Blackened steel refers to a number of techniques which can be used to produce a blackened finish on steels.
Blackened steel sheet metal.
The black stainless steel is available in 304 and 316 stainless steel and offers an attractive finish for general 304 and harsh environments 316.
Denali is our classic blackened finish on steel to give you a modern industrial raw look.
This patina features subtle mottling and color blocks in steel blue black and charcoal gray tones with soft blending along the edges.
This sounds great but don t misunderstand.
In many architectural uses blackened steel may refer to galvanized steel with a blackened zinc patina oxide.
Among the processes include chemical baths and finishes cold coatings hot coatings with various levels of success.
It is tones of steel with natural imperfections.
It is not a monotone colour that is achieved by dipping process.
Slight blemishes that often appear in this patina add to the overall look of something perfectly industrial.
It is used to add mild corrosion resistance for appearance and to minimize light reflection.
The pvd physical vapor deposition surface treatment is quote durable and is actually harder than the stainless steel surface itself.