How Do You Polish The Edge On A Slate Tile?
Slate has a dull porous look and feel, and many homeowners are attracted to its natural matte-like finish. But when you apply slate to the edge of a step or a platform, you might not like the rough-cut edges. You don’t want to polish the edges as you would with marble, as this would look too glossy. Even a wet saw can leave the slate edges looking too smooth when compared to the surface. It takes some skill to artfully match the edge texture with the surface texture. Place a piece of slate tile on the workbench with the edge facing you. Clamp the slate between scrap lumber and the workbench. Set the grinder speed to a low setting and use coarse pads. Gently grind the slate edges with a hand-held grinder. Bevel the top edge at a 45-degree angle, or a rounded edge or no angle at all, depending on your preference. Keep the grinder moving in slow arcs. Grind until the shape is as desired. Do not over-polish. Hold the polishing brick at the desired angle along the edge facing you. Gently po
