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Close view of a mirror-polished stainless steel table edgeMirrorBrushed gold metal cladding panel next to wall artVibrationBrushed metal lift cladding detailHairlineBrushed and patinated metal finish samplesBrushed & satin
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How it looksFully reflective.A non-directional swirled grain that scatters light.A fine unidirectional grain.Softer and more open than hairline, with a matt reflection that sits comfortably beside stone and timber.
MetalsStainless steel, brass, copper, bronzeStainless steel, brassStainless steel, brass, aluminiumAll metals
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.Hard to carry cleanly around a tight curve, so it suits flat and gently formed panels.A scratch across the grain is visible from a distance.Small repairs blend better than on hairline but a damaged area is still re-brushed across the whole face.
Looking after itA soft dry cloth for dust and a damp one for marks — never anything abrasive, which scratches a mirror surface permanently.Wipe in any direction — there is no grain to respect, which is why it hides scuffs better than any other polished surface.Wipe along the grain, never across it, with a mild detergent and a soft cloth.Along the grain, mild detergent, soft cloth.
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