Abrasives

Abrasive Sanding Discs, Sandpaper & Sanding Accessories

TM Hardware offers a wide selection of abrasives for sanding, surface preparation, finishing and material removal. Our selection includes abrasive sanding discs, sandpaper, sanding belts, sanding pads and abrasive accessories in multiple sizes, grits and attachment styles.

Whether you are preparing wood for finishing, smoothing furniture surfaces or performing professional sanding work, you can choose from abrasives designed for different materials, tools and applications.

Types of Abrasives

Our abrasive selection includes several types of sanding products to match different equipment and finishing requirements.

• Abrasive Sanding Discs – Available in 5-inch and 6-inch sizes with multiple hole patterns and grit options.
• PSA Sanding Discs – Pressure-sensitive adhesive discs designed for compatible sanding equipment.
• Hook-and-Loop Sanding Discs – Convenient abrasive discs for quick installation and removal.
• Aluminum Oxide Abrasives – Available in standard and premium options for a wide range of sanding applications.
• Silicone Carbide Abrasives – Sanding discs available in different sizes, hole patterns and grits.
• Film-Backed Abrasives – Premium FilmBac discs available in fine and coarse grits for consistent sanding performance.
• Sanding Belts – Resin cloth and zirconia alumina belts for compatible portable sanding equipment.
• Sanding Pads and Accessories – Interface pads, backup pads and conversion pads for different sanding systems.

Choose the Right Sanding Disc

Selecting the right sanding disc depends on the sanding tool, material, attachment method and desired finish. TM Hardware carries abrasive discs in different diameters, hole configurations and grit ranges to help match your application.

For example, PSA abrasive discs use an adhesive backing, while hook-and-loop sanding discs allow for quick changes between abrasive grades. Products are available in coarse grits for material removal as well as finer grits for smoothing and finishing.

Aluminum Oxide & Silicone Carbide Sanding Discs

Our selection includes both aluminum oxide sanding discs and silicone carbide sanding discs. Aluminum oxide options are available across a broad range of grits and configurations, while silicone carbide abrasives provide additional choices for specific sanding and finishing requirements.

We also offer premium FilmBac aluminum oxide abrasives, Premier Red abrasives, Fabramesh discs and ceramic aluminum oxide options in various sizes and grit ranges.

Professional Sanding Accessories

Complete your sanding setup with compatible backup pads, interface pads and conversion pads. These accessories can help adapt sanding equipment for different abrasive attachment systems and hole configurations.

TM Hardware also offers palm sanders and pneumatic random orbit sanders designed for compatible PSA and hook-and-loop sanding discs.

Shop Abrasives by Grit and Size

Finding the correct grit is important for achieving the desired sanding result. Coarser grits are generally used for more aggressive sanding and material removal, while finer grits are suited for smoothing surfaces and preparing them for finishing.

Our abrasive products are available in common 5-inch and 6-inch sanding disc sizes, along with sanding belts and rolls. Multiple grit ranges are available, including coarse, medium and fine options.

Frequently Asked Questions About Abrasives

What are abrasive sanding discs used for?

Abrasive sanding discs are used for sanding, smoothing, surface preparation and material removal. They are commonly used with orbital sanders and other compatible sanding equipment.

What is the difference between PSA and hook-and-loop sanding discs?

PSA sanding discs use a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing to attach to the sanding pad. Hook-and-loop sanding discs attach using a reusable hook-and-loop system, allowing the abrasive to be changed quickly.

What grit sanding disc should I use?

The appropriate sanding grit depends on the application. Coarser grits are generally used for heavier sanding and material removal, while finer grits are used for smoothing and finishing surfaces.

What are aluminum oxide sanding discs?

Aluminum oxide sanding discs use aluminum oxide abrasive material and are available in a wide range of grits, sizes and attachment styles for sanding and surface preparation applications.

Does TM Hardware sell sanding belts?

Yes. TM Hardware offers portable sanding belts in different sizes and grit ranges, including resin cloth and zirconia alumina options.

Where can I buy abrasive sanding discs?

TM Hardware offers a broad selection of abrasive sanding discs, sandpaper, sanding belts and sanding accessories in different sizes, grits and attachment configurations.