Why does marble polished with a powder, get a dull, wavy appearance and sometimes looks rough and dimpled?
Most marble polishing powders contain acid, which means if you use too much powder, you’re effectively using too much acid or working the acid for too long into the floor. This condition is called ‘orange peeling’. The best way to avoid ‘orange peeling’ while polishing is to apply a small amount of powder and work it for a while, making sure to check it often by pulling the slurry back with a window squeegee. If a shine is not being produced avoid using more powder till you have worked the powder a little longer. If you still happen to ‘orange peel’ the marble, you’d have to re-hone the marble to remove the dimpling. Adding more powder while polishing doesn’t mean you can remove ‘orange peeling’. Certain types of marble like Negro marquina, Crema marfil and other soft marbles are very easy to ‘orange peel’.
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