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Gold and black marbled patina sampleSpecial textureSwirl-brushed brass sample with the DFI mark cut inSpecial effectsClose view of a mirror-polished stainless steel table edgeMirrorEtched metal wall panels in a dark bathroomEtched
FamilyTexturedTexturedPolishedTextured
How it looksSurfaces worked or grown to a tactile grain — crystalline, mottled, stony, or crazed like old glaze — that catches side light and changes as the light moves.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.Fully reflective.Design bitten into the surface, producing fine detail and artwork that cannot be achieved mechanically.
MetalsBrass, copper, stainless steel, mild steelBrass, copper, stainless steelStainless steel, brass, copper, bronzeStainless steel, brass
Where it suitsIndoorsIndoorsIndoorsIndoors and outdoors
Worth knowingDeep textures collect dirt and grease, so they belong away from kitchens, counters and the outdoors.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.Shows every fingerprint and every scratch, so it belongs where it will be looked at and not handled.Shallow by nature, so it wears where hands and feet pass — a wall or a panel, not a counter or a step.
Looking after itDust with a soft brush and wipe; a deep grain holds what a flat surface would shed.Wipe along the grain, never across it, with a soft cloth.A soft dry cloth for dust and a damp one for marks — never anything abrasive, which scratches a mirror surface permanently.Mild detergent and a soft cloth.
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