Product Details
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These 20 inch steel wool pads feature a needle-punched construction for added toughness. This design eliminates tearing and edge fraying, and it minimizes the susceptibility to bunching up. If you have uneven floors, then this is the ideal steel wool pad for you (check out our and if you have a smaller buffer). The pad comes in eight grades ranging from the the finest grade (similar to 300-600 grade sandpaper) to extra coarse (comparable to 30-40 grade sandpaper).
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If you're looking for a different size or style of steel wool pad, please check out our full line of .
Comparison Chart
Grade | Sandpaper Equivalent | Use |
#0000 (Finest) | 300 - 600 grit | For buffing and cleaning. Buffs wood, shellac, lacquer, and varnish with wax or oil. |
#000 (Extra-Fine) | 280 - 320 grit | For buffing, polishing, and removing. Buffs new wax finishes and polishes stainless steel. Removes paint drips and splatters, as well as minor burns from wood and leather. |
#00 (Fine) | 150 - 220 grit | For buffing, cleaning, cutting, and removing. Buffs final finish on painted trim. Removes old finishes with finish remover. |
#0 (Medium-Fine) | 100 - 150 grit | For cleaning and removing. Good for use on marble floors. Removes rust from metal surfaces. |
#1 (Medium) | 80 - 120 grit | For cleaning and preparing. Good for use on granite flooring. Cleans linoleum, rubber asphalt, and other resilient floors. Prepares wood for the first coat of paint and smooths raised grain. |
#2 (Medium-Coarse) | 60 - 80 grit | For cleaning and removing. Good for use on VCT floors. Cleans glass or stone surfaces. Removes scuff marks and old wax from floors. |
#3 (Coarse) | 40 - 60 grit | For removing. Removes old paint and varnish. |
#4 (Extra-Coarse) | 30 - 40 grit | For removing. Removes the toughest rust, dirt, old paint and varnish. Not recommended for high gloss surfaces or delicate finishes. |