Sandpaper from the manufacturer
Rolls, sheets, hook & loop discs, abrasive mesh and sanding sponges. Paper and cloth backing, waterproof SiC paper, aluminium oxide grain. Grit from P40 to P2000.
Sandpaper is a flexible abrasive on a paper or cloth backing coated with grain (aluminium oxide or silicon carbide). The FEPA number (P40…P2000) shows the grain size: the higher the number, the finer the grain and the smoother the finish. Use P40–P80 for heavy stock removal, P120–P240 to prepare for paint, and P800–P2000 for wet sanding of lacquer.
Types of NovoAbrasive sandpaper
| Category | Purpose | Items |
|---|---|---|
| Sandpaper rolls | Rolls on paper and waterproof cloth backing, P40–P320. Cut to any size, for hand and machine sanding. | 18 products |
| Sandpaper sheets | Sheets 230×280 mm: cloth backing for dry sanding and waterproof SiC paper up to P2000 for wet sanding. | 8 products |
| Hook & loop discs | Discs 115–225 mm with holes for random orbital and orbital sanders, P40–P320. | 48 products |
| Abrasive mesh | Mesh for filler, plaster and paint: does not clog with dust, P60–P320. | 7 products |
| Sanding sponges | Flexible sponges with 4-sided abrasive for profiles and curved parts, P80–P320. | 10 products |
Sandpaper grit: which to choose
| Grit | Use | Page |
|---|---|---|
| P40–P60 | Heavy stock removal, old coatings, rust, levelling timber | — |
| P80–P100 | Rough sanding of wood and metal, cleaning filler | — |
| P120–P150 | Preparing surfaces for primer, sanding filler | P120 |
| P180–P220 | Intermediate sanding between coats of primer and lacquer | P180 |
| P240–P320 | Final sanding before painting, working plastic | P240 |
| P400–P600 | Matting lacquer, preparing for polishing | — |
| P800–P1000 | Wet sanding of lacquer, removing runs and dust | P1000 |
| P1500–P2000 | Final wet sanding before polishing a car | P2000 |
How to choose sandpaper
First define the task: heavy removal (P40–P80), preparation (P120–P240) or finishing (P320 and finer). Move between grits without skipping more than one step, otherwise scratches from the coarse grain will show under the paint.
Wet sanding needs waterproof silicon carbide (SiC) paper, available as 230×280 mm sheets. For machine sanding take hook & loop discs with dust-extraction holes; for filler take mesh, which does not clog.
Aluminium oxide is universal for wood, metal and filler; silicon carbide is sharper and intended for lacquer, plastics and wet sanding.