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Close view of a mirror-polished stainless steel table edgeMirrorBrushed and patinated metal finish samplesBrushed & satinSwirl-brushed brass sample with the DFI mark cut inSpecial effectsBrushed gold metal cladding panel next to wall artVibration
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How it looksFully reflective.Softer and more open than hairline, with a matt reflection that sits comfortably beside stone and timber.Brushed swirls, directional grains and figured patterns worked into the sheet by hand and by machine — a finish that appears to move as you walk past it, because the grain catches light from one direction and not another.A non-directional swirled grain that scatters light.
MetalsStainless steel, brass, copper, bronzeAll metalsBrass, copper, stainless steelStainless steel, brass
Where it suitsIndoorsIndoors and outdoorsIndoorsIndoors 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.The pattern is set by the sheet, so the layout of panels is decided with the pattern — a swirl cut through by a joint reads as a mistake.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.Wipe along the grain, never across it, with 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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