countertop
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 Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: stainless-steel, modern, industrial, hygenic