An "antique brush" in the context of stone finishing refers to a specialized abrasive brush used to create a textured, aged, or "leathered" finish on materials like granite, marble, and other natural stones. These brushes are designed to mimic the natural wear and tear that occurs over time, adding depth and character to the stone surface.
An "antique brush" in the context of stone finishing refers to a specialized abrasive brush used to create a textured, aged, or "leathered" finish on materials like granite, marble, and other natural stones. These brushes are designed to mimic the natural wear and tear that occurs over time, adding depth and character to the stone surface.
Purpose:
Creating an antique or textured finish:
The primary function is to impart a unique, aged appearance to stone surfaces, often replicating the look of naturally weathered stone.
Easing surfaces:
They can be used to soften the edges of a stone or to create a brushed or leathered effect on a previously flamed surface.
Types of Antique Brushes:
1. Silicon Carbide:
These are a common type, knwn for their durability and effectiveness in finishing edges and creating a leathered look.
2. Steel Wire:
Used for more aggressive cleaning, rust removal, and preparing surfaces for electrical connections.
3. Diamond:
Available for specialized applications, offering high abrasion and longevity.
The brush head is mounted on a base (e.g., Frankfurt style) that allows it to be attached to a grinding or polishing machine.
How they are used:
Polishing Machines: Typically used with a polisher or variable speed grinder at a low speed (below 3000 rpm).
Hand Grinders: Some types are designed for use with hand grinders.


Frankfurt Antique Brush: | |||
Product Name | Item NO. | Grit | Application |
Steel wire | HG 031 | Steel | For processing and cleaning the surface impurity of granite, marble, quartz etc.
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Steel wire | HG 032 | ||
Strong steel wire | HG 032 | ||
Spiral steel wire | HG 032 | ||
Spiral steel wire | HG 032 | ||
Dupont NM brush (the 6th generation) | HG035(A、B) | 24#、36#、46#、 60#、80#、120#、 180#、240#、320#、 500#、800#、1000#、 1200#、1500# | For polishing the granite marble, quartz etc.
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A strong brush | HG036 | ||
B strong brush | HG037 | ||
C strong brush | HG037-1 | ||
D strong brush | HG037-2 | ||
Fickert Antique Brush: | |||
Product Name | Item NO. | Grit | Application |
Steel wire | HG 038-1A | Steel | For processing and cleaning the surface impurity of granite, marble, quartz etc. |
Steel wire | HG 038-1 | ||
Fickert Antique Brush | HG040 | 24#、36#、46#、 60#、80#、120#、 180#、240#、320#、 500#、800#、1000#、 1200#、1500# 3000# | Widely used for polishing granite to get antique surface |
Fickert Strong Antique Brush | HG040-1 | ||
HG041 | |||
HG042 (A B C) | |||
Round Antique Brush: | ||||
Product Name | Item NO. | Screw Size | Grit | Application |
100mm Steel wire brush | HG 044 | M10 M14 M16 5/8”-11 | Steel 24#、36#、46#、 60#、80#、120#、 180#、240#、320#、 500#、800#、 | For polishing countertop, stair, column, marble, granite and concrete etc. Widely used for auto polishing machine and arm polishing machine. |
100mm brush | HG 045 | |||
100mm strong brush | HG 045-1 | |||
100mm snail lock brush | HG 047-3 | |||
125mm snail lock brush | HG 047-2 | / | ||
125mm snail lock brush | HG 047 | |||
Beehive brush | HG 047-1 | |||
150 mm brush | HG 049 | |||
180 mm brush | HG 050 | |||
200 mm brush | HG 051 | |||
230 mm brush | HG 048 | |||
250 mm brush | HG 052 | |||
300 mm brush | HG 053 | |||
350 mm brush | HG 053-1 | |||
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ADDRESS
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