Multi tool sanding pads can help you achieve the look you are going for when sanding a project. The different sanding pads allow you to sand different projects using the same tool.

This article describes different sanding pads and what they are used for.

Sanding pads

Sanding pads come in various sandpaper grades, so you can choose exactly what you need for each project. You can choose the size, shape, and grit level of the sandpaper. The higher the number, the finer the grit. Lower numbers mean the sandpaper will be coarser.

Multi tool sanding pads for different projects

For small sanding projects, you can use a triangular sanding pad. The smaller finger sanding pad can also work for small projects. Larger sanding pads are meant for larger areas and surfaces.

Multi fit attachment design

With a multi fit attachment design, you can use many multi-function tools as long as they are compatible. For example, for some sanding pads, you will need the multi finger sanding attachment. For the triangular sanding pads, you will need the triangular attachment.

When to sand

You should sand wood projects focusing on the edges. You also need to sand before you apply the finish. When you are sanding anything, you want to choose the right size, coarseness, type, and tool.

If you are sanding small areas, you can use a small sheet of sandpaper. However, if you have a lot of area to sand, a sanding tool can make things much easier. Tools help you move the sandpaper quicker and easier than doing it by hand.

Sandpaper coarseness

When choosing sandpaper pads, you must also pay attention to the grit, or the coarseness of the sandpaper.

Extra coarse

Extra-course sandpaper refers to 36-grit sandpaper. It is used to remove paint or tough surfaces that require extra abrasiveness.

Coarse

Coarse sandpaper is between 40- and 50-grit and removes finishes and can roughly shape wood.

Medium

Medium sandpaper ranges from 60- to 100-grit. It is used for final shaping, primary sanding, and removing marks from wood.

Fine

Fine sandpaper, 120- to 220-grit, is best for final sanding.

Extra fine

Extra fine sandpaper should be used between coats of paint. Because it is ultra-fine, between 240- and 600-grit, it is used for polishing jobs.

Sanding attachment pads for handymen

You can use a sanding tool for smoothing doors, furniture, and shutters. For these types of projects, the triangular sanding pad works best.

Sanding attachment pads for painters

When priming a wall, you can use the triangular sanding pad to help smooth out rough wood, sand wood filler down, and smooth scraped paint that formed jagged edges.

Sanding attachment pads for DIYers

When completing home improvement projects yourself, having the right tools is crucial. If you need to sand a flat area, larger sanding attachment pads are best. If you need to sand tight spots or narrow edges, a triangular sanding pad is best.

Sanding attachment pads for craftsmen

Small sanding pads such as triangular sanding pads are good for fine sanding. For example, when you need a precision tool, this attachment works great.

It is best to start with coarse sandpaper and finish with fine sandpaper to get the look you want.

Sanding helps finish projects so that they look exactly how you want them to. You can use sandpaper or sanding tools and pads to create the finished look of your project.

Using a sanding tool can make your job as a handyman, craftsman, painter, or DIYer much easier and quicker. A sanding tool helps shape and level large surfaces of wood and removes blemishes.

When using a sanding tool, you must get sandpaper sheets that are compatible with your tool. Multi tools can be a good choice so you can use the same tool for different projects.