| Many professional stone workers believe that the | | | | Shadows |
| polishing process is the most important of all | | | | Shadows on polished stone ruin the unity of the |
| when it comes to producing finished stone | | | | stone's appearance. When shadows appear, make |
| products for the marketplace. After all, no matter | | | | sure to check the belt speed on your polishing |
| how well a stone has been quarried and cut, if its | | | | tool: it may be working too fast. Oftentimes, |
| polish is subpar nothing else really matters. For this | | | | simply slowing the speed will eliminate the problem |
| reason, it is essential that you use great tools | | | | with unwanted shadows. |
| such as diamond-surface machines to help you do | | | | Dullness |
| the job correctly. Here are some problems to | | | | A good diamond wet stone polisher can create |
| watch out for during the stone polishing process | | | | blinding brightness in a good piece of stone. If you |
| and how to correct them. | | | | are not getting the sheen you are looking for on |
| Scratches | | | | your piece, the pad may simply need to be |
| When the polishing process is complete, the stone | | | | replaced. You also may want to ease up on the |
| should look pristine, with a sheer finish and | | | | amount of pressure you are applying to the |
| flawless appearance. Scratches can occur during | | | | stone: let the tool do its job with very little help |
| the polishing process itself if the improper amount | | | | from you. |
| of pressure is being applied with the wet stone | | | | A professionally polished stone piece is a beauty |
| polisher, or if undetected loose stone particles | | | | to behold: make sure you have all the right |
| remain on the slab. Diamond pads work best, but | | | | diamond tools to do the job with the least |
| even these need to be constantly checked for | | | | possible amount of defects. |
| contaminants in order to avoid scratches. | | | | |