Here’s the process that I came up with:

1.) Grid the surface with 220 grit Excalibur rigid metal bond.

2.) Apply Restore from Stone tech DuPont, dwell 3 – 4 minutes.

3.) Rinse, neutralize and dry.

4.) Use 500 grit brush.

5.) Apply color enhancer.

Not perfect, but very-very close to the factor finish. I can see the difference, but the customer can’t.

Thanks everyone for the help!

Joe

From: 777-7797 [mailto:777-7797@videotron.ca]
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:46 PM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Marble Finish

Sounds like you have a Botticino , which would surprise me because it’s got to be one of the most common marble in the WORLD

But judging by your time line, It might be this one, at about that time as well there was a textured finish that was being done as well and your right to say you need a stronger acid, and it was generally done on this stone. The different densities in this stone gave it a great finish, I would use Restore from Stone tech Dupont, just because it’s safer to use, or else try a hydrochloric acid (toilet bowl cleaner) and you have to do it as if you are painting it on, or spray it, but it should be done evenly.

After that it sounds like they polished it with marble powder and enhanced it.

This is very specialized work, you probably won’t have the opportunity to do this again and it will take you time, I suggest two things

Get a few tiles and practice in your garage and don’t give it for free, it took me ten years to learn what I just told you, this is very very uncommon.

Ciao

Anthony

Marble Maestro

Montreal

Oh, ps, guys try to put a picture in your emails, it’s so much easier! If I see the marble I will tell you exactly what it is, where it comes from, etc.

From: darek.nicinski@gmail.com [mailto:darek.nicinski@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Darek Nicinski
Sent: March-05-09 5:31 PM
To: Restoration and Maintenance
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Marble Finish

Joe

tray brushes going from 80gr wet - 240gr wet and finish it with 500grit brush wet or dray for mor shine.

On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 12:28 PM, Stone & Grout Meister, LLC <mail@stoneandgroutmeister.com> wrote:

I have a client that has a marble in her master bath on the floor & vanity with a finish I have not been able to reproduce. The tile are 12x12, marble, bone color, very little marble pattern, what looks to me like fossils white in color, and some small short green veins. Customer said it came from Arizona Tile about 10 years ago. They have no record and no one known’s the name of the stone. Here’s my problem the tile has a finish that looks like an acid etch, with a slight polish, and enhanced. I say it looks like an etch finish because it feels pitted. The closet finish I could find on marble is tumbled. I’ve tried to duplicate the finish by removing the finish by etching with Phosphoric acid, CLR, concrete etcher, and Vinegar but haven’t been able to remove enough surface to get the texture I’m looking for. Has anyone seen a similar finish on marble? Is there a specific acid to get a etched finish? Is there a brush or other tool I could use? I think this is the second marble job in 2 years, we mostly do Saltillo, Sandstone & Travertine …… Any help would be greatly appreciated !

Thanks,

Joe

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Darek Nicinski
Rockland Stone Restoration
845-323-7333
www.rocklandstonerestoration.com

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