Marble Substrate Sanding

Before sanding or grinding any marble surface it is important to clean the area thoroughly.

Marble substrate sanding.

Sanding marble is a time consuming and laborious process but with the proper tools and techniques it can bring that dull and unsightly marble countertop back to brand new condition. Dirt and scratches can affect marble. While this method will work fine for statues tile and marble countertops sanding large areas of marble like marble floors requires a completely different process and technique. This will require using a wet sanding process to achieve the desired results.

Step 1 fill a large container or bowl with warm water. Add two drops of gentle dish soap into the warm water. Dirt and dust will compress into the marble further scarring or discoloring the surface. Although it is a naturally occurring stone marble is a soft substance with a surface that is easily worn down with regular usage.

Make sure the dish soap you use does not contain any. Marble floor polishing can remove small scratches. Sanding marble is a time consuming process.