Many professional stone workers believe that the polishing process is the most important of all when it comes to producing finished stone products for the marketplace. After all, no matter how well a stone has been quarried and cut, if its polish is subpar nothing else really matters. For this reason, it is essential that you use great tools such as diamond-surface machines to help you do the job correctly. Here are some problems to watch out for during the stone polishing process and how to correct them.

Scratches

When the polishing process is complete, the stone should look pristine, with a sheer finish and flawless appearance. Scratches can occur during the polishing process itself if the improper amount of pressure is being applied with the wet stone polisher, or if undetected loose stone particles remain on the slab. Diamond pads work best, but even these need to be constantly checked for contaminants in order to avoid scratches.

Shadows

Shadows on polished stone ruin the unity of the stone's appearance. When shadows appear, make sure to check the belt speed on your polishing tool: it may be working too fast. Oftentimes, simply slowing the speed will eliminate the problem with unwanted shadows.

Dullness

A good diamond wet stone polisher can create blinding brightness in a good piece of stone. If you are not getting the sheen you are looking for on your piece, the pad may simply need to be replaced. You also may want to ease up on the amount of pressure you are applying to the stone: let the tool do its job with very little help from you.

A professionally polished stone piece is a beauty to behold: make sure you have all the right diamond tools to do the job with the least possible amount of defects.