Metal PBR Texture of Brushed Steel Plaid Plates with Linear Etching

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..

Metal of Brushed Steel Plaid Plates with Linear Etching seamless PBR texture preview

Texture Info

IDmetal-seamless-pbr-textured-brushed-steel-metal-plates
CategoryPlaid
FormatsPNG, WEBP, PBR ZIP
Size1k (1024x1024px), 2k (2048x2048px), 4k (4096x4096px), 8k (8192x8192px)
ColorsRGB
TileableYes
This high-resolution 4K source seamless PBR texture showcases a unique plaid pattern composed of overlapping brushed steel plates in varying shades of teal and blue. The surface texture emphasizes a finely etched linear grain that runs horizontally and vertically, creating a checkered effect and a subtle sense of depth and dimension. Each square plate exhibits subtle variations in color intensity, from bright cyan highlights to deeper turquoise and dark blue tones, offering a sophisticated metallic gradient suited for modern and futuristic designs. The texture surface is predominantly smooth but features crisp, shallow line scratches that add visual interest without disrupting the clean metallic feel. With natural reflections and satin sheens, the finish is semi-glossy, mimicking high-quality brushed steel. The linear patterns provide clear directionality oriented along both horizontal and vertical axes that compose the plaid design, while soft transitions between panels maintain a coherent tiled layout making this texture fully tileable and ideal for seamless application. Being physically based and PBR-ready, it easily integrates into rendering engines like Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, 3ds Max, and Cinema 4D. This texture fits best within industrial or sci-fi environments such as spaceship hulls, control panels, or futuristic architectural surfaces, but is also well suited for product visualization involving metal casings or modern decor elements. Its distinctive plaid brushed steel look lends an elegant yet technical aesthetic to any 3D modeling, game design, or visual effects production requiring high-detail metallic surfaces.

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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