The Ultimate Guide To Abrasives At Brewers

The key to any successful decorating project is the prep. Sanding back old material from substrates can be a crucial part in ensuring you have the best possible finish. At Brewers we have a wide range of new abrasives that can be used on various decorating projects to help you get the job done.

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1. Abrasive Sheets

The siastrong Double Sided Sanding Sheets are brand new to the market, being highly robust and versatile – it must be seen to be believed!

1. Its perforation ensures sharp contours and makes precise sanding easy, even in hard-to-reach places.
2. The robust abrasive is washable, reducing significantly the need to constantly replace your sanding sheet.
3. The product is extra flexible and returns to its shape after being folded, kneaded or wrinkled for maximum useful life.
4. Can be used for sanding off old varnish, paints and stains, raised wooden fibres and keying surfaces for better paint adhesion.

The Oakey Sanding Sheets Packs are perfect for avid DIYers and the assorted packs are available for General Purpose, Wet & Dry and Between Coats. This is ideal for a wide range of DIY preparation projects including furniture upcycling, trim and more.

2. Sanding Blocks

New! The Norton Expert Abrasive Block removes material from hard and rough surfaces. It is extra coarse, designed for aggressive sanding jobs including plasterboard edges, concrete screed, old paint, adhesive and varnish layers. The sharp silicon carbide block has been created with a crumbling nature, exposing new sharp cutting edges that keep the block working for longer.

siasponge 7990 Combination Blocks are new to the market and have been designed for manual sanding of rebates, edges, contours and curves.

1. Colour coding means quick easy grade recognition
2. Highly flexible and washable
3. Solvent Free Technology ensures no acrid solvent odour
4. No fold, creases or kinks
5. Consistent sanding pattern
6. Does not become brittle
7. Suitable for use on woods, paints, fillers, varnish, lacquers, plastics and composites
8. Unique combination block allows use on ovolo with the radius
9. Rebates and undercuts are easily accessible with the acute angle
10. Aluminium oxide grains ensure good stock removal, longevity and constant surface finish

Arystox Assorted Blocks are created from extra high-density foam with premium resin bonding, offering exceptional durability for a consistent, even finish for professional decorators. 

The Micro-Crystalline Structure creates a uniform scratch pattern and can be used on a variety of surfaces including wood, plaster, metals, plastic, and glass. 

Plus, they can be used wet to limit dust and heat buildup. 

The ceramic oxide grain self sharpens for consistency up to 23 times before end of life with more cutting points per square centimetre for faster results with less effort.

3. Sanding Sponges

Norton Double Sided Sponges offer unmatched conformability, which is perfect for hard-to-reach areas and curved surfaces. 

They feature solvent free technology and are colour coded for instant identification. 

They can be used wet or dry, rinsed and reused for maximum efficiency, offering smooth and consistent results every time.

4. Sanding Pads

Arystox Assorted Pads feature self-lubricating stearate and a micro-crystalline structure, providing an even scratch pattern for a superior finish, and the ceramic oxide grain is self-sharpening, making sanding faster and less fatiguing. 

The foam adapts to any surface contour, perfect for mouldings, skirting boards and panelled doors.

5. Sanding Rolls

Rhynolite Yellow Line is a general-purpose abrasive roll with a high-performance aluminum oxide grain and a modified synthetic resin bond:

·         It has a highly resistant backing that is crease and tear resistant.

·         High initial cutting action for rapid stock removal.

·         Multipurpose usage for fantastic value for money.

·         Can be used on old paint, fillers, fibreglass, soft and resinous wood, wood coatings and walls.

New! Rhynolox Plus Line is a high-performance abrasive for dry sanding and fine finishing:

·         It is highly flexible, adapting to curves and contoured surfaces with ease.

·         The uniformity of scratch pattern creates optimum substrate preparation.

·         The clog resistant coating increases the longevity of the abrasive roll giving fantastic value.

·         Can be used on old paint, fillers, primers, topcoats, clear coats, fibreglass, gel coat, wood coatings and walls.

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