304 316 Hairline Brushed Stainless Steel Sheet For Architectural Decoration & Elevator Panels
Hairline Brushed Stainless Steel Sheet is a premium decorative stainless steel product processed through precision abrasive brushing technology. The surface features fine, continuous linear textures that create a modern metallic appearance while reducing glare and hiding fingerprints.
Compared with mirror finish stainless steel, brushed stainless steel offers a softer visual effect, better scratch resistance, and lower maintenance costs, making it one of the most popular finishes for architectural and commercial projects.
Wuxi Talat Steel supplies brushed stainless steel sheets in various grades, thicknesses, finishes, and customized dimensions for global distributors, fabricators, and engineering contractors.
- Elegant linear hairline finish
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Fingerprint-resistant surface
- High wear resistance
- Easy fabrication and welding
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor decoration
- Available with PVC protective film
- OEM surface customization available
Cause
Many stainless steel applications require more than corrosion resistance.
Traditional 2B or BA finishes may easily show fingerprints, scratches, and reflected light, reducing the visual quality of decorative projects. In high-traffic environments such as elevators, shopping malls, hotels, airports, and office buildings, ordinary stainless steel often requires frequent cleaning and maintenance.
Designers and contractors therefore need a stainless steel surface that combines durability with premium aesthetics.
Solution
Hairline brushing technology creates uniform parallel textures using precision abrasive belts. The brushing process improves surface appearance while minimizing the visibility of minor scratches and fingerprints.
Combined with high-quality stainless steel substrates such as 304, 316, 201, and 430 grades, brushed stainless steel sheets provide:
- Long-lasting decorative performance
- Improved scratch concealment
- Better anti-glare effect
- Excellent corrosion protection
- Lower maintenance requirements
- Wide compatibility with fabrication processes including laser cutting, bending, welding, and stamping
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Hairline Brushed Stainless Steel Sheet |
| Steel Grade | 201, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 430 |
| Standard Thickness | 0.3–6.0 mm |
| Surface finish | HL, Hairline, Brushed, Satin |
| Length | 2000 / 2438 / 3000 / 6000 mm |
| Standard | ASTM A240, EN10088, JIS G4305, GB/T3280 |
| Processing | Cutting, Slitting, Polishing, Laser Cutting |
| Film Protection | PVC / PE Film Available |
| Packaging | Export Standard Seaworthy Package |
Selecting the correct brushed stainless steel sheet depends on your project requirements.
Suitable for indoor decorative applications where cost is the primary concern.
The most popular choice for architectural decoration, commercial buildings, elevators, and kitchen equipment.
Recommended for coastal environments, chemical plants, marine engineering, and areas with high chloride exposure.
- Longitudinal brushing
- Cross brushing
- Customized brushing direction
Available with laser PVC, normal PVC, black & white PVC, or customized logo film.
Brushed stainless steel has a satin texture with fine linear lines that reduce glare and hide scratches, while mirror stainless steel has a highly reflective polished surface.
Yes. Grade 304 is suitable for most outdoor environments, while Grade 316 is recommended for marine or coastal applications due to its higher corrosion resistance.
The hairline finish is mechanically processed into the surface and is highly durable under normal use. Proper maintenance will help preserve its appearance for many years.
Yes. We offer custom thicknesses, widths, lengths, brushing directions, and protective films according to customer requirements.
Yes. We recommend using laser-grade PVC protective film during fabrication to protect the hairline finish from scratches.
We can provide Mill Test Certificates (MTC), ISO certification, SGS inspection reports, and third-party quality inspection documents upon request.
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