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Backing & Interface Pads

Backing and interface pads attach to sanders and polishers to provide cushioning and improve abrasive conformability.  Interface pads help sand contoured surfaces without gouging, while backing pads secure sanding discs or polishing bonnets to the tool.

What is the purpose of a backing pad?
A backing pad is attached to the sander or polisher and serves as the mounting surface for sanding discs or polishing pads. It provides firm, even support and helps ensure that abrasives stay securely attached—usually via hook-and-loop (Velcro) or PSA adhesive systems. Backing pads are essential for smooth, controlled sanding or buffing.

What is an interface pad and when should I use one?
An interface pad is a cushioned pad placed between the backing pad and sanding disc. It adds flexibility to the setup, allowing the abrasive to better conform to curved or contoured surfaces. It’s especially useful for final sanding, primer sanding, or working on automotive panels, edges, and delicate materials where a softer touch is required.

How do I choose the right backing or interface pad?
Consider:

  • Pad size (match your tool and abrasive diameter)

  • Attachment type: hook-and-loop is the most common for easy disc changes

  • Pad density: firmer pads are better for aggressive sanding; softer ones for finishing

  • Dust extraction holes: align hole patterns with your sanding discs for optimal dust removal
    Interface pads vary in thickness (commonly 5–10 mm)—thicker for more cushioning, thinner for more control.

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Bosch Professional | Backing Pad Rubber for GEX 125-1 AE-Toolcraft
R 229.00
R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00

Bosch Professional | Backing Pad Rubber for GEX 125-1 AE

Bosch

The professional blue power tools and accessories from Bosch are developed for professionals. Bosch creates new innovations in power tool...

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R 229.00
R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00
Makita | Pad BO5041 - Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 289.00
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00

Makita | Sander Backing Pad 125mm - fits various models

Makita

Makita Sander Backing Pad 125mm Rubber velcro pad (base) 3 screw holes in base Will fit on the following sanders: Makita B05031 Makita ...

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R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 289.00
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
Makita | Graphite Friction Pad 9401 1Pc - Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 89.00
R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00

Makita | Graphite Friction Pad 9401 1Pc

Makita

Graphite Friction Pad 9401 Graphite Friction pad for 9401 Belt sander 

R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 89.00
R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00
Bosch | Backing Pad (Medium) for PEX 300 AE - Toolcraft
R 329.00 - R 329.00
R 329.00
R 329.00
R 329.00 - R 329.00
R 329.00

Bosch | Backing Pad (Medium) for PEX 300 AE

Bosch

125mm Backing Pad Hook & loop (Velcro) Sanding Backing Pad for PEX 300 AE Medium, 125mm

R 329.00 - R 329.00
R 329.00
R 329.00
R 329.00 - R 329.00
R 329.00
MIRKA | Interface Disc Protector Pad 145mm - Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00

Mirka | Abranet Pad Saver 150mm

Mirka

  The MIRKA ABRANET Pad Protector Disc is designed to protect your orbital sander's backing pad from wear and tear, when sanding aggressively and ...

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R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
Bosch | Backing Pad Rubber (Medium) for PEX 125 - Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad Rubber (Medium) for PEX 125 - Toolcraft
R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00

Bosch | Backing Pad Rubber (Medium) for PEX 125

Bosch

Medium Rubber Backing Pad 125mm Velcro Medium Backing Pad for PEX sanders Suitable for: PEX 125 A, PEX 125 A-1, PEX 125 A-2, PEX 125 AE-1 &...

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R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
Makita | Cork Rubber Plate 9401 - Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 80.00
R 80.00 - R 80.00
R 80.00

Makita | Cork Rubber Plate 9401

Makita

Cork Rubber Plate 9401 For Makita belt sanders Cork rubber slipper plate Fits 9401 and 9403 sanders  

R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 80.00
R 80.00 - R 80.00
R 80.00
Festool | Multi JetStream2 150mm (6") Soft/Medium Pad 1Pk - Toolcraft
Festool | Multi JetStream2 150mm (6") Soft/Medium Pad 1Pk - Toolcraft
R 2,024.00
R 2,024.00 - R 2,024.00
R 2,024.00
R 1,672.00
R 1,672.00 - R 1,672.00
R 1,672.00

Festool | Multi JetStream2 150mm (6") Soft/Medium Pad 1Pk

Festool

FESTOOL. Our passion for high-quality power tools has continued for more than 90 years. We share this fascination with our users and fans. Our p...

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R 2,024.00
R 2,024.00 - R 2,024.00
R 2,024.00
R 1,672.00
R 1,672.00 - R 1,672.00
R 1,672.00
Bosch | Backing Pad (Hard) for PEX 220 Orbital Sander 125mm - Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad (Hard) for PEX 220 Orbital Sander 125mm - Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 345.00
R 345.00 - R 345.00
R 345.00

Bosch | Backing Pad (Hard) for PEX 220 Orbital Sander 125mm

Bosch

125mm Backing Pad Backing pad made for BOSCH PEX 220 A orbital sander 8 Mounting holes to screw it to the Bosch sander 8-hole on 65mm hole diamet...

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R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 345.00
R 345.00 - R 345.00
R 345.00
Festool | Interface Pad IP-STF D150/MJ2-15/1 - Toolcraft
R 649.00
R 649.00 - R 649.00
R 649.00
R 539.00
R 539.00 - R 539.00
R 539.00

Festool | Interface pad IP-STF D150/MJ2-15/1

Festool

FESTOOL. Our passion for high-quality power tools has continued for more than 90 years. We share this fascination with our users and fans. Our p...

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R 649.00
R 649.00 - R 649.00
R 649.00
R 539.00
R 539.00 - R 539.00
R 539.00
Festool | Protection Pad PP-STF D150 2Pk-Toolcraft
R 469.00
R 469.00 - R 469.00
R 469.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00

Festool | Protection Pad PP-STF D150 2Pk

Festool

FESTOOL. Our passion for high-quality power tools has continued for more than 90 years. We share this fascination with our users and fans. Our p...

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R 469.00
R 469.00 - R 469.00
R 469.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
Bosch | Backing Pad for GEX 34-150-Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad for GEX 34-150-Toolcraft
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Bosch | Backing Pad for GEX 34-150

Bosch

Backing Pad (Medium) for 150mm Random Orbital Sanders Multi-Hole Sanding Pads for random orbital sanders are intended for the sanding of paint...

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Bosch | Backing Pad Rubber (Medium) for PEX Sanders - Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad Rubber (Medium) for PEX Sanders - Toolcraft
R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00

Bosch | Backing Pad Rubber (Medium) for PEX Sanders

Bosch

Medium Rubber Backing Pad Backing Pad Ø 115mm Medium for Pex Random Orbital Sanders Suitable for: PEX 115 A, PEX 115A-1, PEX 115, PEX 115 A...

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R 379.00
R 379.00 - R 379.00
R 379.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF D150/MJ2-M8-H-HT FUSION-TEC-Toolcraft
Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF D150/MJ2-M8-H-HT FUSION-TEC-Toolcraft
R 1,949.00
R 1,949.00 - R 1,949.00
R 1,949.00
R 1,659.00
R 1,659.00 - R 1,659.00
R 1,659.00

Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF D150/MJ2-M8-H-HT FUSION-TEC

Festool

FESTOOL. Our passion for high-quality power tools has continued for more than 90 years. We share this fascination with our users and fans. Our pr...

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R 1,949.00
R 1,949.00 - R 1,949.00
R 1,949.00
R 1,659.00
R 1,659.00 - R 1,659.00
R 1,659.00
Festool | Sanding pad FUSION-TEC ST-STF D150/MJ2-M8-W-HT-Toolcraft
Festool | Sanding pad FUSION-TEC ST-STF D150/MJ2-M8-W-HT-Toolcraft
R 1,949.00
R 1,949.00 - R 1,949.00
R 1,949.00
R 1,599.00
R 1,599.00 - R 1,599.00
R 1,599.00

Festool | Sanding pad FUSION-TEC ST-STF D150/MJ2-M8-W-HT

Festool

FESTOOL. Our passion for high-quality power tools has continued for more than 90 years. We share this fascination with our users and fans. Our pr...

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R 1,949.00
R 1,949.00 - R 1,949.00
R 1,949.00
R 1,599.00
R 1,599.00 - R 1,599.00
R 1,599.00
Bosch | Backing Pad Rubber (Hard) for GEX150 Orbital Sander - Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad Rubber (Hard) for GEX150 Orbital Sander - Toolcraft
R 589.00
R 589.00 - R 589.00
R 589.00
R 489.00
R 489.00 - R 489.00
R 489.00

Bosch | Backing Pad Rubber (Hard) for GEX150 Orbital Sander

Bosch

Hard Rubber Backing Pad Rubber Backing Pad (Hard) for the Bosch GEX150

R 589.00
R 589.00 - R 589.00
R 589.00
R 489.00
R 489.00 - R 489.00
R 489.00
Festool | Multi Jetstream2 150mm Super-Soft Pad for Rotex 150 FEQ Sander 1Pk-Toolcraft
R 2,024.00
R 2,024.00 - R 2,024.00
R 2,024.00
R 1,672.00
R 1,672.00 - R 1,672.00
R 1,672.00

Festool | Multi Jetstream2 150mm Super-Soft Pad for Rotex 150 FEQ Sander 1Pk

Festool

FESTOOL. Our passion for high-quality power tools has continued for more than 90 years. We share this fascination with our users and fans. Ou...

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R 2,024.00
R 2,024.00 - R 2,024.00
R 2,024.00
R 1,672.00
R 1,672.00 - R 1,672.00
R 1,672.00
Flexipad | Wool Pad With Hook & Loop 125mm - Toolcraft
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Flexipads | Wool Pad With Hook & Loop 135mm

Flexipads

Wool pad - Ø 135 mm GRIP (Velcro) Backing wool pad for rotary polishers The wool pad is designed for rotary polishers and is made from Merino d...

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Tork Craft | Backing Pad 150mm XM14 w/8mm Spindle | SPC00127 - Toolcraft
R 159.00
R 159.00 - R 159.00
R 159.00
R 134.00
R 134.00 - R 134.00
R 134.00

Tork Craft | Backing Pad 150XM14 w/8mm Spindle

Tork Craft

Backing Pad Backing Pad, Hook & Loop, 150mm X M14 with 8mm Spindle

R 159.00
R 159.00 - R 159.00
R 159.00
R 134.00
R 134.00 - R 134.00
R 134.00
Festool | Protection Pad PP-STF D125 /2 - Toolcraft
R 427.00
R 427.00 - R 427.00
R 427.00
R 369.00
R 369.00 - R 369.00
R 369.00

Festool | Protection pad PP-STF D125 /2

Festool

FESTOOL. Our passion for high-quality power tools has continued for more than 90 years. We share this fascination with our users and fans. Ou...

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R 427.00
R 427.00 - R 427.00
R 427.00
R 369.00
R 369.00 - R 369.00
R 369.00
OSMO | Pad Protector 150mm 97 Hole-Toolcraft
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00

OSMO | Pad Protector 150mm 97 Hole

OSMO

  Pad Protector 150mm 97 hole Fits all sanders Saves your sanders pad and extends its life saving you a costly replacement Designed with agg...

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R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00
Metabo | Backing Pad 150mm Multi-Hole Medium-Toolcraft
R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00
R 195.00
R 195.00 - R 195.00
R 195.00

Metabo | Backing Pad 150mm Multi-Hole Medium

METABO

  Backing pad "multi-hole" Specifications Diameter: 150mm / 6 " Hardness: Medium-hard Version: Multi-hole Suitable for: SXE 450 TurboTec / S...

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R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00
R 195.00
R 195.00 - R 195.00
R 195.00
Makita | Rubber Pad BO3710 - Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 119.00
R 119.00 - R 119.00
R 119.00

Makita | Rubber Pad BO3710

Makita

Rubber Pad BO3710 BO3700 & BO3710 1/3 sheet orbital sander replacement pad/base  

R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 119.00
R 119.00 - R 119.00
R 119.00
Flexipad | Interface Cushion Pad Hook and Loop 150mm 6 Hole - Toolcraft
Flexipad | Interface Cushion Pad Hook and Loop 150mm 6 Hole - Toolcraft
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Flexipads | Interface Cushion Pad Hook & Loop 150mm 6 Hole

Flexipads

The interface pad was developed in response to customer demand for a more flexible random orbit (Dual Action). The pad is fitted with hook and loop...

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