
Surface finish-based classification
Hot-rolled stainless steel sheets with a rough, scale-like surface.
Cold-rolled sheets with a smooth, moderately reflective surface.
Cold-rolled sheets with a dull, non-reflective surface.
Intermediate polished sheets with a semi-reflective surface.
Brushed or satin-finished sheets with a fine texture.
Satin-finished sheets with a smoother texture than No.4 finish.
Fine satin-finished sheets with an even smoother texture.
Highly reflective sheets with a mirror-like surface, but not as flawless as No.8 finish.
Highly reflective sheets with a flawless mirror-like surface.
Finely textured sheets with a unidirectional grain pattern.
Textured sheets with a non-directional, matte surface.
Decorative sheets with patterns or designs chemically etched onto the surface.
Textured sheets with raised or recessed patterns.