What is a brushed finish on metal?
A brushed finish is created by mechanically abrading the metal surface with a fine abrasive belt or pad, leaving fine parallel lines. Common on stainless steel appliances and architectural panels.
Related Terms
Mill Finish
Mill finish is the surface condition of metal as it comes directly from the rolling mill — no additional polishing or treatment. It often has a dull, slightly rough appearance with mill scale on hot-rolled steel.
Anodizing
Anodizing is an electrochemical process that grows a protective oxide layer on aluminum, increasing corrosion resistance and allowing dyeing for color. Type II (standard) and Type III (hard coat) are the most common.
304 Stainless Steel(304 SS)
304 stainless steel is the most widely used stainless alloy, offering excellent corrosion resistance and formability. Common in food equipment, architectural panels, and laser-cut blanks.