I have access to all the scrap 3cm granite I want from a counter top company’s dumpster. I think it can be a great “flagstone” patio.
My problem is how to make the surface nonskid while keeping as much of the color of stone as possible.
Options so far:
Scarify with grinder. I tried light random passes and it seemed ok but ugly.
Flame finish. I’ve seen this on TOH and have a torch. I believe this finish will not be what I’m looking for but I’ll give it a try on a scrap.
Sub is doing stamped, colored concrete entry on house I’m building and will add abrasive to sealer to make it safer. I’m not sure if the sealer will stick to my polished stone.
Yesterday they installed granite top at job and the installer vaguely remembered hearing about a sealer, abrasive treatment for granite outdoors. This seems the obvious best choice but I can’t find anything with google. Anybody know about this?
Thanks for any and all ideas.
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try a belt sander..
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Yup I agree
I think a good 36 grit would roughin it up but be more uniform than a grinder.Do you look to the government for an entitlement, or to GOD for empowerment. BDW
40 grit in an SC wet / dry belt might upscale that...Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
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Get the biggest baddest power washer (4000-5000 psi.) Set the stone and power wash.
I did this to Marble entry that caused a hospitalization on the first day the store was open. Rain and Polished marble=bad idea. It worked well and gave a nice textured finish.