SandDollar Advantages over Maroon Pad with PSA Strips
Question
What advantages does SandDollar offer compared to PSA strips on a maroon pad?
Answer
- SandDollar pads have a long life (approximately 1500 sf/pad).
- They are extremely durable and tear resistant.
- Because of the unique design of the SandDollar pad, the chance of cutting through the finish is almost eliminated.
- The A/O grain bonded to the foam backing allows the pad to properly abrade the finish while still producing a very fine scratch pattern. Contractors can get a great-looking finish without running the risk of adhesion problems caused by improper abrasion.
- The coarse (Blue) pad excels at prepping the finish in a recoat application, while still producing a very fine scratch pattern.
- The SandDollar pads resist loading, but can be easily cleaned by vacuuming off or rinsing with water and then reused.
- They are used just like a screen or maroon pad, using a white pad or maroon pad as a driver.
- They can be used on any kind of finish: oil, water, or acid cure; but are not recommended for pre-finished floors.
- The cut-outs in the pad are to help with dust extraction and to minimize loading.
- Traditional PSA strips can tear and curl under easily which could leave adhesive residue on the finish. Also, if hook and loop strips are used, the paper can curl under and the hooks can scratch the finish. With the SandDollar there is no guessing at how many strips to use, what grit to use, and how to place the strips on the pad.