How to Polish Solid Surface Countertops

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How to Polish Solid Surface Countertops - Gloss Finish

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In this video I will show you how to polish solid surface material to a gloss finish. This process will work on various products include Staron, Corian, HI-MACS, Livingstone, Stonia, Avonite, Hanwa and other similar solid surface materials.
A gloss finish should be performed after the completion of the matte and satin sanding steps. I have included the links to those two videos below. If you already have a solid surface countertop with a gloss finish, follow these steps in this video to revitalize your countertop.
How to Polish Solid Surface Countertops - Matte Finish
• How to Sand and Polish...
How to Polish Solid Surface Countertops - Satin Finish
• How to Sand and Polish...
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📒 Show Notes and Resource Guide ith Time Codes 📒
1. (:00) Intro - How to Polish
• How-To: Solid Surface ...
2. (:08) Supplies Needed:
• How-To: Solid Surface ...
3. (:28) Rubbing Compound Stage:
• How-To: Solid Surface ...
4. (4:48) Polishing Stage:
• iPhone Microphone Revi...
5. (8:27) Final Clean and Buff to a High Polish:
• How-To: Solid Surface ...
6. (9:30) Matte, Satin, Semi-Gloss and Gloss:
• How-To: Solid Surface ...
7. (10:57) Finish Comparison of Light and Dark Materials:
• How-To: Solid Surface ...
QUESTION - Have a question about Countertops, Fabrication or Anything Else? Post in the comments section of this video!
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Disclaimer: Wear safety equipment at all times. At times we remove safety equipment for the sake of filming. These videos are for entertainment and as such any process you follow is done at your own risk.

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@AndyGraves 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. If you have any ideas or questions, please comment. Let me know if you have any ideas for future videos.

@georgebadra1384 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@ethanadriel614 3 жыл бұрын

instablaster...

@abijith3108 2 жыл бұрын

Which polish compound is better for glossy finish

@AndyGraves 2 жыл бұрын

You should use the polishing compound not the rubbing compound. Click on the link in the description.

@williamwilliams2339 Жыл бұрын

How long can one generally expect the shine to last before reapplication? I know this is going to depend on usage/wear but just curious on an average time frame. I don’t want to polish mine if I’m going to have to do this every 6 months or less. Have a lot of solid surface counter top sqft to do in this kitchen.

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

Doing this process you're actually shining the material. It's not like an application of wax that will deteriorate over time. The only thing that will make less shiny is if you scratch it. So if you have a dark color countertop you're going to see the scratches more. If you have a light color countertop, it will stay shiny for years.

@dhoffman2290 Ай бұрын

@@AndyGraves Thanks for posting this video. My local big box didn't seem to know if there was any variability in Solid Surface texture. I guess this means we can gloss it up from the matte finish it comes in. Are there any manufacturers that deliver a custom counter that is NOT only in matte finish? I assume a local counter shop may be able to make it glossy, if I desire.

@vincentvo773 4 жыл бұрын

what about polishing? and before to polish the countertop, do I have sand it by semi-gloss first and polishing after? Thank you Andy.

@AndyGraves 4 жыл бұрын

Sand up to 600 grit and then polish like I do in the video. This should make it extremely shiny.

@vincentvo773 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you .

@vincentvo773 4 жыл бұрын

Andy , asking you last question. can you please provide me the number of right hand corner of the polish compound,(5 digit number) because it wasn’t clear. Appreciate it .

@AndyGraves 4 жыл бұрын

I looked at the image and I'm not sure either. I always just buy the one from Amazon.

@vincentvo773 4 жыл бұрын

Andy Graves Thank you Andy, I did purchase and wait for it.

@Stack_wins Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it.

@richzatkovich1012 Жыл бұрын

Great video! We have Staron counter tops and a seamless sink. I assume I can use this method to clean up the sink which is discolored and scratched? Also what is the best way / product, to keep the sink from staining so quick? Thx!

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

Sand the sink with 400 grit sandpaper and maroon Scotchbrite. That should clean it and keep it from staining so quick.

@janiswheeler8809 Жыл бұрын

I have tried everything on my Formica to get a shine back.

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

Yes

@thewiseguy3529 Жыл бұрын

I have an old Fleetwood motorhome with solid surface countertops. I can't figure out what type they are. Would you happen to know? It's a 1997 Fleetwood American Tradition

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

I have no clue but you can email me a few pictures and I can try to let you know.

@vinjameson3944 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@AndyGraves 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@suave3330 Жыл бұрын

Bro what pads are those (brand)? Also what speed are you on? I tried this and not have the same results

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

It's all about the sanding. Clean the sander and material in between each grit. The polisher will make it shiny pretty fast if it's sander correctly without deep swirl marks. The pads are the ones from 3m, I think I put a link in the description.

@hidupkeranaallahtaala9679 Жыл бұрын

What material surface fot counter top?? Its ok or not to use the polishing liquid on the quartz stone top?

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

Use bar keepers friend

@jrangeles6087 3 жыл бұрын

is there other substitute or chemical that i can use in buffing?

@jrangeles6087 3 жыл бұрын

can i use the turtle wax coz i cant afford the 3m rubbing compound that you use

@AndyGraves 3 жыл бұрын

Try an inexpensive polishing compound. Wax will make it shiny but then you will have a layer of wax on your countertop.

@joannepalmer3624 2 жыл бұрын

Does this process take scratches off Corian or do I need to lightly sand it first? If I need to sand it, what grit paper do I use?

@AndyGraves 2 жыл бұрын

Check out my other videos that show the sanding process. Polishing will not remove the scratches.

@mauriceborsboom40 Жыл бұрын

Hi andy is this composite? gr Maurice

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

Hello, yes it is, it's acrylic plastic. It's the same as Corian solid surface.

@shoaibahmad4050 2 жыл бұрын

Sir. It can be used for artificial marble top..please reply ..

@AndyGraves 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, if it's acrylic or polyester material.

@janiswheeler8809 Жыл бұрын

Will this work in Formica?

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

Yes

@vincentvo773 4 жыл бұрын

can you please give me detail of the 2 bottle name of polishing material. Thank you

@AndyGraves 4 жыл бұрын

It's 3M rubbing compound and policing compound. You can find it on Amazon.

@SarahAyalah 4 жыл бұрын

Andy Graves is it the one for cars? There are a lot of options.

@SarahAyalah 4 жыл бұрын

Could you give me the number on the bottom of both to look them up?

@AndyGraves 4 жыл бұрын

@@SarahAyalah Rubbing Coumpound - www.amazon.com/dp/B000N9OE1E/?ref=exp_olivemill_dp_vv_d . Polishing Compound - www.amazon.com/dp/B000VNHV62/?ref=exp_olivemill_dp_vv_d

@janiswheeler8809 Жыл бұрын

Does this work on Formica?

@AndyGraves Жыл бұрын

Yes

@sammineo9972 3 жыл бұрын

Will this procedure work on granite? Thank You

@AndyGraves 3 жыл бұрын

No it will not work on granite.

@rafaelcornavaca436 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy the polishing products and pads

@AndyGraves 3 жыл бұрын

I have links on the description for Amazon.

@waynetownsend9553 3 жыл бұрын

Hi good video, question this is in Formica correct and I know the video is old, but how long did the shine last thank you

@AndyGraves 3 жыл бұрын

No, this is Solid Surface material and will last forever unless you scratch it.

@georgebadra1384 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, what material are you spraying with polish? Thank you

@AndyGraves 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just spraying out with water.

@georgebadra1384 3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear, I am a new beginner in this business. Can you help me with your experience? I want to know the correct proportions for mixing polyester with granules and carbonate, please and thank you very much

@AndyGraves 3 жыл бұрын

I only fabricate so I don't know.

@adorialuster7170 3 жыл бұрын

Will this work on Corain counter top?

@AndyGraves 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@lindamoua2826 4 жыл бұрын

Andy, does the 3M compound work on any type of countertop?

@AndyGraves 4 жыл бұрын

@nadajozic315 3 жыл бұрын

Can this polish my matte quartz countertop?

@AndyGraves 3 жыл бұрын

@lokeshlohar9695 4 жыл бұрын

Where can I found this buffing pads , can you please provide link or name of pads,.

@AndyGraves 4 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B000YOMXFW/?ref=exp_olivemill_dp_vv_d

@lokeshlohar9695 4 жыл бұрын

@@AndyGraves thank you sir

@brockmorrisontheshortround 2 жыл бұрын

what if its new

@AndyGraves 2 жыл бұрын

What if what's new?

@brockmorrisontheshortround 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyGraves hello thanks for getting back . I want to make it shine without using epoxy

@AndyGraves 2 жыл бұрын

If the countertop is new you still need to sand the counter before you polished it. If you polish without sanding it will show all the coarse sanding marks.