Material note
Changes the room mood
This finish shifts how the stainless steel surface reads, from warmer and softer to cleaner and more reflective.
Finish system
Bead-Blasted MatteFinish
Residential material guide
**Bead-blasted matte: 304 stainless steel base with mechanical surface modification (ASTM A240 Type 304 / ASTM B912)**
Bead-blasted matte is not a distinct alloy but a mechanical surface modification applied to 304 food-grade stainless steel, creating uniform micro-dimple texture with roughness average (Ra) of 0.8–2.5 microns per ASTM B912. Fadior specifies spherical glass beads of 80–120 micron diameter or ceramic media of equivalent sphericity, propelled at 4–6 bar (58–87 psi) in controlled-pressure chambers to deform the surface layer plastically without substrate chemistry alteration.
Overview
How this finish changes the room mood.
This distinguishes the process from chemical etching or grinding: bead blasting modifies only the top 10–20 microns of steel itself, preserving inherent hygienic properties and structural integrity of the metal core.
The resulting topography consists of 15,000–25,000 overlapping microscopic indentations per square centimeter that scatter incident light diffusely, eliminating directional grain lines typical of brushed finishes and reducing specular reflection to less than 15% of original polished surface per ASTM E1347. Fadior material specification strictly adheres to ASTM A240 Type 304: chromium 18.0–20.0%, nickel 8.0–10.5%, carbon ≤0.08%, ensuring passive oxide layer essential for corrosion resistance post-mechanical texturing.
Unlike powder coatings or laminates which add foreign layers 50–200 microns thick, bead blasting preserves base metal recyclability and eliminates delamination risk.
Material note
Keeps the metal base
The finish changes what you see and touch, while the stainless steel body underneath continues to carry the system.
Material note
Chosen by use, not only color
The right finish depends on light, touch frequency, maintenance expectations, and how decorative the room should feel.
Core data
The key figures, kept clean.
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Material grade | Available on request | Base material reference |
| Steel standard | Available on request | Published standard |
| Thickness | Available on request | Typical working thickness |
| Hardness | Available on request | Surface resistance reading |
| Corrosion resistance | Available on request | Suitability across room conditions |
| Salt spray | Available on request | Accelerated exposure reference |
| Emission value | Available on request | Testing reference available on request |
Applications
Where it starts to make sense in a real room.
Finish-led rooms
Most useful where the cabinet body is already settled and the next decision is about warmth, reflection, texture, and maintenance.
Detail gallery
Surface, edge, and finish in closer view.
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