Brushed Surfaces

Some stainless steel goes through a finishing grinding and polishing process. Coatings can also be applied, such as electroplating and galvanizing coatings. Stainless steel can have a very shiny mirror-like finish. Some stainless steel can have a brushed finish, which gives the surface a non-reflective dull surface, as if brushed by a fine-bristled brush. The brushed steel finish is produced by applying friction to the surface of the metal.