Finishing Edges on Marble Tile

We have purchased marble for our shower - it has unfinished edges - can you stain them or what is the best way to finish them?

Mary Ann

Hello Mary Ann,

You need to have the edges polished by sanding. You need to start with a high speed rotating sander and 80 grit sandpaper. The use 120 grit, then use 240 grit and finally 360 grit sandpaper will bring out the luster. Otherwise I recommend you count the number tiles that you need the edge polished and take them to a fabrication shop and ask them to polished the edges for you. They will do a much better job.

Best wishes,
Tom Cordova

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