Metal Finish Visual Guide: Compare Textures & Styles
Choosing the right finish can completely transform the appearance and feel of a metal surface. This metal finish visual guide showcases our range of sheet finishes across aluminium, copper, brass, zinc, and steel. Whether you’re aiming for modern, rustic, industrial, or vintage, use this page to compare textures and styles side-by-side.
Why Metal Finishes Matter
The finish you choose affects not just the look, but also the function, feel, and durability of a metal surface. Some are reflective and polished, others are matte, textured, or aged for character.
Finish Types by Metal
Copper
- Natural Copper (Mill Finish) – Semi-bright, develops patina over time
- Brushed Copper – Satin finish with visible grain
- Mirror Polished Copper – Highly reflective, warm tone
- Hammered Copper – Textured with dimples for rustic charm
- Antique Copper – Pre-patinated with darker aged copper tones
- Aged Copper – Pre-patinated with green or brown tones
Brass
- Natural Brass – Bright gold appearance
- Brushed Brass – Modern, soft sheen
- Mirror Polished Brass – Luxuriously reflective
- Beaten Brass – Artisan-style surface with soft hammer marks
- Antique Brass – Pre-aged with darkened or tarnished tones
Aluminium Metal Visual Finish Guide
- Mill Finish Aluminium – Raw, slightly matte
- Brushed Aluminium – Clean, directional grain
- Stucco Aluminium – Embossed texture, ideal for diffusion
- Checker Aluminium (5-Bar) – Raised tread pattern
- Mirror Aluminium – Highly reflective and modern
- Anodised Aluminium – Matt, colour-stable protective finish
️ Stainless, Corten and Mild Steel
- Brushed Stainless Steel (DP1) – Sleek with horizontal grain
- Mirror Stainless Steel – Reflective and crisp
- 2B Stainless Steel – Smooth, industrial matte
- Patterned Stainless (5WL, 6WL, Squares) – Textured decorative finishes
Zinc
- Natural Zinc – Bright silver-grey, patinas with age
- Preweathered Zinc – Uniform dark grey tone
- Light & Antique Patina Zinc – Aged look with natural depth
Corten Steel and Mild Steel
- Hot Rolled (HR4) & Cold Rolled (CR4) – Industrial mild steel base finishes
- Rusted & Corten Steel – Organic weathered surface with rich tones
- Galvanised Steel – Bright finish lightly oiled
- Zintec – Electrogalvanised excellent for painting
View Real Samples from this Metal Visual Finish Guide
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- Copper Sheet Finishes
- Brass Sheet Finishes
- Aluminium Sheet Finishes
- Stainless Steel Sheet Finishes
- Mild Steel Finishes
- Zinc Sheet Finishes
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Use this metal finish visual guide to spark ideas and help visualise how each finish might work in your next project.
