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Choose the finish before you request the material.

Use this page to compare stainless steel surface families, confirm the appearance and acceptance criteria, then open the finish-specific page or send a quote-ready request.

A finish name alone does not set roughness, flatness, film, tolerance, or acceptance. Confirm the governing standard and drawing requirements for the specific enquiry.

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Stainless steel finish reference with directional surface texture
Bright annealed stainless steel finish reference
No. 4 stainless steel finish reference
Start with the surface intent

Finish families answer different specification questions.

Choose the family that matches the drawing, appearance target, fabrication route, and inspection method. The finish page then carries the detail that belongs to that designation.

Mill and cold-rolled

Use when the supply condition and base surface are the main decision.

  • 1D, 2D and 2B
  • BA / 2R
  • Confirm standard, temper, roughness and protective film

Mechanically prepared

Use when direction, reflectivity, texture or visual consistency matters.

  • No. 4 and hairline
  • Satin and sandblasted
  • Confirm grain direction, sample limits and defect acceptance

Patterned and treated

Use when the surface is changed by embossing, etching or a chemical treatment.

  • Embossed and etched
  • Electropolished
  • Confirm pattern, treatment route, QA documents and cleaning limits
Published finish pages

Open the finish page that matches your requirement.

These links point only to finish pages currently published on the site. Draft or evidence-gated finish concepts are intentionally not exposed here.

1D stainless steel finishHot-rolled or annealed supply; confirm descaling and acceptance condition. 2D stainless steel finishCold-rolled matte route; confirm roughness, flatness and finish direction. 2B stainless steel finishCommon cold-rolled mill finish; confirm standard, roughness and film. BA / 2R stainless steel finishBright annealed appearance; confirm reflectivity, atmosphere and handling. No. 4 stainless steel finishDirectional brushed appearance; confirm grit, direction and sample limit. Hairline stainless steel finishLong directional texture; confirm line continuity and visual acceptance. Satin stainless steel finishLow-glare appearance; confirm process route and visual reference. Sandblasted stainless steel finishTextured matte surface; confirm media, profile and cleaning method. Embossed stainless steel finishPatterned surface; confirm pattern, depth, sheet size and flatness. Etched stainless steel finishPattern or texture created by treatment; confirm artwork and color limits. Electropolished stainless steel finishElectrochemical treatment; confirm Ra target, cleaning and inspection evidence.
Specification checklist

Make the finish measurable before it becomes a purchase request.

Use the same fields in a drawing review, supplier comparison, and RFQ. Values remain project-specific unless the governing standard says otherwise.

  • Finish designation and governing standard
  • Roughness or texture acceptance method
  • Visual sample, direction and reflectivity limit
  • Form, thickness, width, length and quantity
  • Protective film, packaging and handling condition
  • Inspection, marking, traceability and requested documents

Use the product hub for the next click.

Browse stainless steel product forms when the finish needs to be matched to sheet, plate, coil, strip or another supply form. For standards and testing context, continue to Technical Resources.

Do not treat a finish label as a universal roughness guarantee. The supplier must confirm capability, documentation and acceptance for the specific enquiry.