Polishing and Drilling Granite and Marble

Rocks Granite is a rock that has been used since ancient days as a building stone and tile material. When polished, it has a luster similar to marble, which is also used for tiles and monuments.

Fashioning Tiles To fashion tiles out of granite and marble, the rock must first be quarried, cut, polished, and sometimes, drilled. Quarrying is done in large operations in areas where granite and marble can be found in abundance. The large chunks of rock carried from the quarries are later cut into more manageable pieces. The smaller pieces are fashioned into tiles with the use of precise cutting tools such as diamond blades.

Drilling Granite and Marble Sometimes, to place tiles securely in a vertical arrangement, the use of screws is employed. This has been done in public park benches, keeping the tiles from being easily stolen or removed by vandals. Drilling granite and marble is a good way to place the necessary holes for screws.

Tools used for Drilling Granite and Marble Drills that are used in tile setting often require precision. One of the most important components in a drill is the drill bit, which must be made of a strong material. The drill bit is the portion of the drill that makes contact with the material, boring a hole through quick rotary motion and the application of pressure. Diamond drill bits are often used to drill through stones such as granite and marble.

Aesthetic Enhancements Once granite and marble have been cut into tiles, they are polished to produce a luster that is pleasing to the eye. Granite polishing pads and marble polishing pads are used to create and maintain the polished luster of granite and marble. Granite and marble polishing pads are often made with diamonds, to enable precise cutting and polishing. The finished product is a beautifully cut and polished tile that has aesthetic value and durability.