Silicate Marble Polishing in Ajmer
If your polished floor looks bright but shallow, silicate is usually the missing step. It is applied after diamond polishing and bonds with the stone surface, deepening the gloss and slowing down how fast it dulls. Work in Ajmer is planned as a scheduled visit: the crew and machines travel together on a fixed date, and the rate is written down after the floor is seen in person or from clear photos.
- Gloss and polish-condition check first
- Masking of skirting, walls and fittings
- Diamond polishing to the grit the treatment needs
- Even section-by-section silicate application
At a glance
- Sil200 / Sil800
- Wet-look gloss
- Applied after polishing
A real before and after photo is added here for the strongest result.
What is included in silicate marble polishing
- Diamond polishing to the grit the treatment needs
- Even section-by-section silicate application
- Machine buffing to remove residue and streaks
- Edge and corner treatment by hand
- Walkway protection until the surface sets
- Cleaning advice so acid cleaners never touch it
- Gloss and polish-condition check first
- Masking of skirting, walls and fittings
What each surface needs
| Treatment | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sil200 | Fast build, strong initial gloss | Homes and moderate traffic |
| Sil800 | Deeper wet look, holds gloss longer | Lobbies, showrooms, hotels |
| Over new stone | Protects an unworn surface | Recently laid or newly polished floors |
| Over worn stone | Short-lived unless polished first | Only after a full diamond sequence |
Every surface is tested on a hidden patch before work starts, so you see the result before committing to the whole floor.
How the job runs
- Assessment to confirm silicate suits the stone and the room
- Diamond polishing to 800-1500 grit so there is a finish worth locking in
- Silicate applied in sections and buffed while it reacts
- Second pass on heavy areas for even gloss
- Gloss check and a list of cleaners to avoid
Silicate Marble Polishing rates in Ajmer
| Work | Guide band | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Polish plus Sil200 | Rs 15-25 per sq ft | Homes, standard traffic |
| Polish plus Sil800 | Rs 25-35 per sq ft | Lobbies, hotels, heavy traffic |
| Silicate over an already polished floor | Quoted after inspection | Floor must still be sound |
| Repeat maintenance treatment | Quoted after inspection | Every 1-3 years |
Rates depend on surface type, damage depth, area and access. The figure is written down before work begins.
Marble and granite need different treatment
| Marble | Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | Softer, scratches more visibly | Harder, resists scratches |
| Acid | Etches immediately, never use | Dulls the surface, avoid |
| Finishing | Diamond pads up to 3000 grit | Its own pad set and compounds |
| Typical aftercare | Sealer every 12-24 months | Sealer on kitchen and stairs |
| Gloss achievable | Very high on hard whites | Deep lustre, not mirror |
We keep separate pad sets and compounds for each, because using marble products on granite (or the reverse) is the fastest way to end up with a hazy surface.
Every job ends with a walkthrough. You see the gloss reading, the treated patches and the joints before the crew packs up, and the same crew owns any correction needed later.
Machines are matched to the job. A 400 mm single-disc machine for open floors, edge machines for skirtings and staircases, and hand blocks for corners and thresholds where a machine cannot safely reach.
Team composition is consistent: a supervisor plus two machine operators on standard jobs, with additional hands for staircases, multiple floors or tight access. The same supervisor stays with the job start to finish.
Why clients book us
- We polish before we treat, never over a dull surface
- Sil200 and Sil800 applied by trained crews
- Product chosen for the stone, not one bottle for all
- Residue buffed off before handover
Serving Ajmer and nearby areas
Ajmer jobs are booked as a fixed visit batch, so travel is planned into the date instead of being added as a surprise. Work in Ajmer is planned as a scheduled visit: the crew and machines travel together on a fixed date, and the rate is written down after the floor is seen in person or from clear photos. Inspections are booked within 24-48 hours and most jobs take 1-2 days. Call 86070 01043 or WhatsApp photos of your floor for an indicative rate.
Silicate Marble Polishing - common questions
Is silicate the same as waxing the floor?
No. Wax sits on the surface and wipes off. Silicate reacts with the calcium in the marble and hardens the surface layer, so the gloss is part of the stone and survives mopping.
How long does it last?
Roughly two to three years in homes and one to two years in heavy-footfall lobbies. Using a pH-neutral cleaner instead of acid is the biggest factor.
Can it be applied to a floor that was never polished?
It can, but it is rarely worth it, because silicate amplifies whatever surface it meets and locks in scratches. We polish to 800-1500 grit first or refuse the treatment.
Will it make the floor slippery?
A high-gloss finish is smoother when wet. In bathrooms, kitchens and on staircases we recommend a satin or crystallised finish instead of mirror gloss.
How long before we can walk on it?
The floor is walkable the same evening. Only normal drying after the polishing stage is needed, with no curing days.
Can you polish a floor that mixes marble and granite?
Yes, and it is common in lobbies and staircases. Each surface is polished to a matching level of sheen rather than the same pad sequence, so the two read as one floor.
Is granite easier to maintain than marble?
It is less acid-sensitive and harder, so it stains and scratches less. It still dulls from repeated wrong cleaning, and it still needs sealing in wet or greasy areas.
Why does marble etch while granite does not?
Marble is calcium-based, so acid dissolves the surface and leaves a white mark. Granite is silicate-based and resists acid better, though strong acid still dulls its polish.