sanding pad

Handheld sanding surface

A sanding pad is a cushioned backing that holds sandpaper or abrasive material, typically attached to a power sander.

The pad provides consistent pressure and allows the abrasive to conform to surfaces.

Pads come in various shapes—round, square, triangular—to match different sanders and tasks: I need to replace the sanding pad on my orbital sander.

Related
  • gritDetermination or abrasive particles
  • fine gritTiny abrasive particles
  • orbitalRevolving around another
  • bufferProtective intermediate space
  • velcroFabric fastener using hooks

hook and loop · abrasive · wet sanding · smooth · smooth finish · dust · dust collection · wood · finish · coarse · fine · grain · rotary · backing · disc · sheet · swirl · stroke

Opposites
surface treatment action

sanding padpolish

Smooth by rubbing

sealant · varnish · lacquer · paint brush · primer

abrasive type/material

sanding padsteel wool

Abrasive metal fibers

wire brush · polishing cloth · scraper · microfiber cloth · file

Family

sand, pad, sands, sanded, sandy, sandier, sandiest, sander, sandiness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G