Specification Guide
Materials & Finishes
Every product can be made in several base metals and surface finishes. Use this guide to narrow down a starting spec before your first inquiry — we'll confirm the final choice against your project environment and drawings.
Base Metals
Materials
Stainless Steel 304
The workhorse grade for interior architectural mesh — good corrosion resistance, takes a bright polish, and is readily available in fine wire gauges.
Best for: Interior curtains, partitions, ceiling mesh, elevator cladding
Stainless Steel 316
Adds molybdenum for markedly better resistance to salt spray and chemical atmospheres than 304.
Best for: Coastal facades, exterior curtain walls, humid or marine environments
Carbon Steel
Economical and strong; typically galvanized or painted for corrosion protection before use.
Best for: Budget-driven interior mesh, protected or coated applications
Aluminum / Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy
Roughly a third the weight of steel, anodizes into a wide color range, and resists corrosion without extra coating.
Best for: Chain link curtains, lightweight facades, colorful retail interiors
Copper & Brass
Warm metallic tone that develops a natural patina over time unless lacquered; premium look for feature surfaces.
Best for: Elevator cladding, lobby feature walls, boutique hospitality interiors
Surface Treatments
Finishes
Anodizing (Anodic Oxidation)
Electrochemical process that builds a hard, color-fast oxide layer on aluminum — the source of the wide color range on chain link and mesh curtains.
Baking Varnish / Powder Coating
A durable painted finish in any color, applied and cured for a hard-wearing surface on steel or aluminum mesh.
Galvanizing
A zinc coating that protects carbon steel from rust — the standard corrosion protection for budget exterior mesh.
Polishing
Mechanically buffed to a bright or satin sheen after weaving — used on elevator cladding and feature panels for a premium, reflective surface.
Fluorocarbon (PVDF) Spraying
The most weather-durable sprayed finish, holding color and gloss through 15–20 years of UV and weather exposure — recommended for facade panels.
Natural Patina
Untreated copper or brass left to darken naturally with age and handling; lacquer can lock in the original tone if a patina is not wanted.
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