Restore Your Pool Surround with LustroPad Diamond Polishing Pads

Pool surrounds, often made of beautiful materials like travertine, limestone, or marble, can lose their luster over time due to weather exposure and foot traffic. Restoring these surfaces to their original shine not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also improves safety with a non-slip finish. With LustroPad's diamond polishing pads, you can take on this restoration project yourself, achieving professional results without hiring a service.

What You'll Need

• LustroPad diamond polishing pads suitable for your specific stone – travertine, limestone, or marble
• A variable speed angle grinder or a polishing machine
• Water source for wet polishing
• Safety gear: goggles, gloves, and a dust mask

Step-by-Step Process

1. Clean the Surface: Begin by thoroughly cleaning the pool surround to remove any dirt, debris, or algae. Use a mild detergent and water for best results.
2. Start with a Coarse Grit Pad: Attach a coarse grit LustroPad to your polishing machine. This will remove surface imperfections and prepare the stone for finer polishing.
3. Progress to Medium and Fine Grits: Gradually work through medium to finer grits, using each pad to remove the scratches left by the previous grit. Ensure you keep the surface wet to prevent overheating.
4. Finish with a Polishing Pad: Use the finest grit LustroPad for the final polish. This step enhances the stone's natural beauty and creates a smooth, shiny finish.
5. Rinse and Dry: Once polishing is complete, rinse the area well to remove any residual slurry and allow it to dry.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping grits: Always follow the sequence from coarse to fine.
• Applying uneven pressure: Keep the pressure consistent to avoid gouging the stone.
• Polishing dry: Always keep the surface adequately wet during polishing.

When to Use Which Grit

Using the correct grit is crucial for effective polishing. Start with a 50 or 100 grit pad for heavy scratches or uneven surfaces. For general maintenance and light surface scratches, you might begin with a 200 grit. Progressing to 400 and 800 grits will refine the surface, and finishing with a 1500 or 3000 grit pad will give you a high gloss finish.

By using LustroPad's diamond polishing pads, you can achieve a professional-looking restoration of your pool surround. Enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done and the enhanced beauty and safety of your pool area.