Technical | Methods of Coating | Electroless Plated Nickel
| Process | After cleaning, item is placed in hot solution containing nickel which deposits on the surface |
| Strengths | Lower cost, thin coating |
| Weaknesses | Thin coating, low abrasion resistance |
| Durability | Suitable for low corrosivity environments only |
| Cost | £50 per square metre |
| Health and Safety | Factory controlled process, but in-factory hazardous chemicals |
| Environmental | No site issues but process wastes need disposal |
