Scratched, scuffed, or etched stainless steel is one of the most common complaints in elevators, commercial kitchens, and lobbies. The good news: in almost every case the panel does not need to be replaced. Stainless can be re-finished in place so the damage disappears.
Why Stainless Scratches Can Be Removed
Stainless steel has a directional finish, a grain, applied at the factory. Scratches break that grain. By sanding out the damage and re-establishing the grain in the same direction and grit, our craftsmen blend the repair into the surrounding surface so it is invisible, not just covered up.
What We Repair
- Elevator cab walls, doors, and frames
- Appliance fronts, hoods, and commercial kitchen surfaces
- Railings, handrails, and architectural trim
- Storefronts, entry hardware, and signage
Repair vs Replace
Replacing an elevator stainless panel means fabrication, downtime, and significant cost. Re-graining the existing panel restores it at a fraction of the price, usually on an after-hours schedule so the elevator or space stays in service. Even graffiti etching and acid damage can typically be refinished out.
Restore Your Stainless
See our stainless steel restoration and scratch removal service, or explore all of our metal restoration work across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Send photos of the damage for a written estimate. Rose Restoration, since 1978.
Get a Free Assessment from Rose Restoration
Tell us about your marble, stone, terrazzo, or concrete and our senior technicians will recommend the right restoration approach. Family-run and trusted across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia since 1978.
Call (703) 327-7676 · Email info@roserestoration.com · or send us photos.
Restore. Don't replace.
47 years of polishing marble, terrazzo, concrete, and tile across Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. IMF, Four Seasons, Smithsonian, and the Virginia State Capitol trust us — you can too.