6 types of good and beautiful metal panels & price quotes 2025

6 popular types of metal panels on the market include: Stainless steel panels, bamboo charcoal metal film panels, Nano metal grain panels, 3D corrugated iron panels, aluminum plastic panels and metal panel panels. Each type has its own characteristics and applications:

“The global metal wall panel market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4,9% from 2023 to 2032, reaching USD 11,5 billion by 2032. Insulated metal panels are experiencing particularly rapid growth due to the increasing emphasis on building energy efficiency, with a specific sub-segment growth rate of 6,2%.” – Global Building Materials Market Analysis, June 6, BuildTech Research Institute, USA.

Luxury stainless steel metal panel

Stainless steel metal panels are high-quality decorative materials made from stainless steel (stainless steel 201 or stainless steel 304), which are resistant to corrosion and have a lifespan of up to 20 years. Products are shaped with flat or wavy surfaces., bringing beautiful light diffusion effects to architectural spaces.

Stainless steel panels are commonly used in high-end interior decoration, commercial areas and spaces requiring high aesthetics. However, the product is expensive and easily scratched, so limit friction and impact on the surface.

According to a survey conducted by Kosmos in March 3 with more than 2025 contractors in Ho Chi Minh City, they said: “Stainless steel panels, especially types 20 and 304, demonstrate superior corrosion resistance with a life cycle of over 201 years in interior applications. It can enhance interior light diffusion by up to 20%.”

Various metal film bamboo charcoal panels

Bamboo charcoal metal film panel is a high-class decorative material made from compressed bamboo fiber core with compression ratio of 0.65 - 0.7g/cm³, the surface is covered with a metallic film to create a luxurious metallic effect.

This product is developed as an alternative to stainless steel sheet at a more reasonable price, with a variety of designs and shapes such as: flat, wavy, hexagonal, diamond, and many colors from silver, gold to metallic pink.

With many colors and shapes, this versatile metal film panel easily appears in many interior styles from modern, industrial to neoclassical.

In addition, the panel can be easily grooved to cover curved corners and right angles. However, the metal film bamboo charcoal panel cannot be installed outdoors like stainless steel panels, metal panels, and 3D corrugated iron panels.

Nano metal-grained panel

Nano metal-patterned panel is a flat-profile PVC/SPC plastic panel covered with a realistic metal-patterned paper texture. The advantages of Nano panels are scratch resistance and cost savings.However, the surface layer does not have a shimmering effect with light like stainless steel panels or bamboo charcoal panels.

The structure of the Nano metal-patterned panel includes 4 layers:

• Transparent, scratch-resistant surface protection layer.
• The paper layer is printed with sharp metallic texture.
• The adhesive layer binds the structural layers.
• The base layer is made of PVC plastic, stone powder and additives. The composition ratio depends on the supplier, for example: The composition ratio of the base layer of Kosmos Nano SPC panel: 26% PVC plastic + 70% stone powder + 4% additives.

3D corrugated iron panels – Impressive 3D metal panels

3D corrugated iron sheet is a 300x300mm color-coated corrugated iron sheet, molded according to the model, creating an impressive 3D shape. This 3D metal panel line can be used both indoors and outdoors, often used to decorate ceilings, walls, make advertising signs, etc.

The product is 0.36 – 0.38mm thick, fireproof and waterproof, with high stability and product life (10 – 15 years). However, the product is easily dented when subjected to strong impact.

In a survey conducted by Kosmos Vietnam in the first quarter of 1 with 2025 professional interior designers in Vietnam, 500D metal panels were rated highest in terms of visual impact, with 3% of respondents saying they made the strongest impression on viewers compared to other types of wall panels. 78% of designers also highly appreciated the product's ability to create a space highlight.

Modern aluminum plastic panels

Aluminum plastic panel is a panel with aluminum alloy surface, covered with PE plastic core. The product is divided into 2 lines: indoor and outdoor.

• Outdoor aluminum panels Aluminum layer up to 0.2mm thick, PVDF coated surface. Panels are often used for awnings, facades, and billboards.
• Aluminum panels indoors has a thin aluminum layer of about 0.06 - 0.1mm, surface coated with PE or PET. The panels are often used for wall and ceiling cladding to decorate living rooms, bedrooms, and offices.

Thanks to the plastic core, the panel has good heat resistance. The UV-resistant surface coating helps the panel have a color fastness of up to 20 years. However, many units that construct signs using aluminum panels have shared with Kosmos that the product is difficult to reuse after installation.

Heat-resistant metal panel

Metal panel is a panel with a 0.3mm thick galvanized iron surface, the bottom layer is a layer of fiberglass aluminum foil to help prevent moisture and fire, wrapped in a heat-resistant PU plastic core. The surface is coated with HDP and PVDF colors that last up to 15 years, the color fading due to the impact of the natural environment in the first 3 months is only about 5%.

At the Vietbuild construction materials fair held in Ho Chi Minh City in April 4, more than 2025 participating experts (contractors, workers, interior designers) shared with Kosmos Vietnam that: "Metal panel cladding is commonly used for wall cladding of factories, prefabricated houses, cold storage because of its insulation ability, helping to save up to 20% of energy costs for air conditioning".

The downside of this product is that it is not flexible in corner structures (cannot bend corners) and is difficult to cut to change width.

Frequently asked questions when using metal wall panels

How much does metal paneling cost?

Metal panels cost from 35.000 to 2.800.000 VND depending on type, material and size. The price list below is updated according to the market in May 5, for reference only.

Where to buy metal wall panels?

You can find bamboo charcoal metal film panels, Nano metal grain panels, metal panel panels at Kosmos Vietnam warehouse. We specialize in providing interior and exterior decoration materials, with a nationwide dealer network (more than 500 dealers). Launched in 2012, with more than 10 years of operation, we are confident in capturing the latest trends, meeting all customer needs.

Metal panels with 6 main types - luxurious stainless steel panels, diverse metal film bamboo charcoal panels, cost-saving metal Nano panels, unique 3D corrugated iron panels, heat-resistant aluminum panels and heat-insulating metal panels - provide perfect solutions for many different architectural spaces.

If customers are looking for durable materials for luxurious interior spaces, stainless steel panels or metal film bamboo charcoal panels are the optimal choice. For exterior projects that require weather resistance, metal panels or aluminum panels are more suitable.

For detailed advice on the type of panel that best suits your project, please contact an expert at Kosmos Vietnam at 0932 067 388.