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When you need to smooth a surface then look at the RS range of sandpaper, sanding blocks, and sanding pads. Our assortment of grades, grain materials and sheet sizes will allow you to fully prep any surface or material, from general sanding to creating an ultra smooth finish. We have three main abrasive materials for you to choose from, including aluminium oxide, silicon carbide and synthetic fibres, all from leading brands such as 3M, Flexovit, RS PRO and Norton.

### Sandpaper and Sandpaper Rolls

Sandpaper (sometimes referred to as glasspaper) is a type of thick paper with abrasive materials on one or both sides. Although it is called sandpaper, the abrasive material is typically aluminium oxide or silicon carbide. Abrasive cloths have a similar construction, but the base material is cloth rather than paper. Abrasive cloths are sometimes referred to as emery cloths and use emery as the abrasive.

Sandpaper rolls for use on wood, metals, composites, paint and woodturning applications. It is abrasive grit on flexible backing sheets used to smooth many types of material. The backing sheets may be covered with different materials such as glass, aluminium oxide, silicon carbide, garnet or other specialist grit. Each type of grit has different characteristics which make each most suitable for specific applications, an understanding of the types of grit is essential so that the right type is chosen for a particular job. The cloth is used where a high degree of flexibility is required.

### Sanding Blocks

Sanding blocks are used for hand-sanding wood and cleaning or polishing metals. An alternative to sandpaper, they are reusable, washable and comfortable to hold. Because of their flexibility, they're ideal for sanding in tight spaces, over complex contours and on areas that may require the special attention that can only be achieved manually.

### Types of sanding blocks

Sanding blocks are made from a variety of abrasive materials, including aluminium oxide and diamond. Depending on the material you are sanding, different grades with varying grit levels can be selected. This lets you apply firmer or gentler levels of abrasion as required. Similarly to another kind of sandpaper, sanding blocks are used for sanding or finishing a wide range of natural and synthetic materials. These include plastics, wood, gold, silver, platinum, copper, brass, iron, steel, ceramics, aluminium, bronze and pewter.



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<p>Sanding blocks are used for hand-sanding wood and cleaning or polishing metals. An alternative to sandpaper, they are reusable, washable and comfortable to hold. Because of their flexibility, they're ideal for sanding in tight spaces, over complex contours and on areas that may require the special attention that can only be achieved manually.</p><h3>Types of Sanding Blocks</h3><p>Sanding blocks are made from a variety of abrasive materials, including aluminium oxide and diamond. Depending on the material you are sanding, different grades with varying grit levels can be selected. This lets you apply firmer or gentler levels of abrasion as required. Similarly to other kinds of sandpaper, Abrasive blocks are used for sanding or finishing a wide range of natural and synthetic materials. These include plastics, wood, gold, silver, platinum, copper, brass, iron, steel, ceramics, aluminium, bronze and pewter.</p><h3>How can you use Sanding Blocks?</h3><p>The flexible form, sanding blocks can be cut to size to suit a variety of jobs. They are most commonly available made from foam or rubber, allowing water or washing-up liquid to be added to the block to help clean surfaces.</p>

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<p>Sanding hand pads are a manual tool used for light cleaning, polishing and finishing surfaces including wood, fibreglass, vinyl, plastic, concrete and ceramic.</p><h4>Sanding pad uses and applications</h4><p>Sanding hand pads are used for general purpose cleaning, deburring, blending, prep work and finishing without causing damage to your product. For example, you can use an abrasive hand pad to manually remove rust from old car exhaust.</p><h4>Features and benefits of sanding hand pads</h4><p>Sanding hand pads are usually made from fine grade aluminium oxide abrasives. They're designed not to shred or leave fine metal splinters during use. You can use them with water or solvents and can rinse them clean for reuse. Other benefits include:</p><ul><li>Alternative to steel wool, wire brushes or sandpaper- it leaves a smooth finished surface without altering the shape of the workpiece.</li><li>Suitable for use on a wide variety of materials</li><li>Reusable and won't rust</li><li>Can be folded, stacked or rolled for effective cleaning</li><li>Comfortable to hold and is flexible so you can produce a consistent finish</li></ul>

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<p>Sandpaper (sometimes referred to as glasspaper) is a type of thick paper with abrasive materials on one or both sides. Although it is called sandpaper, the abrasive material is typically aluminium oxide or silicon carbide. Abrasive cloths have a similar construction, but the base material is cloth rather than paper. </p><h4>What is sandpaper used for?</h4><p>Sandpaper is used to smooth surfaces such as wood or metal. The smoothing of surfaces might be a finishing touch or to prepare a surface before work takes place. Sandpaper and abrasive sheets can also be used to remove media such as paint or varnish from a surface.</p><h4>What is the difference between grades or grits of sandpaper?</h4><p>Sandpaper normally has a grade. This helps to differentiate between how smooth or coarse the sandpaper is. The higher the grade is, the finer the sandpaper is. For example, sandpaper with a grade (sometimes called grit) from 350 to 600 is fine and should be used for small imperfections. Sandpaper with lower grades such as 40 to 60 is coarser. A coarser grit enables you to strip materials and carry out heavy sanding.</p><h4>What is wet sandpaper?</h4><p>Some sandpaper can be used wet. The sandpaper is either sprayed with water or soaked prior to use. This has a number of benefits including reducing the dust generated and also improving the quality of the finish. Wet sanding is often used on vehicles to provide the smoothest possible surface before they are resprayed.</p><h4>Pack Sizes</h4><p>Sandpaper is available in a range of shapes and sizes. You can buy sandpaper in rolls, in larger sheets or smaller pre-cut pieces.</p>

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<p>3M sandpaper are renowned for their reliability and versatility. Suitable for various applications, from autombile to home decorating, 3M sandpaper combine with Speeglas welding filters for safe and effective solutions. With a selection of specialist models to suit all price ranges, 3M are a brand you can trust.</p><p>RS combines its customer first attitude with 3Ms high quality range of products to bring you the solutions you need when you need them. For tough, reliable products that stand up to the high demands of the most challenging industries, 3M stand above the crowd.</p><p>What is 3M Sandpaper used for?</p><p>3M sandpaper is a type of abrasive paper that's used for various tasks such as smoothing out rough surfaces, preparing surfaces for painting or staining, and removing rust. It can be used on wood, metal, plastic, and drywall. The key to getting the best results with 3M sandpaper is to use the right grit size: coarse-grit paper removes material more quickly while fine-grit paper provides a smoother finish.</p>

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