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Close view of a mirror-polished stainless steel table edgeMirrorBrushed and patinated metal finish samplesBrushed & satinEtched metal wall panels in a dark bathroomEtchedBrushed gold metal cladding panel next to wall artVibration
FamilyPolishedPolishedTexturedPolished
How it looksFully reflective.Softer and more open than hairline, with a matt reflection that sits comfortably beside stone and timber.Design bitten into the surface, producing fine detail and artwork that cannot be achieved mechanically.A non-directional swirled grain that scatters light.
MetalsStainless steel, brass, copper, bronzeAll metalsStainless steel, brassStainless steel, brass
Where it suitsIndoorsIndoors and outdoorsIndoors and outdoorsIndoors and outdoors
Worth knowingShows every fingerprint and every scratch, so it belongs where it will be looked at and not handled.Small repairs blend better than on hairline but a damaged area is still re-brushed across the whole face.Shallow by nature, so it wears where hands and feet pass — a wall or a panel, not a counter or a step.Hard to carry cleanly around a tight curve, so it suits flat and gently formed panels.
Looking after itA soft dry cloth for dust and a damp one for marks — never anything abrasive, which scratches a mirror surface permanently.Along the grain, mild detergent, soft cloth.Mild detergent and a soft cloth.Wipe in any direction — there is no grain to respect, which is why it hides scuffs better than any other polished surface.
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