Brushed Finish Stainless Steel Sheet

Applications for Brushed Finish Stainless Steel Sheet

Brushed finish becomes one of the most popular choices for fabricators by providing a modern appearance, durability, scratch and corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance.

Architectural Applications: Due to smooth appearance, brushed stainless steel sheets are often used for handrails and balustrades, interior and exterior cladding, columns and pillars.

Kitchen Appliances: Many kitchen appliances as refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers, sinks and faucets, feature a hairline finish for a modern and sophisticated appearance.

Furniture and Lighting: Brushed finish stainless steel panels can be used for furniture designs, including tables, chairs, cabinet handles and drawers to add a contemporary finish. Stainless steel lighting fixtures often incorporate a brushed finish for a sleek appearance.

Elevator Interiors: The brushed finish can be easily integrated into various design styles, suitable for commercial and residential elevators. Scratch resistance and hygienic properties make hairline finish stainless steel panel as a durable and long-lasting material suitable for a high-traffic areas.

Medical Equipment: Hairline stainless steel sheets can be used for medical equipment, furniture, and fixtures in healthcare setting due to clean and corrosion resistant properties. Grade 304 and 316 stainless steel are frequently used in medical facilities due to their excellent corrosion resistance and compliance with industry standards.

Signage Applications: Brushed stainless steel sheets are chosen for indoor and outdoor signage due to its resistance to corrosion and weathering. And it’s flexible to be cut into different sizes to meet the requirement, it can be made into building signage, directional signs, informational signs, and more.

Other Applications: Apart from that, brushed finish stainless steel sheets can be used in automotive applications, consumer electronics, etc.

Specifications for Brushed Finish Stainless Steel Sheet

Type: Stainless steel sheet

Standard: GB, ASTM, AISI, JIS, DIN

Technique: Cold rolled

SS Grade: 201, 304, 316, 430

Finish: No.4 polishing, PVD coating

Color: Champagne, Gold, Rose Glod, Black, Silver, etc

Edge: Mill or Slit

Thickness: 0.3-3mm

Width: 1000mm, 1219mm, 1240mm, 1250mm, 1500mm, Customized.

Length: Customized (Max.: 6000mm)

Application: kitchen appliances, cladding, elevator interior, medical equipment.

Packing: PVC film + waterproof paper + standard wooden package

Material Options for Brushed Finish Stainless Steel Sheet

304 Stainless Steel Sheet

Type 304 stainless steel sheet is easy to be fabricated through welding, bending, and stamping due to high strength, and it can be special used in humidity or high temperature situations due to waterproof and fireproof characteristics. It is in standard specifications, making it more durable.

316 Stainless Steel Sheet

Type 316 stainless steel sheet also belongs to the 300 series of stainless steels except 304. It keeps same characteristics with 304 stainless steel. Due to high corrosion resistance and versatility, it can be the first choice for marine and coastal applications, chemical and petrochemical industries, food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical industry, etc.

FAQ (frequently asked questions)

1-   How to Choose a Suitable Protective Film for Brushed Finish Stainless Steel Sheets?

The main purpose of the protective film is to protect the surface during handling, transportation, and fabrication. There are different adhesive type films to meet different fabrication, low-tack adhesive is easy to be removed without leaving adhesive residue on the brushed finish. High-tack adhesive is needed for added protection. Apart from that, there are various thickness for protective films, such 3C, 5C, 7C, etc. You can add 2-layer films as requirement. In summary, before selecting a suitable film, testing a small sample on a brushed stainless steel sheet to evaluate compatibility, adhesion, and removal properties is necessary.

2-   What Is the Difference Between Brushed Finish and Satin Finish for Stainless Steel Sheets?

Both brushed finish and satin finish are popularly used for stainless steel sheets or panels. They generally impart a smooth and non-reflective appearance. We can distinguish through appearance, process, and applications.

Satin Finish: It shows a soft, smooth, low to medium gloss, and even performance. It is a consistent texture through sanding or polishing treatment. And satin finish is commonly used in kitchen appliances, sinks, architectural elements, and decorative purposes.

Brushed Finish: It shows visible linear or brushing lines on the surface, and achieves the brushed finish through abrasive belts. Brushed finish is used in industrial, architectural, and decorative applications.

3-   Is There Any Difference Between Brushed Finish and Hairline Finish Stainless Steel Sheets?

These two finishes are used interchangeably, but they have slightly different surface finishes on stainless steel sheets. The hairline finish shows finer and more delicate than brushed finish on texture, and provides a subtle, refined appearance compared to brushed finish. The hairline finish is often used in high-end architectural designs, interior decoration, and a more subtle texture required.

4-   Brushed VS Satin Finish Stainless Steel Sheets

Brushed finish gets some similarities as satin finish, but they also have distinct characteristics. Today we will talk about them from process, texture, and appearance.

Process: Brushed finish is achieved by brushes or abrasive materials. It shows parallel lines or grooves on the surface. Satin finish is achieved through sanding process to get a smooth, even and semi-reflective surface with a low level of gloss.

Texture: Brushed finish surface is with visible linear patterns, normally in vertical direction. Instead of linear patterns, satin finish surface shows a consistent, non-directional texture that diffuses light.

Appearance: Brushed finish stainless steel sheets have a more subdued appearance, which can hide scratches and wear better. However, satin finish stainless steel sheets offer a softer and more elegant appearance.

5-   What’s the Best Delivery Time? And How is Packing?

Regularly we can dispatch the material in one week, but some sheets required deep processing will take around 7-15 days accordingly. We suggest in full container loading (FCL). PVC films are optional for different finishes required, standard waterproof paper and wooden package is necessary.