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There are now available many course abrasives that can grind a marble floor flat in a hurry. These abrasives are called lippage plates. They work exceptionally well. Be sure to test in small area before grinding the entire floor. Some of these plates... Read More

Depending on how thick the urethane is you might be able to grind it off. Grinding can be difficult and can clog your abrasives. The best solution will be to chemically strip the tile. Use a stripper designed for removing polyurethane. Be careful... Read More

Yes, it is. There are several different methods for polishing that do not use loose powders. One method is to use a polishing brick or a polishing pad. The polishing bricks are often called 5x bricks . If you decide to use these bricks you will need... Read More

Marble polishing powders are made of mild abrasives such as aluminum oxide and tin oxide. They also may contain an acid known as oxalic acid. The percentage of acid to abrasive differ somewhat from brand to brand. Powders with a high percentage of... Read More

To answer this question throughly would require several pages. I would suggest you attend a formal training program to find out more about these differences. I will however give you some general differences. Recrystallization is a process which... Read More

What diamonds are you using? Resin bond diamonds will not last on a saturnia floor. I would recommend using metal bond diamonds, or bricks. Saturnia is a very abrasive stone and will require very abrasive pads.Try using some of the diamond brick... Read More

Diamonds are the most popular abrasive for honing marble but are not the only abrasive. Alternative abrasives are as follows:SCREENS screens are silicon carbide mesh that can be used dry or wet. The disadvantage with screens are that they wear very... Read More

Yes it is very possible. Many experienced craftsman can powder polish marble immediately after the 400 grit. It takes a little practice but can save you a ton of money on abrasives. One word of warning, this method will not work on all marble. This... Read More

What should you do about hard water deposits on your ceramic tile shower? Hard water deposits can build up on ceramic tile in a shower, leaving behind an unsightly residue. Here are suggestions for removing and preventing hard water deposits.  NOTE:... Read More

Q. What is the best way to clean a white marble bathtub? What is the best way to keep it clean? What shampoos and soaps should be used by people in marble bathtubs?   A. The shampoos, soaps, and cleaners you use can damage, stain, or diminish the... Read More