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Nano Anti-Fingerprint Coating(AFP)

Residential material guide

Nano Anti-Fingerprint Coating (AFP) applied in luxury residential kitchen cabinet fronts and handles

Nano-anti-fingerprint coatings for residential stainless steel interiors: fluoropolymer/silane molecular layers at 50-150nm thickness (Fadior spec: 80nm ±15nm) creating oleophobic surfaces with water contact angles exceeding 110 degrees per ASTM D7334. These treatments do not alter the base metal's visual characteristics while fundamentally changing surface energy dynamics from ~40 mN/m (uncoated 304) to <20 mN/m, preventing oils, water, and organic residues from adhering to the substrate.

Our proprietary Cloud-texture anti-pollution variant and nano-coated Pearl White finishes represent specialized iterations of this technology, engineered specifically for the high-touch environments of kitchen cabinetry and bathroom vanities. The chemical structure relies on long-chain fluorocarbons (C8-C12 perfluoroalkyl chains) that orient themselves perpendicular to the steel surface, creating a dense 2-3nm barrier that repels substances with surface tensions lower than water.

Nano Anti-Fingerprint Coating (AFP) in natural light — Fadior

Overview

How this finish changes the room mood.

Unlike traditional waxes or temporary sealants that degrade within 3-6 months, these covalent Si-O-Metal bonds integrate with the passive oxide layer of our 304 food-grade stainless steel (per ASTM A240 / EN 1.4301), ensuring the protection lasts for the lifetime of the installation. The transparency of the coating is absolute, maintaining the exact L*a*b* color values of the underlying PVD finish or brushed texture with ΔE<0.5 without introducing yellowing or haze over time.

Material note

Changes the room mood

This finish shifts how the stainless steel surface reads, from warmer and softer to cleaner and more reflective.

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.

ItemValueNote
Material gradeAvailable on requestBase material reference
Steel standardAvailable on requestPublished standard
ThicknessAvailable on requestTypical working thickness
HardnessAvailable on requestSurface resistance reading
Corrosion resistanceAvailable on requestSuitability across room conditions
Salt sprayAvailable on requestAccelerated exposure reference
Emission valueAvailable on requestTesting 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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