We know that stone waxing can make stone bright. What is stone wax? It is a water-soluble material, which can form a protective film on the surface of stone products to improve the brightness of stone. However, its disadvantages are poor weather resistance, poor antifouling effect and easy adhesion of dust. In addition, waxing will cause impermeable cover protection materials to be applied on the stone surface. After the pores of the stone are closed, the moisture inside and behind the stone will not be emitted, and the stone will become diseased after being stored in the stone for a long time.
Comparatively speaking, the polishing of marble grinding block is the last process of stone surface treatment or the last process of stone plate processing. Grinding and polishing is one of the most important processes in stone care today, which is very different from traditional waxing and polishing. Here, Longmeida Stone Group will explain the differences between polishing and waxing.
1、 The essential difference between polishing and waxing
1. Marble grinding block polishing is the prelude to stone crystal surface treatment or a necessary process in stone processing. The main principle is to use the pressed grinding block composed of inorganic acid, metal oxide and other substances to cooperate with the pressure, high-speed grinding force, friction heat energy of the mechanical grinding plate, and the physical and chemical combination of water on the relatively smooth marble surface, so as to form a new bright crystal layer. This crystal layer has super bright and clear luminosity. The luminosity can reach 90-100 degrees. This crystal layer is a modified composite crystal layer on the stone surface (1-2mm thick).
2. Marble cleaning is the prelude to marble waxing and polishing. Marble cleaning, waxing and polishing is a popular marble cleaning, maintenance and protection measure in the early 1990s. Now it has lost its market and significance. Its essence is a thin coating of acrylic resin and lotion polymer, which is covered on the surface of newly laid stone (polishing plate), which is often referred to as water wax or floor wax. After the high-speed, low pressure polishing machine and the fiber pad rub on the stone surface, the resin coating becomes more bright. Due to the update of the products, special light wax and non throwing wax appeared later, and this coating is similar to the varnish on wood floors.
3. The polishing process of grinding block before the treatment of marble care crystal surface is the physical and chemical combination process of stone surface and chemicals. The surface layer and bottom layer of stone are completely integrated into a whole, and there is no separation layer.
4. The wax layer on the polished marble is attached to the stone surface, a layer of resin film, and there is no chemical reaction with the stone itself. This wax film layer can be cut off from the stone surface with a blade.
2、 Appearance difference between polishing and waxing
1. The grinding and polishing of marble grinding block is the prelude to the crystal surface care of stone. After the care and polishing, it has high brightness, high definition, wear resistance, trample resistance, and is not easy to scratch. It is the real embodiment and value extension of the use function of stone.
2. The stone after waxing and polishing has low luminosity, unclear luminosity, and is very vague. It is not wear-resistant and water resistant. It is easy to scratch and oxidize and turn yellow, which reduces the essential image of the stone.
3、 Extension and operation difference between polishing and waxing
1. After the continuous care of the polished crystal layer and crystal layer of the stone grinding block (commonly known as crystal surface care), its pores are not completely closed, the stone can still breathe inside and outside, and the stone is not easy to get sick. At the same time, it has certain waterproof and antifouling functions.
2. After the marble is waxed and polished, the pores of the stone are completely closed, and the stone cannot breathe inside and outside, so the stone is prone to pathological changes.
3. The crystal layer and continuous care of the crystal layer after polishing the stone grinding block are easy to operate. No cleaning agent is needed to clean the ground. The stone grinding block can be directly polished with clean water and dry chemical grinding. It can be polished and cared at any time, or it can be operated locally. After polishing, the color of stone surface has no new contrast.
4. After the marble is waxed and polished, after a period of time, it is necessary to remove the old wax layer and use wax water. Large area operation and construction are also required at the same time, and local construction is not allowed. After local construction, there will be color difference on the surface.
4、 Practical significance
1. After being polished by the polishing block, the marble can reach the luminosity of 90-100 degrees, restoring the luminosity of the stone when it left the factory, and reproducing the noble value of the stone. However, after the marble is waxed and polished, its surface brightness drops, blurring, reducing the functional value of the stone, and it is not ornamental.
2. It can be seen that the waxing and polishing of marble will inevitably be eliminated and fade out of the market. Because the process principle and method of marble polishing crystal surface care are more advanced, which can make marble more ornamental and prolong its service life, marble polishing crystal surface care will sing a song all the way.