Stainless steel vs Aluminium security door at a glance
A stainless steel security door is the lower-priced, harder door, and an aluminium security door is the better-looking, lighter door. Top Security Door makes both: the SS Series in 304 stainless steel and the ALUMI Series in aluminium.
| Stainless steel door (SS Series) | Aluminium door (ALUMI Series) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Costs less than aluminium | Costs more than stainless steel |
| Look, colours and designs | Fewer options than aluminium | More colours and designs, and can be custom made |
| Weight | Heavier than aluminium | Much lighter than stainless steel |
| Hardness | Much harder than aluminium | Softer than stainless steel |
| Rust | Resists rust | Resists rust |
| Lifespan | Lasts a very long time | Lasts a very long time |
Which costs less, a stainless steel door or an aluminium door?
A stainless steel door costs less than an aluminium door. An aluminium door costs more.
Stainless steel gives good value for money. It is hard, it lasts a long time and it needs little care.
Choose aluminium when you want to pay more for the look, the colours and the design choices. For a price on your own door, ask your nearest Top Security Door dealer or call us.
Which looks better, a stainless steel door or an aluminium door?
An aluminium door looks better if design matters to you. Aluminium doors come in more colours and more designs than stainless steel doors. We can also make an aluminium door to your own custom design.
Stainless steel doors have fewer design options. If design is not your main concern, a stainless steel door is a good choice.
Which is harder, and which is lighter?
A stainless steel door is harder, and an aluminium door is lighter. Caeden Tee says a stainless steel door is much harder than an aluminium door. A Malaysian buying guide for grilles also ranks stainless steel above aluminium for strength.
An aluminium door weighs much less than a stainless steel door, according to Caeden Tee.
Which resists rust better, and which needs less care?
Neither material is ahead on rust: both stainless steel and aluminium security doors resist rust. In our experience, both last a very long time.
A stainless steel door needs very little care. Our SS Series uses 304 stainless steel, which contains about 18% chromium and about 8% nickel. If kitchen oil gets on the door, wash it off with clean water. The surface does not get damaged easily.
Aluminium resists rust because it forms a thin natural oxide layer on its surface. For aluminium door upkeep, read our aluminium security door maintenance guide.
Which should you choose, stainless steel or aluminium?
Choose stainless steel if you want the lower price and a hard, low-care door. Choose aluminium if you want more colours, more designs and a lighter door.
Choose a stainless steel door (SS Series) if:
- you want the lower price
- design is not your main concern
- you want a door that is much harder than aluminium and needs little care
Choose an aluminium door (ALUMI Series) if:
- you want more colours and designs, or a custom made door
- the look of the door matters most to you
- you want a door that is much lighter than stainless steel
To see both doors, visit the SS Series and ALUMI Series pages. You can also ask your nearest Top Security Door dealer, or call us on 03-6734 9133.
FAQ
Which resists rust better, stainless steel or aluminium?
Neither is ahead. Both stainless steel and aluminium security doors resist rust, and in our experience both last a very long time.
Is a stainless steel door harder than an aluminium door?
Yes. A stainless steel door is much harder than an aluminium door, according to Caeden Tee, CEO of Top Security Door.
Which costs more, a stainless steel or an aluminium security door?
Aluminium costs more than stainless steel. For a price on your own door, ask your nearest Top Security Door dealer or call us on 03-6734 9133.
Does Top Security Door hack the wall when fitting a new door?
No. We do not provide wall hacking. If your wall needs hacking, you arrange a separate contractor yourself.
Written by Caeden Tee, CEO of Top Security Door (Manufacturing), with 8 years in the security door industry.
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