I could have sworn I read a post or an article a while ago about a special tape some guys have used on the edge of the countertop to create a dam for the water. When I hone in my shop I never use powder I get great results just using diamonds, why do you recommend powder and when one uses powder should they use a hogs hair pad or diamonds.

From: jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com
To: sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Marble Top
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 08:34:28 -0500

Robert ,

The first question I have are you currently using a water feed hand machine? If so you not going to control the water.

My recommendations are:

1. Use a hand machine that is low rpm 500 to 700 at a low speed , you can get a machine that is not water feed with this low rpm.

2. Purchase some painter traps from Home Depot or one of those stores

3. Place the traps around the table approximately 3 foot from the edge of the table, this will catch any splashes that you may get.

4. Using a spray bottle wet the lightly wet the area you are going to work on, usually a 2 foot by 2 foot area.

5. Then start you honing process using your diamonds needed to remove any damage.

6. Work around the table in 2x 2 areas until the table is completed removing with a squeeze any excess water into a bucket after you completed each 2x2 area.

7. Be sure to use your hand machine on the lowest RPM setting.

8. Repeat the process until completed.

9. To achieve a good consistent honed finish I would recommend finishing the table using a 400 honing powder, if the 400 powder give you too much shine finish with a 250 to 300 powder.

The use of low RPM machine is the answer to working in home on table, vanity top , counter tops etc.

Hope this help

John E. Freitag

President/Director

The Stone and Tile School

Office 407-567-7652

Cell 407-615-0134

jfreitag@thestoneandtileschool.com

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From: robert blenden [mailto:robert_blenden@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 8:06 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: [sccpartners] Marble Top

Hi all

I need to re-hone a marble top in a customers home. I have had great results in my fab shop using diamonds/wet. Does anyone have any ideas on how to contain the water in my customers home.

Thanks

Robert Lloyd Blenden

Lloyd & Rollins Marble & Granite

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