Steel Wool No. 1 Grit Pad for Stone Polishing and Surface Finishing
Description
Description
Steel Wool Hand Pad #1
Steel Wools #1 Grit are a professional-grade abrasive material used in stone fabrication and restoration for surface cleaning, preparation, and light abrasion tasks. In the stone industry, steel wool is commonly used to remove minor surface deposits, clean grout haze from stone tile installations, assist in the application and buffing of stone treatments and polishes, and perform light scuffing prior to sealer application. The #1 grit rating indicates a medium-grade coarseness suitable for effective cleaning without excessive scratching of finished stone surfaces. Steel wool works particularly
Always wear appropriate PPE. Follow local safety regulations when using power tools or chemical products.
- Attach the pad to your polisher using the correct backer pad.
- Start with the coarsest grit and progress through finer grits.
- Keep the pad flat and use steady, overlapping passes.
- Use water for wet polishing to flush slurry and keep surfaces cool.
- Always wear appropriate PPE.
Always wear appropriate PPE (ANSI Z87 eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection per the operation). Follow tool RPM ratings and local safety regulations.
