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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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Festool | Sanding pad LSS-STF-RO90 V93/6-Toolcraft
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Festool | Sanding pad LSS-STF-RO90 V93/6

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Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 47mm-Toolcraft
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R 0.00
R 59.00
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R 59.00

Simon Hope | Sanding Interface Pads Soft 47mm

Simon Hope

47mm Soft Sanding Interface Pads Sanding arbor replaceable front neoprene pads. Black pads are standard hardness and red pads are soft for ...

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R 59.00
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R 59.00
Flexipad | Angle Grinder Pad & Nut 115mm M14X2mm - Toolcraft Sold out

Flexipads | Angle Grinder Pad & Nut 115mm M14X2mm

Flexipads

Description: flexipad angle grinder pad & nut 115mm M14x2mm Ideal for standard use. highly durable and with enough flexibility to keep an e...

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Tork Craft | Backing Pad 100mmxM14 for Stone Polishing-Toolcraft
R 267.38
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R 267.38
R 215.00
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R 215.00

Tork Craft | Backing Pad 100mmxM14 for Stone Polishing

Tork Craft

  100mm X M14 Backing Pad for Stone Polishing

R 267.38
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R 267.38
R 215.00
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R 215.00
Bosch | Backing Pad 150mm-Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad 150mm-Toolcraft
R 507.00
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R 507.00
R 396.00
R 396.00 - R 396.00
R 396.00

Bosch | Backing Pad 150mm

Bosch

6-Hole Sanding Pad - For random orbital sanders 6-Hole Sanding Pads for the sanding of paint, filler and plaster Medium to Ro...

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R 507.00
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R 507.00
R 396.00
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R 396.00
Festool | Sanding Pad ST-STF 125/8-M4-J W-HT - Toolcraft
Festool | Sanding Pad ST-STF 125/8-M4-J W-HT - Toolcraft
R 1,751.45
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R 1,751.45
R 1,435.00
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R 1,435.00

Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF 125/8-M4-J W-HT

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R 1,435.00
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R 1,435.00
Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF 125/8-M8-J H-Toolcraft
Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF 125/8-M8-J H-Toolcraft
R 1,966.50
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R 1,966.50
R 1,611.00
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R 1,611.00

Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF 125/8-M8-J H

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R 1,611.00
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R 1,611.00
Tork Craft | Angle Grinder Pad 115X22mm Hard - Toolcraft
R 120.18
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R 120.18
R 99.00
R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00

Tork Craft | Backing Pad 115X22mm Hard

Tork Craft

115X22mm Hard Angle Grinder Pad Backing pad to be used with an angle grinder with M14 thread Diameter: 115mm Thread: M14 Velcro: No Densit...

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R 120.18
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R 120.18
R 99.00
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R 99.00
Spindle Pad 75mm Velcro Hard Face - Toolcraft
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Flexipads | Spindle Pad 75mm Velcro Hard Face

Flexipads

Hard face spindle padØ 6mm GRIP (Hook & Loop) hard face spindle pad The spindle pad fits most electrical drills Ø 6mm spindle shaft fits...

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Makita | Hook & Loop Pad 9227CB-Toolcraft
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Makita | Hook & Loop Pad 9227CB

Makita

Hook & Loop Pad 9227CB Hook and loop backing pad for machines: 9227CB, 9237CB  

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Tork Craft | Backing Pad Velcro 150mm X M14 | SPC00119 - Toolcraft
R 339.25
R 339.25 - R 339.25
R 339.25
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00

Tork Craft | Backing Pad Velcro 150mm X M14

Tork Craft

Backing Pad Polishing backing pad with M14 thread For concave wool bonnets Diameter: 150mm (6") Holes: No Thread: M14 Hook and loop: Yes, with of...

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R 339.25
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R 339.25
R 269.00
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R 269.00
Tork Craft | DA Sander hook and loop backing pad for Ø150mm sander having 5/16" x 24UNF thread. - Toolcraft
R 239.00
R 239.00 - R 239.00
R 239.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00

Tork Craft | Backing Pad For Da Sander Hook & Loop Ø150Mm Sander 5/16" X 24Unf Thread.

Tork Craft

Backing Pad DIA: 150mm (6")HOLES: 6 holesTHREAD: 5/16" x 24UNFhook and loop: YesMAX RPM: 12,000 Application: This is a replacement backing p...

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R 239.00
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R 239.00
R 199.00
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R 199.00
Bosch Pad Replacement-Toolcraft
R 622.00 - R 622.00
R 622.00
R 622.00
R 622.00 - R 622.00
R 622.00

Bosch Pad Replacement

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R 622.00
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R 622.00
Bosch | Backing Pad for GEX 150 (Extra Soft) 150mm-Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad for GEX 150 (Extra Soft) 150mm-Toolcraft
R 507.00
R 507.00 - R 507.00
R 507.00
R 409.00
R 409.00 - R 409.00
R 409.00

Bosch | Backing Pad for GEX 150 (Extra Soft) 150mm

Bosch

150mm Backing Pad Bosch 2608601114 Rubber Backing Pad 150mm Extra Soft backing pad for the Bosch GEX150 Orbital Sander

R 507.00
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R 507.00
R 409.00
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R 409.00
Tork Craft | Sanding Pad Hook And Loop 125mm Medium-Soft-Toolcraft
R 219.00
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R 219.00
R 179.00
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R 179.00

Tork Craft | Sanding Pad Hook And Loop 125mm Medium-Soft

Tork Craft

125mm Hook & Loop Sanding Pad Medium-Soft

R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 179.00
R 179.00 - R 179.00
R 179.00
Tork Craft | Pad Sander Dual Action Hook & Loop 5/16" - 24UNF 8 Holes Med Soft 125mm 5"-Toolcraft
R 257.60
R 257.60 - R 257.60
R 257.60
R 201.00
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R 201.00

Tork Craft | Pad Sander Dual Action Hook & Loop 5/16" - 24UNF 8 Holes Med Soft 125mm 5"

Tork Craft

Dual Action Sander Pad Dual Action Sander Pad Hook & Loop 5/16" - 24Unf 8 Holes Med Soft 125mm/5"

R 257.60
R 257.60 - R 257.60
R 257.60
R 201.00
R 201.00 - R 201.00
R 201.00
Tork Craft | Backing Pad Hook & Loop 125mm with 8mm Spindle-Toolcraft
R 94.07
R 94.07 - R 94.07
R 94.07
R 74.00
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R 74.00

Tork Craft | Backing Pad Hook & Loop 125mm with 8mm Spindle

Tork Craft

125mm Hook & Loop Backing Pad NB: Hook and loop backing pad to be used with a drill. Diameter: 125mm (5') Holes: No Arbor: Ø6mm Hook...

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R 94.07
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R 94.07
R 74.00
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R 74.00
Makita | Pad 158796-8-Toolcraft
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Makita | Pad 158796-8

Makita

Pad 158796-8 Makita Pad 158796-8 For models - M9200/MT920/MT925

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Bosch | Backing Pad 115mm - Toolcraft
R 189.00
R 189.00 - R 189.00
R 189.00
R 149.00
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R 149.00

Bosch | Backing Pad 115mm

Bosch

115mm Backing Pad High temperature resistance, low-vibration running and break-resistant With M14 flange For universal use with all angle grinder...

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R 189.00
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R 189.00
R 149.00
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R 149.00
Festool | Sanding pad SSH-STF-80x400/17-Toolcraft
R 2,590.95
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R 2,590.95
R 2,122.00
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R 2,122.00

Festool | Sanding pad SSH-STF-80x400/17

Festool

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R 2,590.95
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R 2,590.95
R 2,122.00
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R 2,122.00
Bosch Professional | Backing Pad for Angle Grinders 125mm-Toolcraft
Bosch Professional | Backing Pad for Angle Grinders 125mm-Toolcraft
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Bosch Professional | Backing Pad for Angle Grinders 125mm

Bosch

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

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Bosch | Backing Pad 125mm-Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad 125mm-Toolcraft
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Bosch | Backing Pad 125mm

Bosch

8-Hole Sanding Pad - For random orbital sanders Standard Sanding Tasks 8-Hole Sanding Pads for the sanding of paint...

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Bosch | Backing Pad 150mm-Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad 150mm-Toolcraft
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Bosch | Backing Pad 150mm

Bosch

8-Hole Sanding Pad - For random orbital sanders Standard Sanding Tasks 8-Hole Sanding Pads for the sanding of p...

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Festool | Sanding pad SSH-STF-115x225/10-Toolcraft
Festool | Sanding pad SSH-STF-115x225/10-Toolcraft
R 1,397.25
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R 1,397.25
R 1,183.00
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R 1,183.00

Festool | Sanding pad SSH-STF-115x225/10

Festool

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R 1,397.25
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R 1,397.25
R 1,183.00
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