rough finish

Coarse final coat

A rough finish is a surface texture that is deliberately unsmooth or unpolished, often for aesthetic or functional purposes.

In construction and woodworking, materials may be left with a rough finish to provide grip, hide imperfections, or achieve a rustic appearance: The cedar siding has a rough finish that weathers beautifully.

The term applies broadly to any intentionally textured surface on metal, concrete, pottery, or paint.

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sandpaper · raw · raw edge · uneven · bumpy · grainy · wood grain · rustic · brushed · brush strokes · sanded · distressed · imperfect · tactile · natural · weathered · crude · stone

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surface texture

rough finishsmooth finish

Surface without texture

polished finish · glossy finish · satin finish · mirror finish · lacquered finish

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