A substance used to sand, scour, scrub, smooth or polish by removal of the original material. The amount of material removed is determined by the size of the abrasive particles used (ie: grit) Sandpaper, scouring powders and steel wool are examples of abrasives.

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  • Travis says:

    How we do it is a common question. The answer is abrasives. Whether you have flagstone limestone, slate, Saltillo, marble, or travertine an abrasive is used on the surface to provide a desired finish. Abrasives are also used to accomplish a Polish. For better description click on polish.

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