Elmers spray adhesive turns plain sandpaper into stick-on paper
Adhesive-backed sandpaper costs a lot more than the regular kind. The trick most restorers use is to buy plain sandpaper and add the adhesive yourself. That’s what this is for.
Spray a coat of Elmers multi-purpose spray adhesive on the back of any sandpaper, then press it onto a sanding block, a flat backer, or a dowel. It dries fast, so you can start sanding right away. Wrapping it around a dowel gives you a shaped sanding tool that follows curves and molding profiles a flat block can’t reach.
Good for
- Backing plain sandpaper to blocks and backers
- Making sanding dowels for curved and profiled work
- General spray-on bonding around the shop
Frequently asked questions
Can you use spray adhesive to make your own sandpaper?
Yes. That is the main use here. Spray a coat of Elmers multi-purpose spray adhesive on the back of plain sandpaper, then press it onto a sanding block, a flat backer, or a dowel. It lets you make adhesive-backed sandpaper for a fraction of the price of buying it pre-backed.
How long does Elmers spray adhesive take to dry?
It dries fast, so you can start sanding right away after pressing the sandpaper onto your block or dowel.
How do you make a sanding dowel?
Spray the adhesive on the back of sandpaper and wrap it around a dowel. That gives you a shaped sanding tool that follows curves and molding profiles a flat block cannot reach.