May. 05, 2023
After development in recent years, colored stainless steel has become an increasingly popular choice for household appliances and kitchen equipment. But did you know it's safe to use colored stainless steel in your home or business? Let's take a look at the safety of colored stainless steel and what to keep in mind when deciding whether to use this material in your in your home or business.
Introduction of the colored stainless steel sheet.
Colored stainless steel sheet is made by adding a layer of material film on ordinary stainless steel. Austenite is the most suitable coloring material for colored stainless steel, and a satisfactory color table can be obtained. The PVD coating is harder than the stainless steel surface itself and offers greater scratch and abrasion resistance. This makes it more resistant to stains and scratches, while colored stainless steel allows for more design options as you can choose from a variety of colors. Colored stainless steel sheet are often used in building exterior wall decoration and interior decoration, household appliances, cooking utensils, kitchen equipment and bathroom utensils, etc.
The good news is that colored stainless steel sheet is just as safe as regular stainless steel. However, there are some basic things to consider when using it in your daily life.
How to choose colored stainless steel sheet?
When purchasing anything in stainless steel, the first thing to do is to choose a high-quality material. Inferior materials may contain metal or chemical impurities, which may endanger the health of the body after ingestion. Also, make sure the manufacturer has taken all necessary scientific steps to guarantee that the coloring process does not introduce any chemicals that could harm your health. Finally, always follow the cleaning instructions that came with the product to ensure that your stained stainless steel will stay safe and hygienic over time.
Benefits of the colored stainless steel sheet.
There are many benefits to choosing colored stainless steel in daily life. Aside from safety concerns. For those new to colored stainless steel material, it can help create a unique look for any space, and even use colored stainless steel fixtures as accent elements throughout the room. It's also easy to clean and maintain compared to other materials like wood or metal, so you won't need to spend extra time or money on it. Lastly, its durability makes it ideal for kitchens, especially where food is a regular occurrence. It won't scratch easily, and it can withstand frequent cleaning without losing its luster or color.
Any material used in daily life must first be safe, and fortunately, colored stainless steel meets this requirement. It is as safe as regular stainless steel and has other added benefits such as ease of maintenance and aesthetics. With these characteristics in mind, colored stainless steel can be a great choice for those looking for something unique and modern!
If you asked us to build a kitchen setup from scratch, we can say for certain that stainless steel would be at the top of our list. Wonderfully versatile, long-lasting, and relatively low-maintenance, a great piece of stainless steel cookware is well worth the investment. But with the sheer number of stainless steel products—and huge range of prices—on offer, how do you choose?
Allow us to be your stainless steel guides. As producers of Award-Winning Stainless Clad Cookware, we know what makes for quality construction. From the types of metals used, to why a fully-clad pan is the best choice, here’s how to shop for your new stainless steel cookware.
At its very best, stainless steel cookware is a joy to cook with—not only is it a great conductor of heat, but it’s highly durable and long-lasting as well.
Not all stainless steel is created equal. Stainless steel cookware made from 18/10 Stainless Steel—the highest grade—is particularly strong and durable, due to the higher percentage of chromium mixed in.
Stainless steel—especially high-grade stainless steel—is a non-reactive material, meaning that it’s more resistant to corrosion and rust than other types of metals.
This also means that your cookware won’t react with acidic ingredients like tomatoes or wine, which can produce metallic flavors in cast iron, carbon steel, or other reactive cookware materials.
Cleaning stainless steel is fairly straightforward. Unlike materials like carbon steel or unfinished cast iron, you won’t need to worry about stripping the seasoning or scratching the coating (though you can scratch the finish). And you can pretty much always restore it to its original shiny finish, no matter how grimy or burnt-looking it is.
While stainless steel is not a great conductor of heat on its own, stainless steel that’s “cladded,” or layered with more conductive metals like aluminum, conducts heat extremely well. This cladding also helps with heat retention and distribution, so your pan won’t develop hot spots or cook your food unevenly.
Here are a few key indicators of quality that can help you when shopping for stainless steel cookware.
As we touched on earlier, stainless steel comes in a range of different grades. The highest, 18/10, indicates a higher ratio of chromium to nickel, which not only makes for a more durable pan, but one that’s oven-safe as well—a huge reason why stainless is so commonly found in restaurant kitchens. Stainless steel also comes in other grades, such as 18/8.
Most high-quality stainless cookware is also induction-compatible. Make sure to look for the phrase “induction-compatible” on the packaging, or for the induction symbol, which looks like a coil of wire.
You’ll typically see stainless pots and pans described as “3-Ply” or “5-Ply.” The “ply” of a pan means that the steel has been layered with more conductive metals like aluminum—for example, our Stainless Clad pans are cladded with pure aluminum, aluminum alloy, and 18/10 stainless steel. The number associated with ply indicates how many layers have been cladded together—in our case, it’s 5.
For the most part, 5-ply makes for a more durable piece of cookware that’s both more resistant to warping and dents and does a better job of distributing heat.
A stainless steel pot or pan should have a sturdy, comfortable handle, as well as a “helper handle” for larger sauciers and saute pans. Because stainless cookware often sits on the stove for extended periods, handles and lids can get dangerously hot—that’s why we added a Stay Cool Handle™ to our Stainless Clad Frying Pan for an extra layer of safety.
Now you know what goes into a quality piece of stainless cookware, here’s how to shore up all that information with your budget and cooking needs.
Stainless steel is compatible with a wide range of cooking methods: use it to sear, stir-fry, braise, or even grill. For that reason, you don’t have to be a seasoned cook to justify buying one—plus, a great piece of stainless cookware can help level up your home cooking game.
That being said, you should absolutely invest in stainless steel if you do a lot of searing or other high heat cooking, which is where stainless steel excels.
A high-quality stainless steel pan should always have these basic traits.
Stainless steel cookware tends toward the pricier side compared to other materials—especially for high-quality options. For a stainless clad frying pan or pot that’ll last you decades (if not a lifetime), you can expect to pay upwards of $100, and at least $200 for something like a stock pot.
If budget is a big concern, you can get a decent-quality stainless steel frying pan for about $50. You may not get quite the same level of polish, performance, or permanence, but you’ll still get to enjoy the great heat retention and durability of stainless steel.
Maintaining stainless steel cookware isn’t nearly as tricky as you might think, especially if this is your first time cooking with this material. Here’s everything you need to know about proper care, cleaning, and storage to keep your stainless steel in tip-top shape.
One of the great things about stainless steel cookware is that it’s fairly easy to keep clean. While more prone to sticking than materials like non stick or carbon steel, stainless steel pots and pans don’t have a coating or layers of seasoning to worry about—so you can get a little more rough with them (though you probably won’t need to for everyday messes).
Here’s our guide to cleaning stainless steel cookware, depending on the degree of mess. You can also read up on how to prevent (and fix) the common rainbow stains cosmetic issue—aka heat tint.
Since stainless steel is both rust- and corrosion-resistant, you don’t have to worry as much about storage. Just make sure to place a dish towel, trivet, or cloth napkin between your pans if you plan on stacking on them, in order to prevent scratches. After each wash, make sure to dry your pan thoroughly with a microfiber cloth to prevent water spots.
Even something as durable as stainless steel has its pitfalls. While these tend to be mainly aesthetic issues, such as stains, scratches, and heat tint, they’re also easy to avoid.
First off: Try to avoid abrasive cleaning products (such as bleach-based cleaners), steel wool, and harsh brushes when cleaning your pot or pan, as these can scratch the finish.
Second, always make sure to hand wash your pan. Even if your pan is labeled as dishwasher-safe, the harsh detergents can cause scratches and discoloration, as well as damage the aluminum layers in your pan—particularly if those layers are slightly exposed, like in our Stainless Clad cookware.
Thirdly, always make sure to salt your pan after heating it: Adding salt to a cold pan, or to water before it’s boiling, can lead to tiny divots in your pan known as pitting. While these don’t affect your pan’s performance, they can’t be removed. Read up on how to avoid pitting in our dedicated guide.
A good stainless steel pan will never let you down. And because we’ve seen everything this durable, versatile cookware can do—from searing a perfect steak to simmering chicken stock—we want to make sure you’re buying the right one.
Each piece of our Stainless Clad cookware is built from professional-grade materials, making for a restaurant-level cooking experience every time.