Brushed Steel Plaid Pattern PBR Metal Texture with Subtle Grain

Seamless texture (tileable) · PNG, WEBP, PBR ZIP. License: AITextured Free Commercial License (FCL) v1.1. Free personal and commercial use. Raw resale, standalone redistribution, mirroring/scraping, competing asset packs, and AI/ML training are not allowed without written permission. Attribution is not required, but appreciated..

Brushed Steel Plaid Pattern Metal with Subtle Grain seamless PBR texture preview

Texture Info

IDmetal-seamless-pbr-brushed-steel-plaid-metal-texture-4k
CategoryPlaid
FormatsPNG, WEBP, PBR ZIP
Size1k (1024x1024px), 2k (2048x2048px), 4k (4096x4096px), 8k (8192x8192px)
ColorsRGB
TileableYes
This seamless 3D PBR metal texture showcases a unique plaid pattern composed of intersecting vertical and horizontal stripes in various shades of gray, black, and white. The surface appears to be brushed steel with subtle directional grain visible within each stripe, adding depth and realism. The plaid design is constructed through a combination of thick and thin lines, creating a layered, textile-inspired metallic effect. Smooth but with a faint brushed roughness, the texture avoids glare and high gloss, resulting in a matte satin finish that enhances its industrial aesthetic. Its tileable nature ensures a perfect repeat without visible seams, making it highly suitable for 3D models requiring large-scale metallic surfaces with patterning. Ideal for use in Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, and other rendering software, this 4K texture works well in sci-fi environments, industrial corridors, modern architectural panels, or product designs that seek a sophisticated combination of geometric design and metal material. Unlike typical plain metal sheets, the plaid configuration introduces visual interest particularly suitable for detailing equipment casings, futuristic panels, or stylized machinery surfaces, giving a polished yet subtly patterned finish to any project setup.

Best Uses for This Texture

  • Industrial panels and machinery parts
  • Sci-fi props and hard-surface assets
  • Rusty, brushed or painted metal surfaces
  • Game environment details
  • Product renders and close-up material shots

Using This PBR Texture in Blender

Import the texture maps into Blender with sRGB color space for albedo/base color and Non-Color for normal, roughness, metallic, AO, height, and ORM maps. Connect normal maps through a Normal Map node, then adjust UV scale with a Mapping node so the material repeats naturally on your model.

  • Albedo -> Principled BSDF Base Color
  • Roughness -> Roughness, Metallic -> Metallic
  • Normal -> Normal Map node -> Normal
  • Height -> Bump or Displacement depending on render setup

For the full step-by-step setup, see How to Use Seamless Textures in Blender. Browse related material examples in wood, concrete, and metal.

FAQ

Is this texture seamless and tileable?

Yes. This texture is designed as a seamless tileable PBR material, so it can repeat across large surfaces without visible borders.

Which resolutions and formats are available?

You can download PNG/WEBP versions and use 1K, 2K, 4K and 8K download options when available on the page.

Can I use it in Blender, Unreal Engine and Unity?

Yes. The download options and engine-mapped ZIP workflow are designed for Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity Standard, URP and HDRP material pipelines.

Is commercial use allowed?

Yes. The texture is available under the AITextured free commercial license. Review the license page for redistribution and AI-training restrictions.

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