Matte Finish Steel Coils
Our matte steel coils include matte PPGI steel coils and matte PPGL steel coils. With their soft, understated surfaces, matte steel coils are becoming increasingly popular in the market. They are particularly well-suited for products that require a specific surface texture, scratch resistance, and architectural decorative effects.
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The matte finish on the surface of color-coated steel coils is achieved by adding a matting agent. The gloss level of matte color-coated steel ranges from 25° to 45° GU. Matte surfaces are more resistant to dirt and wear than high-gloss color-coated steel, and fingerprints are less noticeable on them, making them very popular in the home appliance and construction industries.
Specifications
| Product Name | Matte Finish Steel Coils |
| Substrate Type | Galvanized steel coil (GI), Aluminized zinc steel coil (GL), Cold-rolled steel coil (CRC) |
| Thickness | 0.12mm – 1.20mm (commonly 0.40 – 0.80mm) |
| Width | 600mm – 1250mm (commonly 1000mm / 1200mm / 1250mm) |
| Coating Structure | 2/1, 2/2 |
| Front Coating Thickness | 15 – 40μm |
| Back Coating Thickness | 5 – 20μm |
| Surface Finish | Matte / Low Gloss |
| Gloss | 25°-45°GU |
| Zinc Coating Weight | Galvanized Z30 – Z275g/m²; Aluminized zinc AZ30 – AZ150g/m² |
| Paint Coating Type | PE, SMP, HDP, PVDF |
| Color | RAL color chart full range, custom color matching available based on customer samples |
| Standards | JIS, ASTM, EN, GB/T |
| Roll Weight | 3 – 8 tons |
| Packaging | Standard export moisture-proof packaging |
| MOQ | 10 Tons |
Benefits of Using Matte Steel Coils
- More Comfortable for Large-Area Applications: On large surfaces such as building facades, roofs, and ceilings, glossy steel sheets can cause severe glare on sunny days, whereas a matte finish offers a softer sheen.
- Resistant to dirt; fingerprints and scratches are less noticeable: The matte finish has a subtle texture, so dust and fingerprints blend in with the texture and are virtually unnoticeable unless viewed up close. Scratches on a matte surface are also less visible.
- Colors resist fading: The matting agents in the matte coating provide some UV resistance, and because the low-gloss surface reflects less light, the coating ages at a relatively slower rate.
Applications
- Building Envelopes: This is the most common application for matte-finish steel coils. The exterior facades of villas, commercial complexes, exhibition halls, sports arenas, and high-speed rail stations increasingly feature matte-finish steel coils (teahouses typically use deep-matte or textured color-coated coils).
- Roof Panels: Used to manufacture matte-finish color-coated roof panels, corrugated roof panels, trapezoidal roof panels, and more.
- Home Appliance Casing: Side panels and doors of refrigerators, front panels of washing machines, outdoor units of air conditioners, as well as panels for microwaves, dishwashers, and range hoods—these are all applications for matte color-coated coils.
- Furniture: File cabinets, frames for office desks and chairs, supermarket shelves, display cases, wardrobe doors, and shoe cabinet panels—these areas experience frequent human contact, and the matte finish resists dirt and does not show signs of wear.
- Commercial Facilities: Bus stops, bus shelters, vending machines, and package lockers—these outdoor public facilities benefit from the matte finish’s stain resistance and ease of cleaning.
How to Choose Between Matte and Glossy Color-Coated Coils
Customers often ask: Is a matte finish always better than a glossy one? Not necessarily—it mainly depends on where it will be used.
- Large, exposed surfaces that are viewed for extended periods: For example, building facades, roofs, and ceilings—choose a matte finish. It has minimal glare, resists dirt, and creates a cohesive look.
- Surfaces frequently touched by hands: For example, home appliance panels, elevators, and interior doors—choose a matte finish. Fingerprints and scratches are less noticeable, and it’s easy to maintain.
- For small decorative elements or applications requiring a bold color impact: such as advertising signs, small appliance casings, and display stands—you can choose a glossy finish. The colors are vibrant, the surface has a lustrous sheen, and the visual effect is more striking.
- For projects with a particularly tight budget: Standard glossy products are typically less expensive than matte ones. If there are no special requirements for appearance, a glossy finish will suffice.
To sum it up in one sentence: Choose a matte finish if you prioritize texture and long-term maintenance costs; choose a glossy finish if you prioritize affordability and vibrant colors.
Why Choose Us?
As a manufacturer of color-coated steel products, we employ advanced manufacturing processes, professional technical staff, and strict quality control procedures. All our products have passed testing conducted by the third-party testing agency SGS (please note that customers are responsible for covering the costs of third-party testing).
We can recommend matte-finish steel coils based on your specific end use, including substrate, steel grade, thickness, width, coating weight, paint type, coating thickness, color, gloss level, and coil weight. We will recommend the product that best suits your needs.
If the product is intended for roofing, wall cladding, door panels, or other roll-formed products, please provide the following information before requesting a quote: Thickness + Width + Substrate + Grade + Coating Weight + Paint Type + Top/Back Coating + Color + Coil Weight + Quantity
