Steel-look aluminium screens

A steel-look aluminium screen is a glazed internal partition made from aluminium profiles designed to imitate the slim black grid of a steel screen. It is lighter and usually cheaper than genuine steel, with slightly deeper frames and a different feel up close.

£1,900 – £4,500Guide price for a typical screen with a single door, fitted, including VAT

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Steel-look aluminium screens in a UK building

How steel-look aluminium screens work

Steel-look aluminium is a sensible option when budget leads, or for rentals and new-build flats where a lighter product is easier to fit. From across a room the look is similar; close up, steel has finer bars, crisper corners and a more solid feel.

We quote both materials side by side when it helps you decide, and we always name the material on the quote so there is never any doubt about what you are buying.

What you can specify

Aluminium profiles styled as slim steel glazing bars
Fixed panes, hinged and sliding doors
Toughened safety glass, clear or reeded
Powder-coated black or RAL colours
Lighter weight, simpler fixings
Shorter lead times on standard layouts
Material named clearly on every quote

What happens after you get in touch

Tell us about the opening
Send the form, call or chat, or use the guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Free survey
We measure the opening, check fixings and regulations, and talk through layouts, glass and finish.
Drawings and fixed quote
You get a drawing and a fixed written price naming the material, glass and finish.
Made and fitted
Your screen is fabricated, powder coated and fitted by our team, usually 4 to 6 weeks from sign-off.

Questions about steel-look aluminium screens

Is steel-look aluminium as good as real steel?

It gives a similar look for less money. Genuine steel has slimmer bars, a more solid feel and a longer-lasting finish, so it depends what matters most to you.

How much cheaper is aluminium than steel?

A steel-look aluminium screen often costs roughly 40 to 50 percent less than the same screen in genuine steel. We can quote both for your opening.

Can you tell the difference?

From across a room, often not. Close up, steel bars are slimmer and the corners and joints are crisper.

Is steel-look aluminium suitable for a bathroom?

Yes. Aluminium does not rust, which is why some clients choose it for shower screens and wet rooms.

Will you say which material I am buying?

Always. Every quote names the material, the system and the glass.

Is aluminium quicker to make?

Usually, yes. Standard layouts often have a shorter lead time than steel.