Can you sand epoxy on marble

Marble Restoration & Refinishing by Professional Marble Restoration Experts Uses Epoxy Resin

Sanding Down The Epoxy On Marble Is Standard Practice As Part Of Any Professional Marble Refinishing Or Repair Project.

Yes! Epoxy Resin Can Be Sanded After It Is Completely Cured.

Sanding Down The Epoxy Is Done To Level The Surface And Allow For The Epoxy To Blend In Flush With Marble.

Why Is Sanding Epoxy On Marble Necessary?

When Using Epoxy To Repair Marble (Such As Filling Cracks, Chips, And Seams), The Adhesive Layer Generally Sits Above The Surface Of The Marble. Sanding The Epoxy After It Has Cured Will Allow For:

To Smooth The Epoxy To Be Even With The Surface Of The Marble

To Remove The Excess Adhesive

To Create A Smooth, Glossy, Almost Completely Invisible Repair

Professionals Will Sand The Epoxy Down To The Height Of The Marble & Then Polish It Using Smaller Grits.

Sanding Epoxy: Important Safety Tips

1. Wait Until The Epoxy Has Completely Cured Before Sanding (Usually 24 – 72 hours).

2. If The Epoxy Was Not Given Enough Time To Fully Cure Prior To Sanding, The Following Could Happen:

Smearing And/Or Gumming Up

Cloudy And/Or Dull Surface

Reduction Of The Bonding Strength.

The Correct Method Of Sanding:
1. Rough Grit Sandpaper Gives You A General Idea Of How To Progress To The Professional Fix:

Coarse Grit (80 – 120): Flatten High Spots

Medium Grit (220 – 400): Smooth Out The Scratches

Fine Grit (600 – 2000): Refine And Polish Finish

Things To Keep In Mind When Sanding Marble

Marble Is Softer Than Epoxy; As A Result, When You Are Sanding The Marble:

Sand Lightly & Evenly To Avoid Scratching The Marble.

Wet Sanding Lessens The Dust And Damage To The Stone.

Complete The Final Polishing After Sanding To Make The Marble Shiny Again.

There Are Many Other Reasons Why Poor Sanding Techniques Can Leave A Dull Or Damaged Marble Surface And Create Scratches.

Tip For Professionals:
If Your Repair Is In A Visible Area (Countertops Or Flooring), Then It Is Standard For The Professional To:

First Colour The Epoxy To Match The Marble

Then Sand & Polish To Make The Repair As Inconspicuous As Possible.

In Conclusion:

1. You Can And You Should Sand Epoxy After It Has Cured To Create A Smooth, Professional Finish.

2. If This Is Not Done Correctly, You May Cause Damage To The Surface Of The Marble.