Custom stainless steel screen

Custom Decorative Stainless Steel & Aluminum Screens in Geometric Patterns

Compare fan, maze and open-lattice metal screens to select complementary patterns for a coordinated hospitality or commercial interior.
Product Features

Custom decorative geometric metal screens offer fan, maze and open-lattice patterns for hospitality and commercial projects specifying multiple dividers. Compare each pattern's transparency and module size before selecting coordinated panels for the project. Shop drawings should define panel divisions, frame stiffness, fixing points, diagonal tolerances and the fabrication sequence for every selected infill type. Xinmao Metal provides drawing-based fabrication support for hospitality and commercial interior packages.

The decorative metal panels and frames in these screen designs can be specified in stainless steel or aluminum. For a carved aluminum screen option, confirm the selected pattern, metal thickness, frame arrangement and finish in the project drawings. Glass, mesh or other infill remains a separate selection; choosing aluminum for the metalwork does not change the infill material.

Application Scenarios

Space Zoning & Partitioning :
Flexibly divide open-plan living rooms, studio apartments, or shared offices into distinct functional zones (e.g., separating a dining area from the lounge, or a workspace from the bedroom) without structural changes.

Privacy Creation :
Instantly create private nooks for changing areas, home offices, reading corners, or dressing rooms in residential or hospitality settings.

Decorative Focal Point & Backdrop :
Act as stylish art pieces, headboards behind beds, or aesthetic backdrops for video calls, photography, and live streaming.

Light & Flow Control :
Gently diffuse direct sunlight, block unwanted light, or redirect air currents to create a more comfortable micro-climate.

Concealment :
Elegantly hide clutter, storage units, utility areas, or architectural imperfections from view.

Installation Precautions
  • Use the approved pattern schedule to identify each opening, including any central medallion, elongated inset or directional repeat.
  • Verify the intended frame margins and alignment references for each motif before positioning adjacent modules.
  • Support panels according to their selected frame details; do not assume a fan pattern and a maze pattern can use identical temporary handling points.
  • Review the sequence from the main approach before final acceptance, checking that designated focal panels and quieter secondary patterns occupy the correct locations. Further guidance: Screen system fixing and installation guidance
Delivery & Order Information

Lead time :10–15 days after drawing confirmation (standard screen / ceiling / wall panel)
Minimum order : No fixed MOQ; feasibility assessed per project
Standards :Fabricated to ASTM A240 / EN 10088 material spec; finish per ASTM A480

PRODUCT DETAILS

Customization & Engineering Guide

Five core parameters for configuring custom stainless steel screens based on your project drawings, finishes, and site conditions.

Typical specifications for preliminary design. Final configurations are refined against approved shop drawings, sample sign-offs, and site measurements.

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Style direction

Modern geometric, Chinese-inspired lattice, European decorative or fully custom laser-cut patterns.

Defines the visual character, pattern density and processing complexity of the screen.

Primary function

Entry partition, backdrop, stair or railing infill, window feature, suspended screen or spatial accent.

Determines the structural approach, fixing method and privacy requirement.

Overall dimensions

Typical height: 800–3000 mm. Typical single-panel width: 300–1200 mm. Overall depth: 15–80 mm.

Final dimensions follow the elevation, transport route, site access and installation condition.

Architectural screens designed around the space

A decorative screen is more than a pattern applied to metal. It has to manage sight lines, light, circulation and scale while fitting the surrounding architecture. Xinmao develops every stainless steel screen as an integral component of the architectural intent—seamlessly balancing visual design with fabrication and site installation requirements.

Custom Decorative Stainless Steel & Aluminum Screens in Geometric Patterns

Start With The Role Of Each Opening

This decorative screen collection is useful when one project needs several related dividers. A feature at the main approach may call for a focal motif, while a secondary opening may need a quieter repeat. Establish those roles before selecting patterns from the collection.

Compare Curved Fans With Angular Maze Patterns

Fan outlines create a rounded rhythm, whereas interlocking maze patterns read as a more angular surface. Compare them at the proposed panel proportions and from the same viewing distance. Similar outer dimensions do not mean the designs will offer the same visual openness or emphasis.

Decorative Insets Can Mark A Principal View

Some options introduce an elongated decorative strip or central medallion into the openwork. These features can distinguish a principal opening from supporting panels. Locate the inset with the intended approach and furniture layout so its position has a clear relationship to the space.

Choose A Coordinated Set Without Repeating Everything

A consistent border treatment and approved finish can link different patterns across reception, dining and circulation areas. Keep a record of the selected motif for each location, including scale and orientation, so the package remains coherent without making every divider visually identical.

Translate The Selection Into Individual Fabrication Details

Develop each chosen pattern in stainless steel or carved aluminum with its own agreed thickness, edge treatment and support arrangement. The shared palette is a design relationship, not permission to copy one panel's connections to every other option. Additional glass or mesh requires a separate specification.

Details that hold the screen together

A screen is most convincing when pattern, panel construction, finish and interfaces are resolved as one composition.

Several Motifs Allow A Clear Interior Hierarchy

The range gives principal and secondary openings different identities while retaining a related decorative metal language.

Curves And Angular Paths Invite Direct Comparison

Fan and maze options offer contrasting rhythms that can be assessed against the same opening and viewing conditions.

Inset Features Identify Important Thresholds

Elongated decorative sections and medallions provide focal options where a continuous repeat alone would feel too uniform.

A Selection Schedule Keeps Variation Intentional

Recording pattern, orientation and finish by opening helps the contractor retain the design team's intended relationship between different dividers.

Architectural Challenges & Solutions

Challenge

Privacy is needed, but the room must remain open

Xinmao response

Pattern density is calibrated to balance line-of-sight privacy with ambient light and spatial flow.

Challenge

The selected motif does not fit the final elevation

Xinmao response

Motifs are scaled and proportioned across the full elevation, ensuring seamless pattern continuation without awkward crops.

Challenge

Large panels are difficult to transport and install

Xinmao response

Elevations are modularized into manageable sections, aligning panel joints seamlessly with the architectural grid.

Challenge

Metal finishes look inconsistent across the interior

Xinmao response

Finish tones and grain directions are cross-matched with adjacent metalwork, timber, or stone before production.

Challenge

Installation details are left unresolved until site work begins

Xinmao response

Fixing methods and structural integration are fully resolved during detailing, providing contractors with clear shop drawings before fabrication.

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Frequently asked questions

Practical answers for architects, contractors and project teams reviewing a custom screen package.

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01Is your metal screen a traditional mashrabiya?

Our products are custom metal screens that can use mashrabiya-inspired geometric patterns. Traditional mashrabiya is a specific architectural element with cultural and environmental functions. We describe modern metal interpretations by their material, pattern and project use rather than treating them as identical to historic woodwork.

02Can a mashrabiya-inspired screen improve shade and privacy?

It can provide visual screening and reduce direct sun in the right arrangement. The effect depends on orientation, pattern depth, open area, viewing angles and the building behind it. Any required daylight, solar or privacy performance should be tested or calculated for the project before it is specified.

03Can the pattern look different by day and at night?

Yes. Sun direction and interior or exterior lighting change the visible pattern, shadows and sightlines. If night-time privacy matters, review the screen with the intended lighting on both sides; daytime appearance alone is not enough to approve it.

04Can a perforated decorative screen act as a waterproof facade?

No. An open metal screen is a decorative or shading layer; the wall or facade behind it must provide the required weather protection. The project team should coordinate drainage, exposed materials, brackets and maintenance access with the building envelope design.

05What changes when a screen is used outdoors?

Outdoor use requires a separate review of exposure, material and finish selection, support, fixings, drainage, cleaning access and any project-specific wind or structural requirements. A pattern approved for an interior partition should not automatically be reused outside.

06Can a screen be supplied in one large piece?

Panel size is set by the design, sheet availability, fabrication method, stiffness, finish, packaging, shipping and site access. For larger elevations, coordinated modules often give a more practical installation route while preserving the pattern across joints.

07Can you provide drawings and samples before production?

Xinmao's published process includes project drawings, finish review and samples or mock-ups. Agree the required drawing set, sample size, approval sequence and installation interfaces in the project scope before fabrication begins.

08Where are architectural metal screens commonly used?

Typical uses include lobby features, partitions, privacy screens, restaurant and retail zoning, lift surrounds and decorative enclosures. The final screen design should respond to the circulation, sight lines and maintenance access of the space.

09Can the pattern be customised for a specific project?

Yes. A client motif, geometric reference or privacy requirement can be used as the starting point. Pattern scale and open area are then reviewed against panel size, borders, viewing distance and fabrication constraints.

10What information do you need for an initial quotation?

Please provide overall dimensions, quantity, project location, intended application, preferred finish, pattern reference and any available drawings. Provisional information should be marked so it can be reviewed separately.

11How is the material selected for a screen project?

Material selection depends on the project specification, location, required appearance, panel format and fabrication method. Xinmao primarily develops stainless steel screen packages, while final material and thickness follow approved project requirements.

12Can the screen finish match other metalwork in the project?

Finish references, approved samples and adjacent metalwork can be reviewed together. Where appearance is critical, colour, texture and grain direction should be confirmed with physical samples before production.

13Can the screen be used for both interior and exterior applications?

Both applications can be considered, but they should not use the same specification by default. Material, finish, backing structure, drainage, fixings and local exposure conditions must be reviewed for the actual project location.

14What installation information can be provided?

The installation approach depends on the project scope and surrounding construction. Wall, floor and ceiling conditions should be shared so frames, brackets, access and fixing interfaces can be discussed during detailing.

15What maintenance is normally required?

Maintenance depends on the selected material, finish, location and level of contact. Accessible joints and suitable panel divisions make cleaning easier. Final cleaning products and methods should follow the approved finish sample and project guidance.