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CeramicSteel Solutions for High-Traffic Architectural Environments

CeramicSteel combines exceptional durability with design flexibility for demanding architectural environments. From toilet partitions and doors to wall panels, its non-porous surface is designed to withstand intensive use, frequent cleaning and years of exposure.

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Regional presence:
Mexico City, Mexico  •  Bogotá, Colombia  •  Lima, Peru

Finishing Options for all Applications

Azul Militar
Código: 406119
Descripción: Azul Militar 100%
Color: 7569HE

Azul Olkisa
Código: 406252HE
Descripción: Azul Olkisa 100%
Color: 7621HE

Azul Sky
Código: 413542
Descripción: Sky Blue 100%
Color: 5015HE

Blanco Antiguo
Código: 413665
Descripción: Blanco Antiguo 100%
Color: 7643HE

Blanco Brillante
Código: 400578
Descripción: Blanco Brillante 100%
Color: 6100HE

Beige
Código: 400813
Descripción: Beige 100%
Color: 6102HE

Beige Pei 14 Arena
Código: 406085
Descripción: Pei 14 100%
Color: 7571HE

Chocolate
Código: 406291
Descripción: Chocolate 100%
Color: 7622HE

Gris Claro
Código: 400820
Descripción: Gris Claro 100%
Color: 6101HE

Gris Stone
Código: 406124
Descripción: Gris Stone 100%
Color: 513HE

Gris Fashion
Código: 406118
Descripción: Gris Fashion 100%
Color: 7567HE

Gris Oxford
Código: 411476
Descripción: Gris Oxford 100%
Color: PEI106HE

Pistache
Código: 406123
Descripción: Pistache Brillante 100%
Color: 7620HE

Verde Brillante
Código: 406086
Descripción: Verde Brillante 100%
Color: 7619HE

Negro Brillante
Código: 406102
Descripción: Negro Brillante 100%
Color: PEI128HE

NOTE: Lead times may vary. Minimum order quantity and/or set up charges may apply. Custom colors possible. Contact your Polyvision Sales Representative

Digital Print Options

Light Calacatta

Gold Calacatta

Ombre Calacatta

Dark Calacatta

Grey Concrete

Neutral Concrete

Light Terrazo

Dark Terrazo

TOILET PARTITIONS

Applications

  • K-12 Schools
  • Airports
  • Healthcare
  • Sports Facilities
  • Universities
  • Public Buildings
  • Goverment Buildings

Benefits

  • Exceptional durability
  • Scratch and stain resistant
  • Non porous surface
  • Easy to clean
  • Moisture resistant
  • Long lasting appearance

Material Comparison

PERFORMANCE CERAMICSTEEL POWDER COATED HPL PHENOLIC STAINLESS STEEL
SPRAYPAINT RESISTANCE EXCELLENT POOR POOR LIMITED LIMITED
SCRATCH RESISTANCE EXCELLENT POOR LIMITED GOOD GOOD
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE MODERATE MODERATE EXCELLENT
COLOR STABILITY EXCELLENT POOR LIMITED LIMITED EXCELLENT
EASY TO CLEAN EXCELLENT MODERATE MODERATE MODERATE EXCELLENT

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Your Brand, Your Design

Go beyond standard colours. Toilet Partitions can be customized with company logos, company branding, wayfinding elements, icons, patterns, or fully bespoke graphics.

Whether you want to reinforce your brand identity, improve user navigation, or create a unique visual experience, our digital printing technology allows virtually any design to be applied directly onto the CeramicSteel surface.

Applications include:

  • Company logos and corporate branding
  • Brand mascots and educational graphics
  • Wayfinding and restroom signage
  • Custom patterns and decorative elements
  • Full surface artwork and branded environments

Your design. Your identity. Built into a durable CeramicSteel surface that maintains its appearance for years, even in high traffic environments.

COMMERCIAL DOORS

Applications

  • Schools
  • Hospitals
  • Laboratories
  • Airports
  • Government Buildings

Benefits

  • Extremely durable, hard surface designed for long-term use
  • Nonporous and easy to clean
  • Excellent resistance to scratching, staining, chemicals and moisture
  • Strong resistance to graffiti and permanent marker
  • Excellent color stability and appearance retention
  • Provides an architectural finish rather than an institutional/utility appearance
  • Particularly compelling where high traffic + high cleaning frequency + long lifecycle are priorities

Material Comparison

PERFORMANCE CERAMICSTEEL PAINTED STEEL WOOD VENEER HPL FRP
OVERALL DURABILITY EXCELLENT POOR MODERATE GOOD EXCELLENT
SCRATCH RESISTANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE MODERATE GOOD GOOD
IMPACT RESISTANCE VERY GOOD MODERATE MODERATE GOOD EXCELLENT
MOISTURE RESISTANCE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT LIMITED GOOD EXCELLENT
STAIN RESISTANCE EXCELLENT GOOD MODERATE GOOD EXCELLENT
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE LIMITED GOOD EXCELLENT
UV / COLOR STABILITY EXCELLENT MODERATE MODERATE GOOD GOOD
VANDAL RESISTANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE POOR MODERATE GOOD
EASE OF CLEANING EXCELLENT GOOD MODERATE GOOD EXCELLENT
HYGIENIC SURFACE EXCELLENT GOOD POOR GOOD EXCELLENT
FIRE PERFORMANCE EXCELLENT * EXCELLENT * VARIABLE * VARIABLE * VARIABLE *
DESIGN OPTIONS EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT GOOD
PREMIUM APPEARANCE EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT
LONG-TERM APPEARANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE MODERATE GOOD GOOD
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS VERY LOW LOW - MODERATE MODERATE - HIGH LOW LOW
TYPICAL POSITIONING PREMIUM PERFORMANCE VALUE / INDUSTRIAL PREMIUM / WARM / NATURAL VERSATILE / COST-EFFECTIVE HIGH-DURABILITY / UTILITY
BEST APPLICATIONS High-traffic, education, healthcare, hospitality, commercial General commercial, industrial Executive, hospitality, upscale interiors Commercial, office, education Healthcare, utility, high-moisture environments

* Fire performance is highly dependent on the complete door construction, core, adhesives, edges and hardware—not simply the surface material. Specific tested assemblies should be referenced for specification claims.

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ARCHITECTURAL PANELS

Applications

  • Airports
  • Metro Stations
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Government Buildings

Why CeramicSteel for Architectural Panels

Airports — Premium choice
Airports combine high pedestrian traffic, luggage/cart impact, aggressive cleaning, wayfinding requirements, and the need for long-lasting aesthetics. Porcelain enamel provides a hard, non-porous surface with strong abrasion, chemical, graffiti, and fire resistance.

Metro Stations — Clear differentiator
This is probably the strongest application for porcelain-coated panels. Graffiti, scratching, impact, frequent cleaning and vandalism are major lifecycle concerns. Porcelain enamel is specifically used in underground and metro stations because of its graffiti resistance, durability and cleanability.

Healthcare — Hygiene + durability
The non-porous, stain-resistant surface is particularly attractive for corridors, patient areas, laboratories and other environments requiring frequent cleaning. Porcelain enamel’s chemical and abrasion resistance also helps preserve the surface through repeated cleaning cycles.

Education — Durability + design
Schools need surfaces that can withstand impact, scratching, cleaning and years of student interaction. Porcelain-coated panels can also incorporate colors, graphics and even functional writing/display surfaces, making them more than simply protective wall cladding.

Commercial — Design + lifecycle
For corporate interiors, retail, hospitality and mixed-use buildings, porcelain-coated panels compete particularly well when the design calls for large-format color, graphics or premium finishes combined with long-term appearance retention.

Government — Lifecycle + low maintenance
Government buildings often benefit from materials that minimize ongoing maintenance and replacement. Porcelain-coated steel is particularly compelling in public-facing areas where vandalism, cleaning and long service life are priorities.

Material Comparison

PERFORMANCE CERAMICSTEEL PAINTED STEEL ALUMINIUM HPL FRP PHENOLIC
OVERALL DURABILITY EXCELLENT POOR MODERATE GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
SCRATCH RESISTANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE MODERATE GOOD GOOD GOOD
IMPACT RESISTANCE VERY GOOD MODERATE MODERATE GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
MOISTURE RESISTANCE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT LIMITED GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
STAIN RESISTANCE EXCELLENT GOOD MODERATE GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE LIMITED GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
UV / COLOR STABILITY EXCELLENT MODERATE MODERATE GOOD GOOD GOOD
VANDAL RESISTANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE POOR MODERATE GOOD GOOD
EASE OF CLEANING EXCELLENT GOOD MODERATE GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
HYGIENIC SURFACE EXCELLENT GOOD POOR GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
FIRE PERFORMANCE EXCELLENT * EXCELLENT * VARIABLE * VARIABLE * VARIABLE * VARIABLE *
DESIGN OPTIONS EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD
PREMIUM APPEARANCE EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT
LONG-TERM APPEARANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE MODERATE GOOD GOOD GOOD
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS VERY LOW LOW - MODERATE MODERATE - HIGH LOW LOW LOW
TYPICAL LIFECYCLE EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD

* Fire performance is highly dependent on the complete panel assembly and core. Project-specific ASTM/UL/NFPA/IBC testing should always be verified rather than relying on the facing material alone. Performance may vary depending on product specification, finish, installation, environment and applicable testing requirements.

What Matters Most

WHAT MATTERS MOST BEST FIT
MAXIMUM DURABILITY CERAMICSTEEL
VANDALISM RESISTANCE CERAMICSTEEL
FREQUENT CLEANING CERAMICSTEEL
COLOR PERFORMANCE CERAMICSTEEL
HYGIENIC SURFACE CERAMICSTEEL
DESIGN + GRAPHICS CERAMICSTEEL / HPL / ALUMINIUM
LOWEST INITIAL COST FRP / PAINTED STEEL
LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION ALUMINIUM
DECORATIVE WOOD / STONE AESTHETICS HPL / PHENOLIC
BEST LONG-TERM PUBLIC-SPACE SOLUTION CERAMICSTEEL

Material Suitability by Application

APPLICATION CERAMICSTEEL PAINTED STEEL ALUMINIUM HPL FRP PHENOLIC
AIRPORTS EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT GOOD MODERATE GOOD
METRO STATIONS EXCELLENT MODERATE GOOD MODERATE MODERATE MODERATE
HEALTHCARE EXCELLENT MODERATE EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT GOOD
EDUCATION EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD
GOVERNMENT EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD

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SPLASHSURFACE

Applications

  • Healthcare
  • Laboratories
  • Hospitality
  • Commercial Kitchens
  • Residential Kitchens
  • Education

Why SplashSurface

Healthcare — Hygiene + durability
SplashSurface provides a smooth, non-porous surface for environments where hygiene and frequent cleaning are essential. Its resistance to stains, chemicals and scratching makes it well suited for hospitals, clinics, treatment areas and other healthcare interiors.

Laboratories — Cleanability + chemical resistance
Laboratories require surfaces that can withstand repeated cleaning and exposure to chemicals. SplashSurface offers a durable, easy-to-maintain CeramicSteel surface that helps preserve its appearance and performance over time.

Hospitality — Design + performance
In hospitality environments, SplashSurface combines practical wall protection with extensive design possibilities. Solid colors, patterns and custom digital printing allow the surface to become part of the overall interior concept while remaining easy to clean and maintain.

Commercial Kitchens — Protection + easy maintenance
SplashSurface protects walls around preparation areas, sinks and work surfaces from moisture, stains and everyday wear. Its smooth CeramicSteel surface is easy to clean and designed for demanding environments where durability and hygiene matter.

Residential Kitchens — Function + design
For residential interiors, SplashSurface offers a durable alternative to conventional splashback materials. It combines practical wall protection with extensive freedom in color, pattern and customized graphics.

Education — Durable interior surfaces
In educational environments, SplashSurface can be used in laboratories, food preparation areas and other interior spaces where durable, easy-to-clean wall protection is required. Its design flexibility also makes it suitable for spaces where visual identity and functionality need to come together.

Material Comparison

PERFORMANCE SPLASHSURFACE TILED GLASS ACRYLIC STAINLESS STEEL
HYGIENE EXCELLENT MODERATE EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT
EASE OF CLEANING EXCELLENT MODERATE EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD
SCRATCH RESISTANCE EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD MODERATE MODERATE
IMPACT RESISTANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE MODERATE GOOD EXCELLENT
HEAT RESISTANCE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT MODERATE EXCELLENT
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE EXCELLENT GOOD EXCELLENT MODERATE EXCELLENT
MAINTENANCE EXCELLENT MODERATE GOOD MODERATE MODERATE
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT GOOD MODERATE
DURABILITY EXCELLENT GOOD GOOD MODERATE EXCELLENT

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Why CeramicSteel for High-Traffic Environments?

For more than 70 years, CeramicSteel has been specified worldwide in transportation, education, healthcare and commercial buildings because it combines architectural aesthetics with exceptional long-term performance.

Chemical Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Fire Resistant

Vandal Resistant

Accepts Magnets

Stain Resistant

Bacterial Resistant

Easy To Clean

Sustainable

Sustainability

CeramicSteel is designed with circularity in mind. 99% recyclable, it can be recovered and recycled at the end of its long service life. In 2006, CeramicSteel became the first Cradle to Cradle certified product in Europe, recognising its approach to material health, responsible production and circular use of resources.

CeramicSteel is globally Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze, Version 3.1, Certification Number 8903 recognising its commitment to safer materials, clean water, and responsible practices for people and the environment.

FAQ

CeramicSteel is produced by means of a continuous coil-coating process. A thin cold rolled carbon steel substrate is coated on both sides with porcelain enamel, a modified glass. This ceramic surface is fused to the steel at temperatures in the range of 700 – 900 °C (1292 – 1652 °F). CeramicSteel (known as e3TM CeramicSteel) is used for magnet-retaining markerboard and chalkboard applications as well as architectural cladding.

CeramicSteel in architectural applications have a limited warranty for 20 valid from the date of shipment. The limited warranty provides that the products, under normal atmospheric conditions and when sealed from moisture, will not fade, stain, discolor, craze, crack, flake, corrode or delaminate from the substrate or warp for the applicable period.

Polyvision CeramicSteel in architectural applications, has the power to transform any environment through its practically unlimited combination of colors, printing options, dimensions, and applications. CeramicSteel is one of the most durable surfaces available, combining the best qualities of porcelain and steel to create a surface that is unmatched in the industry. Strong, consistent and enduring, it will neither scratch nor corrode. It refuses stains and is colorfast. As a result, cleaning is easier, maintenance is minimal and life cycle costs are dramatically reduced.

Fire Performance: EN 13501-1 Class A1 / ASTM E136 Noncombustible

Yes. Polyvision CeramicSteel can be cleaned and disinfected with disinfectants, which is one of its advantages in healthcare, education, transportation, and other high-use environments. CeramicSteel as a non-porous, chemically resistant surface and specifically states that it can withstand rigorous disinfectants, including bleach and quaternary ammonium (“quat”) agents, without damage. Mild detergents are recommended for routine cleaning and cautions against highly concentrated acids or alkalis (>20%).

CeramicSteel itself is an enamel-coated steel surface, so magnets will adhere to it. But “magnetic” can sometimes imply that the material itself has magnetic properties, which isn’t technically the clearest description. CeramicSteel is Magnet receptive.

  • 24 gauge – Total Thickness (Steel + Enamel) 0,023 – 0,029 in
  • 28 gauge – Total Thickness (Steel + Enamel) 0,017 – 0,022 in

Yes, CeramicSteel sheets can be laminated/bonded to other substrates such as MDF, honeycomb core, aluminum, galvanized steel, aluminum composite panel (ACP), cement fiberboard, and other panel constructions.