When sanding or finishing a hardwood floor it is often advisable to use a floor sanding pad instead of a belt or screen. For example buffing between coats of floor finish will improve the smoothness of the final coat. Below is a table showing which Norton abrasive sand dollar pad to use for various stages of the project.
| Application | Blue
(Coarse) | Red
(Medium) | Yellow (Fine) | Green
(Very Fine) |
Surface Prep/ReCoat
Heavy Scratches | x | x | | |
| Surface Prep/ReCoat | | x | | |
Sealer Coat
Oil Modified | x | | | |
Sealer Coat
Acid Cure | x | | | |
Sealer Coat
Waterbase | | x | | |
Finish Coat
Oil Modified | | x | x | |
Finish Coat
Acid Cure | | x | x | |
Finish Coat
Waterbase | | | x | x |
