GEA Design Steel · by Segales

— Materials & finishes

Good design starts with good materials.

We select the steel according to the application, the environment and the performance required. From hot-rolled corten to marine AISI 316L stainless, every material guarantees durability and beauty for decades.

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Material comparison

Hot rolled corten
Outdoor★★★★★
Coastal★★★
Structure★★★★★
MaintenanceVery low
Cold rolled steel
Outdoor★★★
Coastal★
Structure★★★
MaintenanceMedium
Stainless 304
Outdoor★★★★
Coastal★★
Structure★★★★
MaintenanceVery low
Marine stainless 316
Outdoor★★★★★
Coastal★★★★★
Structure★★★★★
MaintenanceVery low
Galvanised
Outdoor★★★★★
Coastal★★★
Structure★★★★★
MaintenanceVery low

Natural and controlled oxidation

Corten Collection

Hot-rolled corten steel with a protective patina. Let it evolve or stabilise it with a clear varnish (renew every 5-7 years).

  • Raw Corten

    Natural oxidation, untreated. Irregular texture, every piece unique.

  • Heritage Corten

    Controlled oxidation with activator, unsanded. Natural texture, adjustable tone.

  • Amber Corten

    Controlled oxidation with hand sanding. Silky surface, amber tones.

Delivered ready

We prepare the corten in our own workshop: it can be delivered already oxidised and controlled, patina done, so it arrives at your home or site with its final look from day one.

Cold rolled steel

Black Collection

Dark finishes on cold rolled steel with dedicated outdoor protection.

  • Natural Oxide

    Sealed natural oxide, warm living tone.

  • Dark Oxide

    Uniform dark oxide, deep matte.

  • Black Texture

    Hammered texture with a tactile surface.

  • Black Satin

    Satin black, elegant and even.

  • Graphite Black

    Contemporary graphite with soft reflections.

  • Powder Coat RAL

    Oven-baked coating in any RAL colour, matte or textured.

Architectural stainless

Stainless Steel 304

For interiors and non-coastal exteriors. Minimal maintenance and premium finishes.

  • Brushed

    Directional brushing, the architectural classic.

  • Satin

    Soft satin, controlled reflection.

  • Mirror

    High-gloss mirror polish.

  • Black PVD

    High-hardness black PVD coating.

Maximum resistance

Marine 316 & Galvanised

Marine AISI 316L stainless for salty environments and hot-dip galvanising for exposed structures.

  • Marine 316L

    Seafront, pools and chlorine.

  • Hot-dip galvanized

    Long-lasting structural protection.

Care & maintenance

Rinse with clean water, avoid harsh chemicals and renew the protective coating periodically. Corten keeps evolving naturally into an ever more stable patina.