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| For information on the types of backings our tiles contain, please visit our Tile Backing Types page. |
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| 304
#4 Brushed Finish Stainless Steel |
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Our stainless steel tiles are manufactured from 304 stainless
steel, which contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel. This
type of stainless steel is not magnetic, it withstands rusting (see below),
it is resistant to food processing environments (except for
possibly high temperature conditions involving high acid
and chloride contacts), it resists organic chemicals, dyestuffs
and a wide variety of inorganic chemicals.
Not All Stainless Steel is the Same
As Derrick Riches explains in The Truth about Stainless Steel, "What you need to know is that there is magnetic (400) and non-magnetic (300) stainless steel. 400 series stainless steel is not as durable or corrosion (rust) resistant as 300 series. If you want durability in your stainless steel ... put a magnet on it. If the magnet sticks, don't buy it."
400 series stainless steel is a lesser grade and quality stainless steel than 304. The cost is also significantly less.
For additional information on the grades and properties of stainless steel, please visit http://www.ssina.com, which is a very informative site, the content of which is provided by The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA), a voluntary trade association.
Corrosion Resistance
Generally resists corrosion in the atmosphere and in water
environments, most acids, alkaline solutions and some chlorine
bearing environments.
Hygienic
Extremely easy to clean with biodegradable soap and water
Impact Resistant
Provides high toughness |
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| Brass
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Our stainless steel tiles with a brass finish have a PVD
(Physical Vapor Deposition) coating. The PVD coating is applied
to 304 stainless steel, which serves as the base metal. They
are resistant to:
- Corrosion; chemically stable
- Acids
- Oxidation, will not fade, tarnish, crack, or peel under
normal conditions, indoors or outdoors.
- Wear from normal usage
- Color fading
- Vandalism, marker pens and paints are easily removed
- Tarnishing, oxidation, discoloration, peeling or cracking
in harsh sunlight, salt, humidity, and city environments.
PVD - coated stainless shows no change after 1000 hours of
salt spray. Brass shown after just 176 hours of salt spray
test.
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| Copper
Tiles |
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Our copper tiles are manufactured from #4 brushed finish copper. The beautiful copper finish can be maintained with copper cleaner, which can be purchased at any hardware store. |
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| Smoked
Gray
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Our stainless steel tiles with
a smoked gray finish have a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)
coating. The PVD coating is applied to 304 stainless steel,
which serves as the base metal. They are resistant to:
- Corrosion; chemically stable
- Acids
- Oxidation, will not fade, tarnish, crack, or peel under
normal conditions, indoors or outdoors.
- Wear from normal usage
- Color fading
- Vandalism, marker pens and paints are easily removed
- Tarnishing, oxidation, discoloration, peeling or cracking
in harsh sunlight, salt, humidity, and city environments.
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