News - August - 2026

26 Aug

Can You Paint Galvanised Steel? A Step-by-Step Guide

Yes, you can paint galvanised steel, and it's a common, well-established thing to do: colour coding, matching an aesthetic, or adding an...

19 Aug

Which Metals Are Magnetic – and Why?

Which metals are magnetic comes down to one element more than any other: iron. If something sticks to a magnet, iron is almost always doing the...

12 Aug

Sheet Metal Gauge to mm: A Complete Conversion Guide

Gauge doesn't convert to a single millimetre figure, because it isn't one measurement system. The same gauge number means a different...

05 Aug

Steel Sheet vs Steel Plate: What's the Difference?

The difference between steel sheet and steel plate comes down mainly to thickness. As a rule of thumb, steel under 6mm thick is generally called...