5 Things You Should Never Do to Titanium Coating
The surface treatment of stainless Steel Decorative panels directly affects project lifespan and customer satisfaction. Below is a comparison of the three common processes:
Chemical Plating: Lowest cost, heavy metal pollution, average adhesion, low hardness (<500 HV). Only suitable for small, non-visible parts. Not recommended for elevator or hotel wall applications.
Electroplating: Moderate cost, widely used in industry. However, coating thickness is uneven (too thick on sharp edges, too thin in recesses), with a risk of fracture caused by hydrogen embrittlement risk. Hardness is medium (200–800 HV). May be used in low-budget projects, but durability is inferior to PVD.
PVD Titanium Coating: Vacuum ion plating – no wastewater, no exhaust, clean and eco-friendly. Atomic-level bonding with the base material gives extremely strong adhesion and high hardness (2000–4000 HV). It is the superior choice for elevator panels and hotel finishes – though 30–50% more expensive, it lasts 5–8 years without peeling under normal use.
Conclusion: For quality and long-term reputation, choose PVD titanium coating.
II.5 Things You Should NEVER Do (Please forward to installation & cleaning crews)
| # | DON'T | WHY |
| 1 | Use steel wool or abrasive pads | Scratches the hard coating → use only soft cloth + mild dish soap |
| 2 | Expose to strong acids (vinegar, lemon juice, industrial cleaners) | Acids slowly corrode the coating, causing dull spots |
| 3 | Expose to pool chlorine or seawater | Chloride ions cause pitting corrosion at coating edges |
| 4 | Install in areas with constant friction (e.g., loose Elevator Doors) | Continuous abrasion will gradually wear through the PVD layer |
| 5 | Ignore early color fading | Fading means the coating is thinning → stop scrubbing, apply neutral wax as temporary protection |
III.One-Sentence Summary
PVD titanium-coated panels are tough, but not invincible. With proper care, they will keep elevators and lobbies looking premium for years.