MB Stone Care MB-14 Refine Honing Powder

MB Stone Care MB-14 Refine Honing Powder

Key Features

• Professional-Grade Performance:
• Formulated for use by stone care professionals, MB-14 Honing Powder delivers exceptional results in honing and refining natural stone surfaces.
• Versatile Application:
• Suitable for marble, travertine, limestone, and other calcite-based stones, this powder can address a range of surface imperfections, including scratches and dull spots.
• Restorative Properties:
• Effectively removes minor etch marks, wear patterns, and light scratches, helping to restore the natural beauty of stone surfaces.
• Easy-to-Use Formula:
• Simple application process makes it accessible for experienced professionals seeking efficient results.
• Enhance Your Stone Surfaces:
• Ideal for countertops, floors, and other interior stone installations.

Note

• All powders are packed by weight and not by volume.
• Always conduct a small-scale test in an inconspicuous area before full-scale application.
• Avoid contact with non-recommended surfaces.
• For Professional Use Only. Results and effectiveness will vary based on stone condition and type. This product is designed to hone stone surfaces giving a matte finish. The stone must be in a “Ready-To-Hone” state before using MB-14. In some cases, abrasives and/or diamond refinishing may be necessary to achieve desired results. Please send photos before purchasing to determine suitability for your project. MB Stone Care & Supply, LLC will not be held liable for misuse of this product.
• The following are guidelines are average. Different stones may require different techniques, powder, water, or pace depending on the inner physical & chemical characteristics. This product is no substitute for professionalism. If in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact us at (888) 509-5831.
• This compound is used wet at a low speed.

Directions for Use

Preparation

1. Clean the surface, to be honed, from any debris, sand, and dirt.
2. Protect surfaces that could be damaged by splatters with proper masking material.
3. The surface to be honed must be stripped from any possible topical coating or crystallizer
4. Mask/Protect surfaces that could potentially be damaged by splatters with proper masking material.

Directions for Countertops

1. Target area 2 – 3 sq ft and use 1⁄2 teaspoon of powder.
2. Place powder in a circular pattern smaller than the pad and add enough water to make a heavy cream-like paste.
3. Using a right-angle grinder/polisher, place a hog’s hair pad onto the product.
4. Keep the speed at no more than 900 RPM (600 RPM is best) and apply as much pressure as the machine can take before slowing to a stop.
5. Follow a consistent, pre-determined working pattern to ensure an even final result.
6. Keep the slurry wet by adding water when necessary.
7. Add MB-14 as needed.
8. Keep working the slurry on the stone surface until the desired result has been achieved.
9. Rinse well and squeegee the water off the surface.

Directions for Floors

1. Target area of 10 – 12 sqft, and use 2 ozs of powder.
2. Place powder in a circular pattern smaller than the pad.
3. Position the floor machine with a hog’s hair on top of the powder. (The proper floor machine should weigh between 130 and 160 lbs. and spin at no more than 175 RPM.)
4. Then release enough water from the machine tank to form a heavy cream-like paste.
5. While working the honing powder on the floor, keep a consistent, pre-determined working pattern, as if you were honing with diamond pads, to ensure an even final result.
6. Keep the slurry wet by adding water when necessary.
7. Add MB-14 as needed.
8. Keep working the slurry on the stone surface until the desired result has been achieved.
9. Rinse well and pick up the water using a wet/dry vacuum cleaner.

Documents

• Spec (PDF)
• SDS (PDF)
• Flyer (PDF)