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The term "dressed product" generally refers to a building material or product that has been worked, shaped, or finished to meet a specific specification or appearance, rather than being left in its raw or rough state.

For example

* Dressed timber has been planed (and sometimes sanded) to smooth the surfaces and make it uniform in size. It’s the opposite of rough-sawn timber.
* Dressed stone has been worked to a particular shape, size, or surface finish (e.g., smooth, tooled, chamfered) for precise use in masonry. It contrasts with rubble stone, which is irregular.
* In some contexts, “dressed” metal can mean metal trimmed, ground, or otherwise finished to remove sharp edges or irregularities after cutting or casting.

[https://www.buildoffsite.com/content/uploads/2019/11/BoS-Glossary-2018_v2.pdf Offsite residential construction, Glossary of terms], published by Buildoffsite in 2018, defines a dressed product (pre-assembled) as: ‘A generic term applying to factory pre-assembled products (usually building services) that would otherwise be assembled onsite. For example a hand basin fitted with taps and waste.’

In interior design, the term “dressed” usually means fully arranged, styled, and made visually presentable.

For example:

* A “dressed bed” has sheets, duvet, pillows, cushions, and throws arranged neatly and decoratively.
* “Dressed windows” have curtains, blinds, pelmets, or other treatments fitted and arranged.
* A “dressed room” is staged with furniture, accessories, artwork, and lighting positioned to create a finished, appealing look — often for photography, show homes, or property viewings.
* A “dressed table” is set with cloths, crockery, cutlery, and decorative items ready for a meal or event.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* Decoration.
* Dressed timber.
* Finished surface.
* Finishes.
* Masonry.
* Paints and coatings.
* Patination.

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