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CIRCULAR POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL

MATERIAL SURFACE FINISH; METALLIC

FINISH DESCRIPTION REPLICATION PROCESS
1. 2.
Circle polished stainless-steel sheets have a distinctive, overlapping circular pattern
polished onto one side of the metal. The sheets make a decorative statement
without compromising the strength, hygiene or longevity of the material. These
are ideal for covering large areas of commercial or industrial space, as it is durable
and easy to maintain.
Primed
RATIONALE BEHIND CHOICE Template

I chose this material as it gives a dynamic look to otherwise simple steel sheets. The
symmetry gives an intresting challange and heightens the attention to detail on the finish.

ATTRIBUTES/ TECHNICAL SPECS 3.

• Highly-reflective and smooth finish, makes it low maintenance and easy to clean. Shimmery Silver
The low Ra means there are less areas for contaminates to sit. paint used to get
• Due to its smoothness, this is the most corrosion resistant finish on the market. the metalic sheen.
• Stainless steel sheet is a very flexible material with all manner of uses. It is strong,
malleable, corrosion resistant, stain resistant, bacteria resistant, easy to maintain A Flat Wide brush
and straightforward to fix with screws or adhesive. used to create

overlapping circles.
APPLICATIONS + SAMPLE IMAGES The brushe gives the
brushed steel effect
• Splashbacks, Wall Cladding (Food prep, Factories)
• Marine, Catering, Agricultural Equipment
• Catering shelves/table tops
• Door/kick plates
• Shop fitting equipment
• Hygienic applications Final swatch with
painted effect.

MANUFACTURE PROCESS

The Paint method
Circular polished stainless-steel begins life as standard steel sheet. Made in a foundry, created the most
milled and rolled into sheets and then cut to size. Once cool, the steel is polished using symetrical circles.
a process that involves rotating abrasive disks contacting the sheets. This polishes the Dremel was tried
sheet to create the overlapping circle effect. but proved difficult
There are no chemicals, no special coatings and nothing that detracts from the to get an even
polished steel finish. pattern.