Robert,

 

Caution , the tape has a heavy adhesive on it, stronger than duct tape and I seem duct tape pull the small minerals from the stone. once this occurs  there is no fix and the it could affect the finish on the edge.

 

Even with the tape if you plan on using a water feed machine you are flirting with the possibility of not controlling your water.

 

If you machine is a high RPM machine you still need to be concerned with the water sling you may have. I’ve restores many of table and vanity top in homes and the process I recommended I have found to be the best to control the water and any sling of slurry.

 

 

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 9:07 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Marble Top

 

thanks...any idea where i can buy that


From: glagana@comcast.net
To: sccpartners@stoneandtilepros.com
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Marble Top
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 06:02:26 -0800

I use an aluminium  tape, the kind that’s used on sheet metal ducting.  It can be formed to make a dam for water management. Very useful when working next to  carpet , wood or counter tops  etc..

 

From: robert blenden [mailto:robert_blenden@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 5:45 AM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Marble Top

 

thanks John

 

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

 

schoollogo

 

www.thestoneandtileschool.com

 

  

 

 

 

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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