Choose and compare your favorite Deco finishes from any of our three categories: Deco Linen and other patterned finishes, Deco Specials and Polished Deco. Your comparison selection will appear in the bottom of this view and when you are ready, you can view these finishes side-by-side on our separate comparison page. You can also download bigger image samples of any finish you like.
Compare Outokumpu Deco finishes
The most popular surface finish is Deco Linen
Deco Linen is our most popular surface finish, a classy, timeless pattern with beautiful reflection behavior. By removing the distinctive linen thread, we created the less directional and more even version: Deco Linen without Slubs. Both types of Deco Linen are available in a scaled-down version for a finer and denser appearance. Deco Nine on the other hand has a more pronounced linen thread which makes it a pattern with a high recognition factor. Our newest development is Deco Vertical Linen. The Linen thread is tilted by 90° to increase verticality and create a smooth pattern flow.
Patterning of stainless-steel leads to an enhanced combination of design and function. We offer a large variety of patterned surface finishes, and each pattern can have different reflection properties (versions Star, Matt and Supermatt). Individual patterns can also be developed according to specific needs. For improved formability, a recovery annealing is applied after embossing and, due to tension leveling, the best possible flatness can be achieved.
Typical applications
Elevators, escalators, cash desks, exterior, interior architecture, anti-slip surfaces, sinks, claddings, facades, cash desks, refrigerated display cases, as well as scratch-resistant housing for various machines.
Grinding or polishing
Grinding or polishing a stainless steel surface with abrasive belts of certain grain sizes leads to a wide range of highly decorative surface finishes. Because of Outokumpu’s ability to provide both wet and dry polishing and the freedom to use a 2B as well as a BA/2R substrate, we have an exceptionally wide product range to meet any demands and requirements.
The ground or polished surface has more or less clearly visible scoring, which also makes scratches from daily wear and tear less visible. A polished surface is also easier to recreate and blend, for example after repairs or welding work, compared with a 2B, BA/2R or a patterned surface.
Brushing
Compared to polishing, brushing is a much softer process resulting in smoother and less pronounced but longer scores. The typical silky-matt look appears elegant and is often applied on column or lobby claddings.
The combination of polishing and brushing leads to an even wider variation of different surface finishes matching your specific needs.
Typical applications
Elevators, escalators, refrigerators, handrails, store counters and shelves, cookware, kitchen goods, architectural cladding
Exclusive finishes for distinct designs
Our special Deco 2R2, Deco Rolled-on and Deco Supermatt finishes are neither patterned, polished nor brushed, but produced uniquely and exclusively by Outokumpu.
Deco 2R²
Typical applications
Interior and exterior architecture, design products, technological components, and products which require high reflectivity or low surface roughness.
Deco Rolled-On
Typical applications
Interior architecture, escalators, elevators, store counters and shelves, cash desks, display cases, handrails, commercial kitchens, chimney pipes, grills, beverage equipment.
Deco Supermatt
Typical applications
Exterior and interior architectural cladding, roofing.
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- Datasheets
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- Environmental Product Declarations
- Green building documentation
- Safe use of stainless steel
- White papers
Special Surfaces - Outokumpu Deco Range
Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel at slightly elevated temperatures
The suitability of stainless steels for road constructions
Austenitic and duplex stainless steels used as construction materials
Corrosion properties of UNS S32101 – Reinforcement bar
A new lean duplex stainless steel for construction purposes
Weight optimisation in offshore construction
MIC on stainless steels in wastewater treatment plants
Stainless steel rebar
Utilization of the material strength for lower weight and cost with LDX 2101