the description says "brushed" finish - brushed what? aluminum, stainless, and is it plated or not?
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The description says "stainless steel" and if it comes with a brushed finish (rather than polished finish), it is duller and less likely to show finger prints. Ours is the brushed finish and it looks like similar brush finishes found on nickel or other metals used in fixtures and appliances.
1922606
It is a shiny mirror finish, not a brushed finish. FYI, brushed stainless is still a stainless steel, just a different finish.
540256
It is a brushed or satin look finish, not shiny at all. You can go to any hardware store and look at brushed nickel finishes and that is what it will look like. Good luck!
1039028
The one I ordered through Amazon was brushed nickel. I sent it back because I needed a Venetian bronze.
354554
It is a brushed finish. It doesn't look like my stainless refrigerator (more grey and less reflective), but it looks pretty good!
750643
I think they call it brushed stainless...its not really shiny like chrome would be. So I would say on the dullish side as well. And its really snice..we love it!
1655303
No clue on the metal type. I don't think there is a finish... I think it's just a brushed metal.
57771
It is not a brushed finish. To the best of my estimation (as a chem. engineer), it is close to a 304SS-2B finish. Here is a photo link to that type of finish: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Types+of+Stainless+Steel+Finishes&FORM;=RESTAB#view=detail&id;=D446CBE7BB27EE9ED7137743EFA2FC9031A6E459&selectedIndex;=59 Hope this helps.
505137
The metal is NOT cast aluminum. A magnet sticks to it, so the metal is probably carbon steel. It is copper colored, but I cannot determine if that is paint or plating (I speculate paint.) The "glass" is indeed glass. One of the panels in one of the units I bought had a small chip in it but that edge is covered so I did not return it, since it did not detract from the truly beautiful appearance. This is a high quality product and I consider it quite satisfactory.
420820
Made of chrome but the finish is brushed nickel look. It is definitely brushed. Hansgrohe has a fabulous warranty. All parts have a lifetime replacement. This is a great product and company. Highly recommend this faucet.
1512777
I'm not 100% sure, but I bought the chrome version and I believe that's the 'shiny' version. From the looks of it, the stainless one is the brushed look. It might not be exactly like brushed nickel, but from the looks of it, it's brushed stainless steel. I hope someone who has purchased the stainless one can answer your question better!
91133
It is brushed finished. It has a beautiful lustre to it and looks like sinks that cost double the price. I added polished chrome faucets and strainers, although many people choose brushed nickel. It's a beautiful result either way. Hope this helps.
418267
It is a matte silver finish. It is not " dirty " looking like I would expect with burnished as the description. It is not shiny. I would describe as "brushed" silver.
630956
Most answer here say stainless steel, but a couple chrome plated, which one is it?
1507772
It appears to be chrome plated. It has help up well for about a year now with no rust though.
2228274
Yes, it is chrome in finish, not stainless steel/brushed steel. Stays very shiny and clean.
584936
It is more of a brushed nickle or a satin finish. Not that shiny stainless look.