For any product to look complete and appealing, it is necessary to apply finishing touches.Construction projects are incomplete without its final touches. In such a case, diamond polishing pads come in handy. Thanks to the advancement in construction and flooring industry, many new innovative products are available to maintain floorings. Diamond polishing pads, which are embedded with diamonds, are basically used for buffing and polishing granites, concrete, stones and marbles. They are designed in a manner to provide you with highest polish, even on curved surfaces, thus adding shine to your construction.
These pads are available in two main kinds;
• Dry Polishing Pads: Those surfaces or floors on which wet application cannot be done, dry polishing pads can be used. The design and pattern of these pads make it easy to use on both convex as well as concave surfaces.
• Wet Polishing Pads: These pads are very abrasive in nature thus providing top-quality sheen and luster that is scratch-free in nature. The design of the polishing pad allows for maximum bending and distorting in order to achieve consistent polishing of the surface or product. There is a centre hole provided for water lubrication while polishing as this increases the shelf life of the pad.
Basics of Polishing
In case you are looking to polish a concrete surface, a few techniques need to be applied that will ensure a good job. As you start polishing your surface, you may be required to change your polishing pad according to the surface. You may start off with a 32-gritt pad and switch to 60-grit diamond pad as you cover successive granite or concrete surfaces. Eventually you might be needed to use a 120-grit diamond polishing pad. Once this is done, even though your surface may become even, it might lack the shine and luster, thus you must initially start with a 50-grit pad and up it to 3000-grit for the final finish.
Techniques of Polishing
A few techniques and procedures will help you achieve the desired sheen on your otherwise dull surfaces. While you are moving your diamond pads over the surface, always remember to work in small circles. Passing of surface on the diamond polishing pads causes formation of air bubbles, which can be overcome by spraying a layer of acrylic tile adhesive. At a later stage you can apply concrete hardener which makes the surface much more strong and durable.
In order to increase the shine that has been achieved by using diamond polishing pads, a sealant must be applied. By adding such touches, you not only add to its shine but it also helps to protect the surface from the daily wear and tear thus increasing its durability.
Diamond polishing pads are a good investment if you are looking out to shine natural stone, granite, marble and concrete surfaces, even if they are curved. Companies, factories as well as independent workers are opting to use diamond polishing pads as they are the best option and are reckoned for their performance.
