🔹 What is a Frankfurt Brush?
The Frankfurt brush is an essential abrasive tool for stonemasons aiming to personalize the finish of marble, granite, quartzite, limestone, or synthetic surfaces. It is designed in a standard Frankfurt-type format, compatible with automatic polishing machines.
🌍 Applications of the Frankfurt Brush
This type of brush allows for a wide range of decorative and technical finishes, including:
- 🪨 Aged finish
- ✨ Satin finish
- 🧱 Textured finish )
🐾 Leather effect finish
⛏ Aged or antique effect for rustic surfaces.
🧱 Texturing to highlight natural veins or add an artisanal character.
🔧 Anti-slip preparation for floors or outdoor surfaces.
⚙️ Available Types of Frankfurt Brushes
🔸 Silicon Carbide
- Very aggressive.
- Ideal for the initial aging steps.
- Available in coarse and medium grits.
🔸 Ceramic
- Excellent balance between durability and abrasiveness.
- Widely used for controlled finishes on natural stone.
💎 Synthetic Diamond
- High efficiency on hard materials like granite or quartz.
- Provides uniform wear and technical finish.
🟢 Cepiflex Rubber Brushes
- Exclusive to Cepicat.
- Specially formulated for smooth and satin finishes.
- Combine flexibility and abrasiveness without damaging the stone structure.
🧪 How to Choose the Right Brush
Depending on the desired final result, different brush types can be combined:
- Start: Silicon carbide (grit 36-80) to open the pore.
- Intermediate: Ceramic or diamond (grit 120-240) for controlled satin finish.
- Final: Cepiflex (fine grit 320-500) for a silky touch and natural appearance.
🚀 Benefits for the Stonemason
- 📈 Customized finishes for demanding clients.
- ⚙️ Compatible with standard workshop machinery.
- 💡Reduced use of chemical products.
- 🛠 Facilitates differentiation from competitors.
🏭 Application Sectors
- Production of decorative cladding.
- Design of aged tiles for indoor/outdoor use.
- Creation of unique countertops and artisanal products.
✅ If you're a stonemason looking to elevate your finishes, explore our range of abrasive Frankfurt brushes and exclusive Cepiflex rubber brushes. At Cepicat, we design tools to enhance your artisanal work.