brushed finish

Textured metal treatment

A brushed finish is a surface treatment that creates fine parallel lines through abrasion, giving metal or other materials a matte, satiny appearance rather than a mirror shine.

Common on stainless steel appliances, watches, and hardware: The refrigerator has a brushed finish that hides fingerprints.

The texture comes from brushing the surface with an abrasive in one direction.

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stainless steel · texture · polished · grain · steel · aluminum · fine grit · stroke · sandblasted · buffed · sheen · industrial · sleek · directional · hairline · appliance · fridge door · chrome

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Opposites
surface reflectivity

brushed finishmirror finish

Perfectly reflective surface

polished finish · mirror polish · chrome finish · lacquered finish · glossy finish

surface texture

brushed finishsmooth finish

Surface without texture

polished finish · satin finish · flat finish · piano finish · rough finish

processing method

brushed finishpolished finish

Smooth, shiny surface treatment

natural finish · unfinished

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G