Stone & Tile Restoration

Polishing black granite is very difficult and requires a lot of patience and is very time consuming. Here are several suggestions which should help: Make sure you are using a granite polishing compound.* Marble polishing powders will not work on... Read More

All acids should be used with caution on any stone surfaces. Granite is one stone type where most acids will not harm it. However, stay away from hydrochloric acid (HCL). HCL can deposit salts in the granites pores if not rinsed throughly. I would... Read More

I am assuming that the black marble you are referring to is negro marquina. If this is the case you will find that this type of black marble is very susceptible to spalling of the veins. Over-polishing with either powder polishes or recrystallization... Read More

It could be more difficult depending on how much the floor has been recrystallized. You might find that the floor will need to be ground with a sixty grit diamond to properly remove all the recrystallized layer. If you must hone the floor to remove... Read More

If the marble has only been recrystallized a few times it is possible to powder polish over the recrystallization. The powder will remove the recrystallized surface . If the marble has been recrystallized heavily, powder polishing may be able to be... Read More

This will depend on what grit you are using. Recent studies performed by several abrasive companies have shown that honing of marble removes the following amount of material: Grit size Average amount removed(inches) 120 .0019 400 .0008 800 .0001 1800... Read More

This will depend on what type of sewage system the drain has. If you are dumping slurry down the drain and the systems is on a septic tank you take the chance of upsetting the delicate balance of the septic system and killing the bacteria in the... Read More

Never use a angle grinder to hone and polish any stone. Angle grinders have speeds that exceed 10,000 rpms and are too fast for honing and polishing. These high speeds will also destroy your diamond abrasives. TIP If you have right angle grinder you... Read More

Of course you can use an oscillating sander but an oscillating sander tends to leave a stray scratch pattern that can be difficult to remove. I have found the best method is to use a rotary polisher for best results. TIP If the top is large enough... Read More

Polishing a wall is time consuming but you can speed the process by using the largest drive plate you can purchase for your polishing machine. I would recommend using at least an eight inch drive plate. Several stone equipment suppliers have machines... Read More