by Lauren Fitzpatrick | May 6, 2024 | Metal Types
When it comes to stainless steel finishes, there are generally two types: brushed (also called “satin”) vs. polished. The main difference between the two of these is the surface; brushed stainless steel will have a rougher texture with grit lines, while polished or...
by Lauren Fitzpatrick | Dec 14, 2023 | Metal Types
When it comes to polished metal alloys, two of the most commonly used throughout the world are brass and stainless steel. Both of these alloys have played an integral role in the history of architecture, manufacturing, and more. And while these metals may seem...
by Lauren Fitzpatrick | Nov 22, 2023 | Featured, Metal Types
Red metals are a category of metals that include copper and its various alloys. These metals are typically grouped separately from metals like aluminum and stainless steel, as they are different in many key ways. While alloys of copper like brass and bronze are...
by Lauren Fitzpatrick | May 11, 2023 | Metal Info
Most folks in industries that work with metal are well aware of the variety of commonly used metals like steel, aluminum, and bronze, all of which feature different properties that make them useful in certain situations. However, of all the metals out there, those...
by Lauren Fitzpatrick | May 1, 2023 | Metal Types
Here at Polished Metals, we’ve produced finished metals for countless architecture and design projects. From exterior cladding for enormous skyscrapers to smaller storefronts and outdoor decorations, these projects are some of the most varied in the metal finishing...
by Lauren Fitzpatrick | Apr 15, 2023 | Featured, General
Here at Polished Metals, we’re the go-to metal finishing company for clients across dozens of industries. Our clients choose us for projects in architecture and design, elevators and escalators, transportation and automotive, pharmaceuticals, and much more. As a metal...
