SurfPrep interface pads for sanding curves and profiles
A sander wants to ride flat. That’s a problem on old-house woodwork, where the surface is full of round-overs, coves, and profiled trim. This interface pad fixes that. It’s a soft foam layer that goes between your sanding pad and the abrasive.
The foam gives, so the abrasive presses into the shape of the molding instead of flattening it. You keep the crisp profile and still sand it clean. The 3″ x 4″ grey pad has 6 holes that line up with the dust collection so you keep the vacuum working through it.
Frequently asked questions
What are interface pads?
An interface pad is a soft foam pad that sits between your sander and the abrasive so it conforms to the shape of the surface. The foam gives, so the abrasive presses into the shape of a molding instead of flattening it. This SurfPrep pad is 3 inches by 4 inches in grey.
Do I need an interface pad?
You need one when you are sanding curves and profiles that a flat pad would flatten out. A sander wants to ride flat, which is a problem on old-house woodwork full of round-overs, coves, and profiled trim. The interface pad lets the abrasive follow that shape so you keep the crisp profile and still sand it clean.
Does the SurfPrep interface pad work with dust collection?
Yes. The 3 inch by 4 inch grey pad has 6 holes that line up with the dust collection, so you keep the vacuum working through it. It is a soft foam layer that goes between your sanding pad and the abrasive.