What Makes a Good Quality Sandpaper?
Sandpaper is an effective tool used in many industries, from
construction and woodworking, to painting, metalwork, and more. With so many
brands of sandpaper to choose from, it can be difficult deciphering which one
is the best. There are a few factors to look for when shopping for high-quality
sandpaper. But before choosing a product off the shelf, it is important to know
what you are looking for in terms of your particular sanding project. Sandpaper
comes in several different assortments, varying in grade, grit count, material,
and more. So be sure to match the right sandpaper to your sanding needs!
For example, open-coat sandpaper is better for power sanding
since it has an opening in the back that allows for particle buildup. Whereas
closed-coat sandpaper is great for hand sanding since the backing is completely
covered in material. Choosing the right grit count is important, and depends on
the type of commodity you are sanding, the finish you are trying to achieve,
and more. Once you have figured out what type of sanding paper you are looking
for, you can review what makes a high-quality product.
Continue reading to
learn the two primary features of a high-quality sandpaper.
Strong Backing Material
A good-quality sandpaper will have a strong backing material
that won’t easily rip or crack at the slightest bend. Generally, sandpaper
backing is manufactured with paper material, but higher-quality products use a
film or fabric backing. These are more durable and won’t tear during use. Cloth
backings are also light-weight and very flexible, making it perfect for
concentrated hand sanding and contouring, or heavy-duty uses like rust removal
and metal shaping. Fabric backings can also be used for wet sanding
applications.
Grit that Sticks
The other prominent feature of high-quality sandpaper is the
ability for grit to “stick and stay.” Essentially what this means is, grit
material should stay on and not easily flake off before and during use. Also,
there should be sufficient grit coverage on the other side of the sanding sheet
or roll. If the grit does not stick well to the backing material, especially
during use, it will be more prone to tearing holes. The better grit stays and
sticks to the sandpaper backing, the longer it can be used in one setting. This
is because better-sticking grit continues to expose new, sharp edges as it is
being used for sanding.
Sandpaper America
Call Sandpaper America at 1-800-860-SAND to order
high-quality sanding products online or over the phone. We manufacture all of
our sandpaper products in-house, so you can trust they are well-crafted and
dependable.We carry a large inventory
of sanding sheets, rolls, discs, loadings, accessories, and more. And they are
all priced competitively! You can choose to place bulk orders, online orders,
emergency orders, and phone orders. Give us a call at 1-800-860-7263 for
information about affordable online sandpaper products, today.
