Complete lineup for Marble and travertine polishing pads, tools and abrasives
Marble is a type of metamorphic rock that was originally limestone. It has been used since ancient times as a material for various types of architecture, sculptures, symbols and monuments. Currently, marble is used for counter tops, vanity tops, washstands, kitchen tables, walls, floors, bathroom sinks, and bathtubs-we encounter marble just about everywhere as exterior or interior in our daily lives. Nowadays this various designed stone give us exquisite feelings that will enrich our everyday lives. Along with this wide usage of the marble stone, several polishing method had been developed.
Despite its ubiquitousness, marble's soft surface and sensitivity to acid is often forgotten. Stones are hard materials but as compared with granite, marble is much softer and its sensitivity to acid makes it vulnerable to damage from sources as seemingly innocuous as orange or lemon juice. This is why most detergents for this stone do not use acid materials.
In terms of marble polishing, the best grain suited to this process is a diamond just like other stones. Synthetic diamond is a high performance material that is especially durable, while cutting costs in the long run.
The amount of diamond contained inside the abrasive part of the tool depends on your priority. The amount of grain contained in abrasive tools is defined as its "concentration." If the concentration is 100, that means that 25 percent of the bulk of the chip is diamond. If you have low concentration, the pressure on each diamond is larger and as a consequence, the diamond cuts deeper into the surface. Another disadvantage is that the tool will wear faster.
Generally speaking, polishing tools that are used for granite can also be used for marble. However, for efficient, high quality polishing, we highly recommend tools designed for marble. The common problem for this stone is loading.
Due to marble's softness, marble polishing can sometimes be more difficult to achieve a high gloss surface like granite's. Another reason that marble does not achieve the same high gloss finish as granite is due to the difference in color. Most marble is white or similar to white, whereas most granite is black.
