# Choosing chequer plate: pattern, base thickness and visible side Quelle: > Two thickness values, one textured surface: what matters when cutting and bending chequer plate. Materials Two thickness values, one textured surface: what matters when cutting and bending chequer plate. MVG editorial team · Values from our production and the material standards Published on 11 September 2026 · 1 min read ## What does 2/3.5 mm mean? The first number describes the base sheet thickness, the second the total thickness including the raised pattern. Both values matter for your design: the base thickness affects processing, the total thickness, for example, the available installation space. The values depend on the item. ## Compare the pattern visually DUETT and other chequer patterns differ in the arrangement of their raised elements. Compare the product images and the designation of the item offered. A close-up photo with a scale helps you judge the size of the pattern. ## Plan the visible side and the bend together Decide before bending on which side the pattern should remain visible. For connected components, the orientation of the pattern also matters. Mark the visible side in the drawing or enquiry. ## Do not infer suitability from the pattern A textured surface alone is no proof of a particular slip resistance or load-bearing capacity. For walkable, load-bearing or safety-relevant applications, the required properties must be verified separately. ## At a glance - Base thickness and total thickness distinguished - Pattern checked on the item - Visible side and orientation stated - Application requirements clarified [Choose material and version →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/materials) ## Matching products [Material **Aluminium chequer plate** Base and total thickness, sizes, cut-to-size. *View the material →*](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/sheet-metal-cutting/aluminium/riffelblech) ## Questions about your part? Our sales team advises you on material, manufacturing and delivery time. [Call: (069) 94 21 30 - 0](tel:+496994213000) · [Email info@mvg-frankfurt.de](mailto:info@mvg-frankfurt.de?subject=Question%20about%3A%20Choosing%20chequer%20plate%3A%20pattern%2C%20base%20thickness%20and%20visible%20side) ## Related articles - [Materials Hammered aluminium sheet: production, cutting and painting Embossed pure aluminium with a lively surface: how hammered sheet is made, what it is suited to, and what to watch out for when cutting and painting. 3 min read Read the article →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/magazine/hammered-aluminium-sheet) - [Materials Aluminium: properties and alloys What makes aluminium special, how the alloy groups 1000 to 7000 differ, and which grade suits sheet, profile or turned part. 3 min read Read the article →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/magazine/aluminium-alloys) - [Materials Material certificates: 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2 explained Which document do you need for your delivery? Clarify this before you order, so that the material and the certificate match. 4 min read Read the article →](https://mvg-frankfurt.de/en/magazine/material-certificates-en-10204)