Diamond Polishing of Italian Marble
Diamond Polishing of marble is a multi step process which can be customised to client’s requirement and budget. The results can vary from honed finish with light sheen to very high mirror like gloss, from lasting for about 6 months to remaining glossy for many years, from perfectly flat surface to a smooth grainy leather finish. If you are getting a low price, you will also get a low priced finish. We find many floors which look decent in photos but have a thick layer of wax which makes the floor look patchy and in time becomes an eyesore for the client. So, make the correct choice. Marble polishing is not something that you can get done frequently. It involves moving furniture and having your house being visited by workers for a few days. For such expensive homes in Gurugram, clients shy away from investing even 5-10k more any getting a longer lasting and better finish only to spend much more overtime and living with a poor quality floor for many years. Learn more about marble here
Wax Polishing
One of the cheapest ways to get shine on the floor. This was the goto method of polishing some 10-15 years ago. We still see this being done in many cases today. On client’s request we can also do this. The process involves the below steps-
- Scrubbing with wax stripper to remove old wax layer
- Grinding to remove old discoloured stone layer
- Repair of cavities using fillers from Tenax or Surie polex
- Honing till grit 800
- Scrubbing and drying of the floor
- Application of wax (Solid or liquid) as per client’s requirement
- Drying and buffing
Depending on area, the wax polishing varies from 15-20/sqft
Diamond Polishing of Old Italian Marble
Restoration of Italian marbles is best done by diamond polishing. Most Italian marbles are soft. Over time, the marble becomes worn out at high traffic areas, develops cracks at weak points, gets holes and cavities due to some weak areas getting pushed out etc. Many times, the marble gets damaged due to use of acidic cleaning chemicals. Our marble restoration process takes care of all these problems to bring gloss back to your floor.
The process involves the below steps-
- Scrubbing with wax stripper to remove old wax layer (many contractors use wax to get shine)
- Grinding to remove old worn out marble layer using grit-60 RBD.
- Repair of cavities and joints using resin from Tenax/Surie polex or Akemi
- Honing till grit 800 RBD
- Fine honing till grit 3000 RBD
- Scrubbing of the floor with shampoo
- Treating marble with polishing powder to achieve suitable gloss
- Scrubbing the floor with shampoo to remove excess and unreacted powder
- Drying and buffing with white pad
Depending on area, the diamond polishing cost varies from 25-35/sqft
You can choose the below add ons to this service
- Terranova Polishing
- Sealer application
Diamond Polishing of Old Italian Marble-5 star service
This process is diamond polishing with best results. This is a service of choice for our discerning clients. This marble restoration process provides the best finish which lasts many years.
The process involves the below steps-
- Scrubbing with wax stripper to remove old wax layer (many contractors use wax to get shine)
- Grinding to remove old worn out marble layer using metal bonded diamond to access fresh marble layer and highly level floor
- Grinding with grit-60 RBD to remove scratches
- Repair of cavities and joints using resin from Akemi
- Honing till grit 800 RBD
- Fine honing till grit 3000 RBD
- Fine grinding till grit 12000
- Scrubbing of the floor with shampoo
- Treating marble with Nobile polishing powder to achieve high gloss
- Scrubbing the floor with shampoo to remove excess and unreacted powder
- Crystallization of the marble with terranova
- Buffing with white pad
Depending on area, the diamond polishing cost varies from 40-45/sqft
You can choose the below add ons to this service
- Stone hardening treatment
- Sealer application
Diamond Polishing of New Italian Marble
Italian marbles are usually soft. If these are not treated properly at the start, they keep becoming a source of heartache for the clients.
The process involves the below steps-
- Grinding to remove lippage using metal bonded diamond to highly level floor
- Repair of cavities and joints using resin from Akemi
- Grinding with grit-60 RBD to remove scratches
- Application of liquid resin to fillup pinholes or fine cracks. This also reduces chances of future cracks
- Honing till grit 800 RBD
- Fine honing till grit 3000 RBD
- Fine grinding till grit 12000
- Scrubbing of the floor with shampoo
- Treating marble with Nobile polishing powder to achieve high gloss
- Scrubbing the floor with shampoo to remove excess and unreacted powder
- Crystallization of the marble with terranova
- Buffing with white pad
Depending on area, the diamond polishing cost varies from 60-70/sqft
You can choose the below add ons to this service
- Stone hardening treatment
- Sealer application
Diamond Polishing of Granite
Granite is a hard stone and comes pre polished from the vendor. If installed properly, it will require polishing after 10-15 years of use. Granites which have been installed outdoors require polishing earlier due to degradation of the gloss by natural elements like rain and sunlight.
The polishing of granite follows the below steps-
- Grinding to remove lippage using metal bonded diamond to highly level floor
- Grinding with grit-60 RBD to remove scratches
- Repair of cavities and joints using suitable resin
- Honing till grit 800 RBD
- Fine honing till grit 3000 RBD
- Scrubbing of the floor with shampoo
- Buffing with white pad
Depending on area, the cost of diamond polishing of granite varies from 40-50/sqft
You can choose the below add ons to this service
- Buffing with granite gloss enhancer
- Granite colour darkerning
Diamond Polishing of Mosaic/Chips Floor
Mosaic is a beautiful floor and has a lot of character. It was the preferred floor for old homes. Many highend buildings in Gurgaon especially in phase-5 were installed with mosaic floors. These have been a head ache for the residents because the floors have never been polished properly. Most of these floors become dark over time and clients are at a loss as to how to keep them clean.
The polishing of granite follows the below steps-
- Grinding with grit-60 RBD to remove scratches
- Repair of cavities and joints using suitable filler
- Honing till grit 800 RBD
- Fine honing till grit 3000 RBD
- Scrubbing of the floor with shampoo
- Buffing with polishing powder to achieve shine
- Treatment with terranova for lasting shine
- Buffing with white pad
Depending on area, the cost of diamond polishing of granite varies from 25-35/sqft
You can choose the below add ons to this service
- Floor hardening treatment
Floor repair Service
Some marbles are prone to getting cavities, holes and cracks. f marble floor is not taken care of properly, the cavities and cracks keep on increasing in size and number. Mostly wax polished floors are prone to cavitation and cracking as the water vapour below the floor have no outlet to escape. A floor with resin treatment and powder polishing is less prone to this problem. Clients should choose wisely when buying marble. However this option may not be available to those buying finished apartments.
We repair floors with high level of cavities and cracks using various types of filling compounds. The compounds can be semi-solid, semi liquid or highly liquid depending on the requirement.
Since the shades of stone varies a lot and the shades of the fillers are limited, the repair may not match the floor perfectly. However a finished floor does not look too bad since the gloss too helps in covering any shade variation.
The repair cost varies from site to site depending on the level of repair needed and the area offered for the repair
Floor Sealing Service
For Indoor floors-
For indoor floors, the sealer application is recommended but is optional. It does not increase shine. Sealers are special chemicals which offer protection to the marble. Best sealers penetrate into the stone and form a thin layer under the surface. So, these are able to withstand regular mopping and cleaning. However the sealers provide protection for about 3-6 months and need to be renewed periodically. Various types of sealers are available and are selected based on the requirement of the client. Mainly the sealers are used for the below reasons-
1) Protection from water
2) Protection from water and stains
3) Protection from UV rays of sun
4) Protection from water and stains and colour enhancement
For Exterior Floor
For exterior floors, sealer application is recommended and necessary. The stone installed outside are exposed to uv rays of the sun and rain. This regular change in moisture and temperature especially in India makes the stone lose shine very quickly. Application of sealer protects the stone from the weather elements and ensures that the stone maintains its finish for a long time.
Mainly the exterior sealers are used for the below reasons-
1) Protection from water
2) Protection from water and stains
3) Protection from UV rays of sun
4) Protection from mosses and other organic matter
Learn more about sealer application here
