In architecture or other highly visible applications, the appearance of stainless steel is a critical design element and specification of the wrong finish can alter the desired effect. In consumer products, the gleam of well-polished stainless steel has strong sales appeal. In institutional kitchen, restaurant, and hospital applications, properly finished stainless helps to emphasize the feeling of cleanliness.
Sa arkitektura o iba pang mataas na nakikita application, ang hitsura ng hindi kinakalawang na asero ay isang kritikal na elemento ng disenyo at pagtutukoy ng maling tapusin baguhin ang ninanais na epekto.Sa consumer produkto, ang mga sinag ng-pinakintab na hindi kinakalawang na asero ay may malakas na apela benta.Sa institutional kusina, restaurant, at mga application sa ospital, maayos tapos hindi kinakalawang tumutulong upang bigyan ng diin ang pakiramdam ng kalinisan.