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AFP coating

Anti-Fingerprint (AFP) Stainless Steel

An anti-fingerprint (AFP) coating is a thin, clear protective layer applied over the finished sheet. It makes fingerprints and smudges far less visible and the surface easier to wipe clean — useful on lift interiors, doors, handles and anything at hand height.

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Fingertips on a gold hairline stainless steel sheet with anti-fingerprint coating

What AFP does

  • Reduces visible fingerprints and smudges on touched surfaces.
  • Makes routine cleaning quicker: most marks wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.
  • Keeps the look of the finish underneath; the coating itself is clear.

Where it helps most

Lift cabins and doors, reception desks, wardrobe and kitchen shutters, handles, column cladding at hand height and corridor walls — anywhere people touch or brush past the steel.

Which finishes can have AFP

AFP availability depends on the finish and colour. Each material page shows what is confirmed for that sheet; where it says "ask SMN", tell us the finish and quantity and we will confirm before you specify.

Cleaning advice

  • Use a soft cloth with water or a mild, neutral cleaner.
  • Avoid abrasive pads, scouring powder and strong solvents: they can damage the coating and the finish.
  • Wipe along the grain on brushed finishes.
Available sheets

Materials with AFP

AFP availability is being confirmed finish by finish. Tell us the material you are considering and we will confirm it for your order.

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Where it matters

AFP by application

Wall CladdingUseful at hand height in corridors and lobbies.Suitable materials →Feature WallsHelpful where guests touch or lean on the wall.Suitable materials →Elevator / Lift InteriorsStrongly recommended on lift walls, doors and handrail zones.Suitable materials →Reception AreasRecommended on counter tops and fronts.Suitable materials →Column CladdingUseful on columns in busy public areas.Suitable materials →Decorative CeilingsRarely needed on ceilings.Suitable materials →Furniture & CabinetryRecommended for fronts, shutters and handles.Suitable materials →PartitionsUseful where partitions are touched or moved.Suitable materials →Modular KitchensRecommended for shutters and handles.Suitable materials →WardrobesRecommended for shutters.Suitable materials →Hotels & RestaurantsRecommended on bar fronts, counters and doors.Suitable materials →Retail & ShowroomsUseful on counters and fixtures touched by customers.Suitable materials →Offices & Commercial SpacesUseful in lobbies, lifts and on doors.Suitable materials →Luxury ResidencesRecommended for kitchens, wardrobes and entrance doors.Suitable materials →Malls & Public InteriorsRecommended at hand height.Suitable materials →

AFP questions

What is AFP?

Anti-fingerprint (AFP) is a protective treatment that helps reduce visible fingerprint marks and keeps touched surfaces looking cleaner. Ask us which surfaces can take it.

Next step

See the real surface before you specify

Screens change colour and texture. Ask for physical samples of the finishes you are considering, or tell us about your project.

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