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Brushed Stainless Steel Sheet Manufacturer
Dongmeng Group manufactures and supplies brushed stainless steel sheets for architectural decoration, elevator interiors, commercial kitchens, appliance panels, furniture, doors, equipment enclosures and custom sheet-metal fabrication.
Our brushed sheets are available in No.4, hairline, satin, Scotch-Brite-type and customer-approved directional finishes. Buyers can specify the stainless steel grade, thickness, sheet dimensions, grain direction, surface roughness, finished sides, protective film and fabrication requirements.
What Is Brushed Stainless Steel Sheet?
Brushed stainless steel sheet is a cold-rolled stainless steel flat product with a mechanically produced directional surface texture.
The finish is created using abrasive belts, brushes or non-woven abrasive media. The process reduces the uniform reflectivity of the original mill surface and creates a controlled linear or satin appearance.
A brushed surface is primarily an appearance and functional surface finish. It does not change the chemical composition of the stainless steel substrate.
The corrosion resistance, strength, weldability and suitability for a particular environment still depend mainly on:
Stainless steel grade
Material condition
Surface roughness
Fabrication quality
Weld finishing
Cleaning chemicals
Chloride exposure
Maintenance schedule
Outokumpu notes that brushed surfaces are commonly produced from a 2B substrate and can provide a silky, matte appearance without the clearly visible grinding scores of some polished finishes.
Available Grades: 201 / 304 / 304L / 316 / 316L / 430
Surface Options: No.4 / Hairline / Satin / Fine Brushed / Custom Directional Finish
Standard Thickness: 0.3–3.0 mm
Standard Sizes: 1000 × 2000 / 1219 × 2438 / 1219 × 3048 / 1500 × 3000 mm
Finished Sides: One Side Standard / Two Sides on Request
Grain Direction: Along Length / Across Width
Optional Treatment: Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Surface Protection: PE / PVC / Laser-Compatible Film
Processing: Shearing / Laser Cutting / Punching / V-Grooving / Bending / Welding
Documents: Mill Test Certificate / Dimensional Report / Surface Inspection Report
Customization: Grade / Size / Grain / Roughness / Finish / Fabrication / Packaging
Brushed Finish Is Not One Single Surface
The term "brushed stainless steel" is widely used, but it does not define one universal appearance.
Different suppliers may use different:
Base sheet finishes
Abrasive materials
Grit sizes
Belt speeds
Contact pressure
Wet or dry processing
Number of polishing passes
Grain lengths
Cleaning procedures
BSSA advises that words such as brushed, polished, ground and satin are not sufficient by themselves to define an exact finish. The polishing medium, roughness or reference sample may also need to be specified.
For appearance-critical orders, specify:
Approved physical sample
Finish code
Grain direction
Surface roughness
Gloss requirement
One-side or two-side finishing
Protective-film type
Maximum acceptable defects
Same-batch production
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Available Specification |
| Product | Brushed stainless steel sheet and processed panel |
| Grades | 201, 304, 304L, 316, 316L and 430 |
| Standard Thickness | 0.3–3.0 mm |
| Custom Thickness | Subject to grade and finishing feasibility |
| Standard Width | 1000, 1219, 1250 and 1500 mm |
| Custom Width | Subject to mill and polishing-line capability |
| Standard Length | 2000, 2438, 2500, 3000 and 3048 mm |
| Custom Length | Cut according to drawings |
| Base Surface | Usually cold-rolled 2B or BA |
| Brushed Finishes | No.4, hairline, satin and custom directional finishes |
| Finished Sides | One side or two sides |
| Grain Direction | Longitudinal or transverse |
| Surface Roughness | Agreed according to sample or measured Ra |
| Protection | PE, PVC or laser-compatible film |
| Edge Condition | Mill, slit, sheared, deburred or folded |
| Processing | Shearing, laser cutting, punching, grooving and bending |
| Material Standards | ASTM A240/A240M, EN 10088-2 or JIS G 4305 |
| General Requirements | ASTM A480/A480M, when specified |
| Documentation | MTC and inspection report upon request |
ASTM A240/A240M-26 is the current ASTM product standard covering stainless steel plate, sheet and strip for pressure vessels and general applications, including architectural and aesthetic applications.
ASTM A480/A480M-25b is the current general-requirements standard for flat-rolled stainless steel products and includes dimensional, finish and general delivery provisions.
BS EN 10088-2:2024 is the current European technical delivery standard for corrosion-resistant stainless steel sheet, plate and strip for general purposes.
JIS G 4305:2021 remains active and covers cold-rolled stainless steel plate, sheet and strip.
Available Brushed Surface Finishes
No.4 Brushed Finish
No.4 is a general-purpose polished stainless steel finish with a visible, directional texture and moderate reflectivity.
It is commonly used for:
Commercial kitchen equipment
Appliance panels
Elevator interiors
Wall panels
Equipment enclosures
Furniture
Architectural trim
ASTM-style No.4 and EN 2J are comparable commercial finish categories, but they are not automatically visually identical.
Outokumpu describes ASTM No.4 as a general-purpose linearly textured finish and notes that surface roughness can overlap with other polished finishes.
Hairline Finish
Hairline stainless steel has longer, finer and more continuous grain lines than a typical No.4 surface.
It is frequently selected for:
Elevator doors
Decorative wall panels
Door frames
Hotel interiors
Furniture
Retail displays
Architectural trims
Hairline is usually specified by an approved sample because there is no single universally accepted grain length or visual pattern.
Satin Finish
Satin is a broad commercial term describing a smooth, low-gloss surface.
Depending on the supplier, it may refer to:
Fine No.4
EN 2J
EN 2K
Non-woven brushed finish
Dull-polished finish
Customer-specific low-gloss surface
For external architectural and marine-related applications, EN 2K includes tighter surface requirements than a basic 2J finish. Outokumpu describes 2K as a satin-polished finish with additional requirements and a transverse Ra below 0.5 μm.
Fine Brushed or Scotch-Brite-Type Finish
A non-woven abrasive brush can create a soft, silky matte appearance without strong grinding lines.
Outokumpu reports that brushed sheet produced in this way may achieve an Ra of approximately 0.1–0.4 μm, depending on the actual process.
The final finish must still be verified through measurement or a reference sample.
No.4 vs Hairline vs Satin
| Finish | Visual Character | Grain Pattern | Typical Applications |
| No.4 | General-purpose satin appearance | Short or medium directional grain | Kitchens, equipment, elevators and panels |
| Hairline | Refined decorative appearance | Long continuous grain | Doors, lift panels and premium interiors |
| Satin | Soft low-gloss appearance | Fine directional or blended texture | Appliances, furniture and architectural work |
| Fine Brushed | Silky matte effect | Fine uniform brush pattern | Interior panels and high-touch surfaces |
| Vibration | Non-directional decorative texture | Random multi-directional pattern | Elevator lobbies and high-traffic interiors |
These names should not replace physical sample approval for multi-panel architectural projects.
Wet Brushing vs Dry Brushing
Wet Brushing or Wet Polishing
Wet processing uses water, emulsion or another approved fluid to provide cooling and remove abrasive debris.
Potential benefits include:
Reduced process heat
Cleaner abrasive action
Fewer microscopic surface defects
Finer and more uniform texture
Improved removal of polishing residue
Outokumpu notes that wet polishing generally produces a finer surface with fewer microscopic defects than dry polishing, reducing locations where dirt and corrosive substances can attach.
Dry Brushing
Dry brushing is commonly used when a matte decorative appearance is preferred or when the project does not require a tightly controlled hygienic surface.
Its advantages may include:
Distinctive matte appearance
Lower process complexity
Efficient production
Easy visual blending
Suitable decoration for many indoor applications
Wet processing is not automatically "premium" and dry processing is not automatically "low quality." The correct process depends on the required appearance, roughness, hygiene, corrosion environment and cost.
Choosing the Correct Stainless Steel Grade
| Grade | Main Advantage | Recommended Applications |
| 201 | Economical decorative grade | Dry indoor decoration and furniture |
| 304 / 304L | Balanced corrosion resistance and fabrication | Kitchens, elevators, equipment and architecture |
| 316 / 316L | Increased resistance in chloride-containing environments | Coastal, chemical, pharmaceutical and humid locations |
| 430 | Economical magnetic ferritic grade | Appliances and mild indoor environments |
Grade 304L is widely available for general industrial and architectural applications, while 316L is used where higher-than-average corrosion resistance is required.
Grade 430 is a ferritic stainless steel suited primarily to mildly corrosive and indoor environments.
Phrases such as "brushed stainless steel is corrosion resistant" are incomplete unless the base grade and service environment are identified.
Brushed Stainless Steel vs Other Finishes
| Finish | Reflectivity | Directional Grain | Main Advantage | Typical Use |
| 2B | Low to moderate | No | Economical mill finish | Tanks and industrial fabrication |
| BA | Bright | No | Smooth reflective mill surface | Appliances and trim |
| No.4 | Moderate | Yes | Balanced appearance and practicality | Kitchens and architectural panels |
| Hairline | Low to moderate | Yes | Refined continuous decorative grain | Elevators and doors |
| No.8 / Mirror | Very high | No visible grain | Premium reflective appearance | Luxury interiors and signage |
| Vibration | Low to moderate | Non-directional | Helps disguise random handling marks | High-traffic decorative panels |
Brushed surfaces make minor scratches less visually obvious because the existing directional pattern helps blend daily wear. They are not scratch-proof or wear-proof.
Surface Roughness and Finish Acceptance
A finish name alone does not guarantee a specific Ra value.
Surface roughness can vary because of:
Base sheet quality
Abrasive grit
Abrasive wear
Wet or dry processing
Belt pressure
Line speed
Measurement direction
Number of polishing passes
BSSA gives a broad indicative range of approximately 0.2–1.5 μm for EN 2J-type brushed or dull-polished surfaces, showing why buyers should not assume one fixed roughness from the finish name.
For controlled applications, the purchase order should specify:
Maximum Ra
Measurement direction
Number of readings
Inspection instrument
Approved sample
Gloss or reflectance requirement
Acceptance lighting
Grain consistency
Surface-defect criteria
Grain Direction and Panel Orientation
Directional brushed sheets must be installed with consistent grain orientation.
For projects using adjacent panels:
Mark the grain direction on the protective film
Produce visible panels from the same polishing batch
Keep all grain lines aligned
Number panels according to installation drawings
Avoid rotating individual sheets by 90 or 180 degrees
Order replacement panels with the original finish sample
Even sheets produced to the same general finish designation may appear different when installed in different directions or viewed under different lighting.
Custom Fabrication Services
Dongmeng Group can supply full sheets, cut panels or finished components according to customer drawings.
Available services include:
Cut-to-size shearing
CNC laser cutting
Punching and perforating
V-grooving
Bending and folding
Edge deburring
Hole and slot processing
Corner rounding
Welding
Weld grinding
Surface re-brushing
Anti-fingerprint treatment
Protective-film application
Panel numbering
Custom export packaging
Fabrication Recommendations
Keep the protective film on the brushed face during cutting, bending, transportation and installation.
Use clean tooling dedicated to stainless steel to avoid carbon-steel contamination.
When bending visible panels, confirm:
Grain direction
Bend-line position
Bending radius
Tool cleanliness
Protective-film compatibility
Acceptable surface change around the bend
Welding and grinding will locally remove or alter the brushed texture. Visible welded areas may need to be ground and re-brushed in the same direction as the surrounding surface.
Quality Inspection
Inspection can be performed according to the purchase specification and approved finish sample.
Our quality-control process may include:
Grade and heat-number verification
Mill Test Certificate review
Thickness, width and length inspection
Flatness and diagonal measurement
Grain-direction inspection
Visual comparison with the approved sample
Surface-roughness measurement
Gloss measurement when specified
Scratch, dent and edge inspection
Protective-film adhesion inspection
Processed-part dimensional inspection
Panel numbering and packaging inspection
For architectural projects, the approved sample should represent the minimum acceptable appearance rather than only a general color photograph.
Typical Applications
Brushed stainless steel sheets are commonly used for:
Elevator cabin walls
Elevator doors
Commercial kitchen equipment
Kitchen backsplashes
Range hoods
Appliance panels
Hotel reception areas
Interior wall cladding
Column covers
Doors and partitions
Furniture and cabinets
Retail display systems
Restaurant equipment
Hospital equipment
Laboratory cabinets
Food-processing machinery
Electrical enclosures
Signage
Railway interior panels
Custom OEM sheet-metal components
Outokumpu identifies building cladding, lift interiors, vehicle panels, sink units, public facilities and professional kitchens among typical uses for brushed or polished stainless surfaces.
Food, Kitchen and Hygienic Applications
A brushed finish does not automatically make a product suitable for food or pharmaceutical contact.
Suitability depends on:
Stainless steel grade
Surface roughness
Weld quality
Crevice design
Drainability
Cleaning method
Cleaning chemicals
Applicable food-contact regulations
Final equipment design
A smoother finish generally offers fewer surface valleys where residue can accumulate, but the required roughness must be specified by the equipment designer.
For hygienic applications, request:
Defined Ra value
Surface-roughness report
Finished weld requirements
Material certificate
Cleaning and passivation procedure
Applicable regulatory documentation
Cleaning and Maintenance
Routine cleaning can normally be performed using:
Warm clean water
Mild neutral detergent
Soft microfiber cloth
Non-abrasive sponge
Soft-fibre brush
Clean and wipe in the direction of the grain.
BSSA recommends using cleaning creams and similar products along the grain on brushed and polished finishes. It also warns that chloride-containing solutions, hydrochloric-acid cleaners and hypochlorite bleach can cause staining and pitting.
Avoid:
Carbon-steel wool
Dirty workshop abrasives
Hard metal scrapers
Hydrochloric-acid cleaners
Concentrated bleach
Chloride-rich cleaners
Cleaning across the grain
Leaving salt or chemical deposits on the surface
Rinse with clean water and dry after cleaning to reduce water marks.
Packaging and Export Protection
Brushed surfaces require protection against scratches, moisture and cross-contamination.
Standard packaging may include:
PE or PVC protective film
Laser-compatible film
Paper interleaving
Foam separators
Waterproof wrapping
Edge and corner protection
Reinforced wooden pallets
Fully enclosed wooden cases
Panel numbers and grain-direction labels
Customized shipping marks
Protective film should be removed within the recommended period after installation. Extended exposure to sunlight or heat may age the adhesive.
Why Choose Dongmeng Group?
Dongmeng Group provides stainless steel coil and sheet supply, surface processing, drawing-based fabrication, inspection and international delivery support.
The company profile reports five manufacturing centers, 18 production lines, 10 warehouses and sheet, coil and metal-processing capabilities. It also displays ISO 9001, SGS, CPR and RoHS-related certificates and reports.
Customers can receive:
Multiple stainless steel grades
No.4, hairline and satin surfaces
Physical finish samples
Grain-direction control
Same-batch production
Custom sheet sizes
Laser cutting and bending
Surface re-brushing
MTC and inspection reports
Panel-numbered project packaging
Third-party inspection support
FOB, CFR, CIF and DDP delivery options
Request a Brushed Finish Sample and Quote
For an accurate quotation, please provide:
Stainless steel grade
Thickness
Width and length
Required finish
Reference sample or image
Grain direction
Required surface roughness
One-side or two-side finish
Anti-fingerprint requirement
Protective-film type
Quantity
Processing drawing
Application environment
Packaging requirement
Destination port or delivery address
Company: Dongmeng Group
Email: office@dongmjd.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +86 157 6921 4734
Website: www.cndmmetal.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is brushed stainless steel?
Brushed stainless steel is stainless steel with a mechanically produced directional or satin surface texture.
Is brushed stainless steel the same as No.4?
No.4 is one common type of brushed or polished finish. The broader term "brushed" may also include hairline, satin and non-woven abrasive finishes.
Is No.4 the same as EN 2J?
They are comparable commercial surface categories, but they should not be assumed to have an identical appearance. Approve a physical sample for appearance-critical projects.
Is hairline the same as No.4?
No. Hairline generally has longer and finer continuous grain lines. No.4 usually has a shorter general-purpose brushed pattern.
Is brushed stainless steel scratch-proof?
No. The directional texture can make minor scratches less visible, but sharp tools, abrasives and rough handling can still damage the surface.
Does brushing improve corrosion resistance?
Not automatically. A clean, controlled, fine finish can support easier cleaning, but corrosion resistance still depends mainly on grade, roughness, contamination, fabrication and environment.
Is brushed stainless steel anti-slip?
Decorative brushed sheet is not automatically a certified anti-slip product. Flooring and walking surfaces require a suitable patterned product and the applicable slip-resistance test.
Can the grain direction be customized?
Yes. Grain can normally run along the sheet length or width. The required direction must be stated before processing.
Can both sides be brushed?
Yes. One-side finishing is standard for many decorative orders, while two-side brushing can be supplied when requested.
Can brushed stainless steel be bent?
Yes. It can be cold bent when the surface is protected and suitable tooling and bending radii are used.
Can brushed stainless steel be welded?
Yes. The base material can be welded, but the visible finish around the weld will normally require grinding and re-brushing.
Is anti-fingerprint coating available?
Yes. Anti-fingerprint treatment can be supplied for selected grades and finishes. It reduces visible handling marks but does not make the surface scratch-proof.
Can you supply cut-to-size panels?
Yes. Dongmeng Group provides shearing, laser cutting, punching, V-grooving, bending and drawing-based fabrication.
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