Which abrasive do you need?
Four quick questions – and you have the product, starting grit and grit sequence for your project.
- 1MaterialChoose now
- 2Method–
- 3Goal–
- 4Size–
Step 1 of 4: What are you working on?
Choose the surface you’re sanding – it determines the abrasive and the grit range.
Not sure?
The grit guide explains which grit is right for what – or just ask us directly.
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Which abrasive do you need?
Four quick questions – and you have the product, starting grit and grit sequence for your project.
Before you buy
Questions about choosing
Which grit do I need?
Coarse (P24–P80) removes material, medium (P100–P180) shapes and levels, fine (P220–P400) smooths and prepares, very fine (P500–P1000) mattes paint, and ultra-fine (P1200 and up) is the finish before polishing. The grit guide explains every step; the abrasive finder tells you the grit for your project.
Can I skip grits?
Never more than double the grit number: after P80 comes P120 or P150, not P240. Otherwise the scratches from the coarse grit stay visible – even more so under paint and oil.
What does the P in front of the grit mean?
The P stands for the European FEPA standard: the higher the number, the finer the grain. American ratings without a P (“grit”) follow the CAMI standard – up to about P220 the numbers are practically the same, above that they are not: 400 grit is roughly P600.
Will the discs fit my random orbital sander?
Yes, if the diameter (125 or 150 mm) and the hook-and-loop fixing match. The multi-hole pattern fits any hole layout. Every product page lists under “Technical details” which machines the product is made for.