Stainless Steel Doors

    The Stainless Steel Advantage

    Design professionals generally specify stainless steel doors and frames for their sleek appearance. It is also the optimum door material where rust and corrosion are a concern. They are also very hygienic. For these reasons, they are found in a wide variety of buildings such as offices, hospitals, and food processing plants, to name a few.

    Stainless steel doors typically have a composite core such as polystyrene or honeycomb, but are also available with steel stiffeners. They can be fire and STC rated too.

    Various Designs & Finishes

    There are many finishing options, enabling architects to add a distinct design element to their doors. Standard industry finishes are referenced by #1-8. Lower number finishes are more matte, while higher numbers are more reflective. The most common finishes include:

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    #2B Unpolished

    Suitable for painting, such as in concealed areas where stainless steel performance is required but aesthetics are not important

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    #4 Brushed Satin

    Low reflectivity

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    #6 Long Grain Satin

    More reflective than a #4 finish
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    #8 Mirror

    Highly reflective where fine polishing lines are barely visible. Fingerprints show on mirror-like finishes, so they are best-suited for low traffic openings

    … and many more such as angel hair, swirl and distressed

    Resources

    SDI has developed a variety of resources for architects, specifiers and distributors on stainless steel doors below.

    AIA / GBCI Education

    Specifying Specialty Steel Doors: A Primer on Acoustic, Blast, Forced Entry, Stainless Steel & More

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    Article

    Introduction to Steel Doors & Frames

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    Manufacturers

    The members below offer high-quality stainless steel doors and frames that meet SDI standards and offer a sleek aesthetic.

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