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Dry stone polishing pads have diamonds and other abrasives embedded in a heat-resistant resin, allowing them to be used without water. Running them against abrasive surfaces such as granite and concrete slowly remove pad material which exposes fresh diamonds.  The diamond content and makeup of the resin matrix is what determines speed, longevity and quality of the polish that the...

Important: This post is a very general guide to help you understand the differences in complexity of installing various in floor heating systems.  This article DOES NOT replace the instructions that shipped with the product, and we won’t cover all steps or product limitations.  Always follow the instructions you receive with the product when installing in floor heating. With installation...

Radiant floor heating is a popular method for heating living and commercial spaces.  It is commonly used in new construction as an alternative to forced-air systems, or in conjunction with them for certain rooms, especially bathrooms.  Outdoors, it is used in slab to melt snow on driveways, walkways and in porches and patios.  Today we’re going to be talking about electric...

Fein started it all with the MultiMaster; an oscillating hand tool that allows you to quickly cut, strip, scrape, sand, and just about anything else in areas that would be impossible to reach with standard tools.  These tools are really indispensable, and once you’ve owned one, you will always have one in your toolbox because they save so much time. ...

Each type of grout has a specific consistency, and it is important to choose the appropriate float or it will be difficult to manipulate the grout.  Harder grout floats will scratch softer materials. You should choose the least abrasive grouts when working with softer stones and tiles, and use a float with a more flexible face.  Regarding scratching surfaces, I...

When shopping for knee pads, the most important thing is comfort.  We carry a broad assortment of knee pads, both hard and soft shell version.  Today I’m going to give you my take on my favorites from our catalog of soft shelled knee pads: Troxell USA Super soft, Troxell USA Leather Head, Barwalt Super Soft, and Master Wholesale Gel single...

When you need to drill a hole in stone or tile, usually for faucets or plumbing fixtures, the easiest way is with either a diamond hole saw or core bit.  Hole saws are usually used with either a 3/8” or ½” drill.  They have a pilot bit in the center for stability.  If you’re using a press or a angle...

At Master Wholesale we get a lot of questions about which wet tile saw blade is the best for porcelain tile.  Porcelain tile is a hard material that chips relatively easily.  Turbo rim blades cut quickly but will chip the tile more readily.  Narrow continuous rim blades cut with minimal chipping, but they can wander slightly due to the flexibility...

All granite wet polishing pads are not created equal. I’d like to give you a comparison based on my 20 years plus in the business. Diamond Resin Polishing pads differ in thickness, stiffness, the diamond matrix composition. The come in individual grits, and in sets of 3 to 8 pads. We have seen just about every pad from every vendor...