Sanding Cultured Marble

Everything was going swimmingly until we went to install the new countertop.

Sanding cultured marble. Miracle method s cultured marble refinishing process will save you up to 75 over the cost of removal and replacement and typically takes just one day. Is your bathtub or vanity made of cultured marble. We called the place we purchased the countertop from and. A good brush is a must.

Cultured marble sinks are often constructed in a single piece with a cultured marble counter. Beginning at one edge evenly sand the surface of your cultured marble vanity in long even lines. Scroll up or down to compare our cultured marble colors. We re in the process of remodeling our bathroom.

Dampen a piece of 220 grit sandpaper. Work your way to the opposite edge maintaining a level sand. Dirt and dust will compress into the marble further scarring or discoloring the surface. Dampen new pieces of sandpaper as needed to continue sanding.

Sanding cultured marble countertop. This time i m working in the bathroom. Before sanding or grinding any marble surface it is important to clean the area thoroughly. Cultured marble is not only beautiful and easy to care for but is available in the many colors below.

I gave the primed cultured marble 2 coats of latex semi gloss so that the sheen would match that of the columns baseboards and other trim in my home. Mouse over a slab to view its name or select quick view for a larger image. After years of exposure to hot and cold water the cracks appear on older marble basins and worsen over time if left untreated. I know that purdy is the gold standard in painting but i actually prefer the proval 2 1 2 angled brush.

Refinishing is a process that can make dated colors swirls cracks and scratches all disappear. Click on a product title to learn more or to ask us for details. The top doesn t sit square partly because the corner is not 90 degrees but also because the top is not. Crazing is small hairline cracks that form around a cultured marble sink s drain.

If you use abrasive cleaners however you can scratch the shiny gel coat surface of the cultured. Refinishing the sink typically requires you to refinish the counter top as well. Advances in the chemistry of cultured marble has almost completely eliminated this issue but it is still present on older pieces. Cultured marble vanities are easy to clean and offer the appearance of more expensive stone.

Sanding cultured marble posted in general discussion on march 9 2000 06 23am still working on finishing my basement. Cultured marble is unlike other solid surface. The cultured marble is not the same texture and color all the way through the counter. Now the countertop is too long to fit into our small wall to wall space.