Custom Metal Finishing
Polished Metals offers top-of-the-line metal finishing for a wide variety of metals and an even wider variety of industries. We pride ourselves on offering a superior finish that is consistent time and time again. With that, we also guarantee a uniform product each time, every time. Learn more about our metal finishing options below:
What is Metal Finishing?
Metal finishing is the process of changing the surface of an object, for the purpose of improving its appearance and/or durability. Metal finishing can alter or improve the appearance of a wide variety of metals to make them more suitable for different applications – whether that be strictly aesthetic or otherwise.
Polished Metals’ Metal Finishing Options
Below are a few of our most popular metal finishes. If you don’t see the finish you’re looking for, please reach out to one of our experts. You can also find a comprehensive list of our metal types by clicking here.
#8 Mirror Finish
The #8 Mirror finish is considered the industry standard for a highly reflective, mirror appearance. The surface produced is bright and highly reflective and is virtually free of grit lines, though at certain angles some are still visible. This particular finish is often used in elevators and escalators.
#8 Super Mirror Finish, or Non-Directional Mirror Finish
The #8 Super Mirror Finish is a highly specialized finish that is completely free of grit lines, achieving the perfect mirror finish. This particular finish is only applied to stainless steel sheets for use in architecture and design projects.
#7 Prebuff Finish
The #7 Prebuff finish is a reflective finish produced by buffing a surface that has first been finely ground, but grit lines are not removed through the final buffing process. This particular finish is most often applied to 304 Stainless Steel for use across a wide range of industries
Custom Metal Finishing Inquiries
Polished Metals is known throughout the world for our best-in-class metal finishing. Our extensive inventory of metal types and our level of customer service from order to delivery are unsurpassed in the industry.
If you don’t see the finish you’re looking for, please reach out to one of our experts. We can produce custom finishes and in most cases, we can match any samples you provide. If you have any questions about a particular finish, please reach out to us!