Granite polishing pads

Granite Polishing Pads are the essential consumable for anyone serious about transforming rough, sawn granite into a glossy, showroom-quality surface.

Whether you are a professional stone fabricator, a countertop installer, or a dedicated DIY homeowner tackling a kitchen renovation, these pads deliver the precision and progressive finish required for natural and engineered stone.

Engineered with high-density diamond powder suspended in a resilient resin bond, this range of pads is designed for use with variable-speed angle grinders or floor polishers.

Available in comprehensive grit sequences from aggressive 30-grit removal to ultra-fine 10,000-grit buffing, these pads provide a complete workflow solution.

The universal 4-inch diameter and hook-and-loop backing ensure compatibility with most standard backing pads. This makes your pads a versatile and indispensable addition to your tool kit.

How Do I Choose the Correct Grit Progression for Granite Polishing?

One of the most frequent questions concerns the correct sequence of grits. Polishing granite is not a single-step process. Granite polishing pads is a graduated journey.

You begin with coarse grits to shape the edge and remove deep saw marks or chip-outs. You then move to medium grits to refine the surface and remove the scratches left by the coarse pads.

Next, you progress to fine grits to begin developing a satin sheen. Finally, you finish with very fine grits to achieve the high-gloss, mirror-like finish that makes granite desirable.

Skipping grits is the most common mistake. It forces a coarse pad to try and remove scratches too large for it, resulting in a cloudy finish.

Your set of pads is designed as a system. Trust the progression.

Wet vs. Dry Polishing: Which Method is Right for My Project?

The debate between wet and dry polishing is central to the effective use of these pads.

Traditional wet polishing requires a water feed system or a spray bottle to keep the pad and stone cool and to slurry the removed material. This method eliminates dust and generally provides a faster, brighter polish.

However, modern resin-bond pads are increasingly engineered for dual-use. Dry polishing pads are designed with specialized heat-resistant resins that dissipate heat without water.

Granite polishing pads

Dry polishing offers unmatched convenience and portability. This is especially true for on-site jobs where water containment is an issue.

Many of the pads featured here are clearly labeled for wet, dry, or dual-mode operation. Always check the manufacturer’s specification. Using a wet-only pad dry will destroy the resin bond almost instantly.

What Backing Pad and Tool Do I Need for These Pads?

To utilize your pads, you require an intermediary interface: the backing pad.

Granite polishing pads specific pads feature a hook-and-loop backing. This system allows for peel and stick attachment and removal in seconds. Granite polishing pads is vital when stepping through multiple grits quickly.

You will need a hook-and-loop backing pad that threads onto your grinder. Most standard angle grinders feature a 5/8″-11 spindle. However, many backing pads specifically designed for stone polishing utilize an M10 thread with a female receiver.

Check if your pads set includes a compatible backing pad or adapter plate.

A variable-speed grinder operating at 2,000 to 4,500 RPM is highly recommended. Granite polishing pads is safer and more effective for polishing than a single-speed grinder. It prevents the pad from overheating and burning the stone.

How Do I Identify Different Grit Sizes Quickly During Work?

Efficiency is key in stone fabrication. Confusion over which pad is which slows you down.

High-quality pads utilize a universal color-coding system. While slight variations exist between manufacturers, the standard is as follows.

Coarse pads are black or white for 50 to 100 grit. Medium pads are green or brown for 200 to 400 grit. Fine pads are yellow or red for 800 to 1500 grit. Ultra-fine pads are blue or orange for 3000 grit and above.

This Granite polishing pads  visual identification system allows you to grab the correct pad instantly without squinting at small print. Granite polishing pads significantly speeds up your workflow and reduces errors during multi-step restoration or fabrication projects.

Can These Pads Be Used on Surfaces Other Than Granite?

While optimized for granite, the versatility of diamond abrasive means these pads are highly effective on a wide range of hard materials.

They perform exceptionally well on marble, engineered quartz, terrazzo, limestone, ceramic tile, and concrete. Softer stones like marble require a gentler touch but benefit greatly from the diamond’s cutting action.

This multi-material compatibility ensures that your investment in these pads pays dividends across various jobs. This includes polishing a granite countertop edge, restoring a dull marble floor, or refining a concrete sink.

Always test on a scrap piece of the new material first to gauge cutting speed and finish quality.

Granite polishing pads  available in Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Nyandarua,

Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Turkana, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin, Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo,

Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Nairobi.

In Nairobi you can find them at: Westlands, Dagoretti,  Lang’ata, Starehe, Kamukunji, Embakasi, and Kasarani, Kibera, Mathare,

Eastleigh, Karen, Lavington, Westlands, Parklands, Runda, South C, South, Ngong Road

In Mombasa you can find us at : Nyali, Mwembe Tayari, Majengo, Likoni ,Bamburi, Miritini