Carrera Marble Honing Tools
Cararra marble is a specific type of marble that is taken from quarries in the town of Carrara in northern Italy. It is a blueish-gray color and has been used in famous sculptures, but today can be found on floors and in kitchens and bathrooms. There are a number of tools available for working, detailing and honing Carrara marble. Does this Spark an idea?
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Honing vs. Polishing
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Honing marble is a final finishing process that uses rough stones or specifically designed pads that remove small amounts of the top surface. Honing will remove scratches and stains and give a more uniform appearance to a floor. Sometimes honing is all that is needed to restore a stone floor.
Pad Selection
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Diamond pads are often used in honing Carrara marble floors. Industrial-cut diamonds are fitted onto different sizes of pads. Diamonds are used because of their natural hardness, which enables them to easily sand down hard marble stone without scratching it or leaving it looking dull. Pads are made in different hardness levels and can be bought to fit hand tools or larger appliances capable of honing entire large rooms.
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Large Buffing Tools
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Large buffing tools can be fitted with marble honing pads but can be very expensive. Using the wrong setting or type of buffer can also do more harm than good on valuable Carrara marble, so ask a professional when buying or using one of these large machines. If done right, a large buffer can perfectly hone a marble surface and leave it ready for next steps, like glossing.
Professional Finishes
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Because of the delicate nature of honing marble, many people chose to hire a professional service. Get a quote from a company before deciding if you should hone the marble on your own.
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