Different treatments are available depending on
the type of stone and its characteristics.
PRONET’s team performs a personalized assessment to determine the best approach.
FOR MARBLE
For marble for example :
RESTORATION OR RENOVATION
- Wet grinding with metallic diamond discs to restore flatness.
- Wet sanding with various diamond grits.
- Edge sanding using handheld tools.
- Flexible resin-bond diamond sanding for finishing.
- Filling
holes and cracks (if needed) with colour-matched material.
FINISH OPTIONS
- Matt, satin, or glossy.
- Polished or semi-polished finish using polishing powder to achieved the desired look.
- For
matt finishes, a hydro-oleophobic
(water- and oil-repellent) treatment must
be applied to prevent absorption and staining.
FOR NATURAL STONE STAIRCASES
-
Sanding
using handheld tools with various finish options,
- Creation of non-slip strips via bush hammering or anti-slip resin application.
FOR NATURAL STONE BATHROOMS
Application
of hydro-oleophobic
treatment to prevent liquid penetration.
FOR NATURAL STONE SHOWER TRAYS
- Chemical cleaning to remove impurities,
- Sanding if needed,
- Hydro-oleophobic treatment to prevent water penetration,
- Optional
non-slip finish for safety.
FOR KITCHEN WORKTOPS, BACKSPLASHES & FURNITURE
- Sanding using handheld tools with various finish options,
- Application of hydro-oleophobic treatment to provide waterproofing and stain protection against oil, grease, etc.
FOR MAINTENANCE
- Polishing powder for glossy finish,
- Crystallization using steel wool pads,
- Application of protective professional-grade hydro-oleophobic anti-acid treatment for polished marble, to ensure its resistance to food acids (lemon, wine, juice, soda) and household products (soap, perfume, etc.) and to preserve its original colour.
