Compared with painted wood-grain steel plates, imitation wood-grain coated steel plates have the following significant advantages and are suitable for the needs of different scenarios:
1. Durability and damage resistance
– Scratch resistance: The coating layer (such as PVC) has high hardness and is not easy to leave scratches due to daily bumps. It is suitable for high-frequency use areas (such as furniture and elevator interiors).
– Corrosion resistance: The coating has better sealing properties, blocks water vapor and chemicals, and is suitable for coastal areas or industrial environments.
– UV stability: When used outdoors (such as building curtain walls), the coating color lasts longer and is not easy to powder and fade.
2. Environmental protection and health
– Low VOC emissions: The coating process does not require solvents, reduces indoor air pollution, and is suitable for sensitive places such as hospitals and schools.
– Recyclability: The steel plate substrate and the film can be separated and recycled, meeting the requirements of green building certification (such as LEED).
3. Maintenance cost and convenience
– Easy cleaning: Oil stains, handwriting, etc. can be wiped directly with detergents, suitable for kitchen countertops and laboratory cabinets.
– Maintenance-free: no need for regular repainting, reducing long-term maintenance expenses, suitable for high-rise building facades.
4. Process and performance advantages
– Three-dimensional texture: embossed lamination can simulate the touch of real wood and enhance the decorative effect of high-end commercial spaces (such as hotel lobbies).
– Flexibility: The film can adapt to complex shapes and is suitable for the production of special-shaped furniture and art installations.
– Fire rating: Through the combination of substrate and lamination, it can reach A2 level fire protection, meeting the fire protection requirements of public places.
5. Economic analysis
– Although the unit price is 15-30% higher, the maintenance cost is saved by more than 40% within a 10-year cycle, and the cost of the whole life cycle is lower.
– Improved construction efficiency: no need for on-site spraying, reducing the construction period (especially for large-scale engineering projects).
