A granite kitchen counter top is durable and will stand the test of time. Granite countertops also add to the elegance of the kitchen. The heat resistance and stain resistance properties of granite, make it an excellent choice for a kitchen. Here we have share a few tips and videos which show you the process of polishing granite countertops with flexible diamond polishing pads. For polishing of any stone, the process is more or less the same, here are the steps:
The Process
The best polish is achieved by using a wet polishing mechanism. Water is used as a lubricant which keeps the surface of the stone cool, and also aids in the disposal of used diamond particles. Our detailed account of how abrasives work will throw much light on the same.
- Rougher grits are used for the grinding of the uneven stone surface. This removes any surface undulations and gives a uniform level surface
- The ultimate quality of polish depends entirely on the initial steps. A well ground and level surface is critical to achieve good gloss
- The stone is then polished using a series of grits, sequentially
- Each grit removes the marks made on the surface by the previous grit
- As the sequence nears the finest grit, the stone surface is ready for mirror polishing
- Final buffing brings out the gloss in the stone
- For bull-nose, or round edges, work the abrasive away from the primary working surface
- It is important that you maintain the patterns of movement throughout the process of polishing
- Do use a good quality polishing machine
- Do have a constant stream of clean water for the purpose of polishing
- Do not rush the grinding and polishing process
- Do use high quality abrasive products
- Always use sequence of abrasive grits which come from a single manufacturer
- Do not skip grits
- Do not polish a dry surface. Though this is possible and consumes lesser time, wet polishing yields the best results
- Buffing does not require much of water. Generally the stone surface should heat up during buffing, this is normal
Mark Corporation’s Range Flexible Diamond Polishing Pads- Super, Max, Super+, and Max+, offer a series of grits optimized to bring out the best shine in your granite countertops. Our diamond polishing pads are made using best practices in the industry, and the results speak for themselves. You can buy our products online, or write to us now for a detailed product enquiry. We are a manufacturer in Chennai, India, and we ship our products across the globe using reputed shipping service providers.
