From:
Walter Arnold <walter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date:
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 09:22:48 -0600
Subject:
Color and polishing
At 11:14 PM 3/26/02 -0500, Jeff Halverson wrote:
Quoted text begins.After the work is completely dry try Akemi (the best I have tried) and
Goddards Marble Polish (by appointment to her Majesty the Queen) that's what
it says an the can.
End of quote.
Note that Akemi is a brand name, they make a very wide range of products.
Mostly they have adhesives- polyester and epoxy resins. Every one has
different properties. Some are more flexible, others more rigid. Some are
suited for outdoors, others will crack or peel after 10 years outside. Many
products of these types are suceptible yellowing or discoloration. It
sounds like you're putting an adhesive (epoxy, resin, or acrylic) coating
over your stone to create a surface effect, which isn't the purpose for
which adhesives are designed or formulated- it could cause you problems
over time. Make sure to read the specs carefully and select the right product.
There are color enhancing sealers, mostly marketed to the floor tile and
kitchen counter industry. They vary in durability, most need to be
reapplied every few years.
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