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Stainless Steel Polish Options

We offer 3 main finish options on stainless steel products – satin, bright polishing, and bead blasting – each with a distinctly different character and relative merits.

Other more specialist finishes such as shot peening and electro-polishing can be offered on certain component parts and products on special request.

Stainless steel can also be polyester powder coated if required, though generally speaking in our industry, stainless steel is chosen for its metallic finish and is rarely over-coated.

Stainless steel finish options comparison

Use our guide to help determine the most appropriate polish option for your scheme or project - and if you have any questions, please get in touch

Satin polished Bright Polished Bead blasted
Aesthetic character Brushed effect with a distinct grain direction Highly buffed grain free finish but not fully reflective Distinctly textured matt finish
Resistance to discolouration and corrosion Good in most environments, but pollutants may cause minor discolouration over time The smooth surface finish means contaminants generally wash off more easily Generally good in most environments, but microscopic deformation of surface can harbour contaminants which may cause discolouration
Vulnerability to damage / marking Marks ‘with the grain’ tend not to be noticeable; across the grain, marks may be more obvious More highly polished surfaces generally show up marks more than other finishes The textured finish may disguise small / shallow markings
Ease of repair Good – small marks can be easily repaired on site with suitable abrasives Good – small marks can be polished out on site Not possible on site – needs to be re- finished in the factory
Cost (relative) £ £££ ££
Stainless steel Zenith bollards in a row

Our recommended finish

Due to costs, overall performance, suitability for most environments and its attractive appearance, G304 material in a satin polished is the most popular choice on most of our stainless products, particularly bollards, cycle stands and seating. If you are in doubt as to the most suitable selection for your scheme, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss your project with you.

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Maintenance

Selection of the most appropriate material grade and finish for the specific site will minimise the chances of discolouration and corrosion in stainless steel. It is important to keep stainless steel products away from dust contamination during building works in particular.

After installation, we suggest the surface is wiped down with water and detergent, or specialist cleaning agents if deposits are embedded. To maintain a ‘factory finish’, stainless steel may require an ongoing cleaning regime, the extent and frequency of which depends on the environment in which the product is placed. The ease of repair to any surface damage is addressed in our guide above.

Note: Furnitubes does not accept responsibility for contamination from installation site works or from general contamination thereafter

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