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Stainless steel

16-gauge or thicker stainless sheet bonded to a substrate. Hygenic, heat-tolerant, indestructible. Common in working kitchens and modern aesthetics.

Cost tier

PREMIUM

Cost / sqft

$70–$150

Install

specialty

Durability

premium

Maintenance

medium

Moisture

excellent

Cost notes

Scratches show but blend in over time as a uniform patina. Loud — sound-deadening backing recommended.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: brushed, polished
  • Color range: silver
  • Visual weight: medium

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: stainless-steel, modern, industrial, hygenic