Test Reports (RA Value)
  • PVD Coating Durability Test (on request)
  • ROHS & REACH compliance (for EU projects)
  • Anti-fingerprint coating test certificate (optional)

All finish and quality certifications are offered with each batch. Custom third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TUV) is also available on request.

15 FAQs for Architectural & Decorative SS Plate Queries

Yes, SS 316 and SS 304 PVD-coated sheets are commonly used for facade panels.

No.4 is a brushed satin finish, hairline has a finer grain, mirror is ultra-reflective polish.

Yes, PVD is a vacuum-bonded layer highly resistant to fading, scratches, and UV.

SS 316L offers the best corrosion resistance in salt-laden and coastal areas.

Yes, anti-fingerprint coating is available for PVD and mirror finish sheets.

Common sizes include 1220×2440 mm, 1250×2500 mm, and custom cuts as per design.

Yes, we offer embossed and etched designer stainless sheets in multiple textures.

SS 304 and SS 316 plates can be TIG welded for artistic and structural use.

Yes, PVD finishes include gold, black, rose gold, bronze, and champagne.

SS 430 is a cost-effective ferritic grade for indoor wall cladding and panels.

Each plate is film-laminated and packed in edge-protected crates.

Yes, we provide CNC-etched plates with client branding and cutouts.

Absolutely. Our plates are exported to UAE, Africa, Europe, and Asia regularly.

Hindustan Steel Corporation is a direct supplier of decorative-grade SS plates in India and abroad.

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