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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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Flexipads | Grinder Pad & Nut 125mm M14X2mm Black-Toolcraft Sold out

Flexipads | Grinder Pad & Nut 125mm M14X2mm Black

Flexipads

Black Backing Pad Angle Grinder Pad: 125mm The backing pad is made of Nylon and provides support to abrasive sanding/grinding discs. The b...

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Flexipads | Grinder Pad & Nut 178mm M14X2 White-Toolcraft Sold out

Flexipads | Grinder Pad & Nut 178mm M14X2 White

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White Backing Pad Angle Grinder Pad: 180mm The backing pad is made of Nylon and provides support to abrasive sanding/grinding discs The ba...

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Flexipads | Grinder Pad & Nut 178mm M14X2mm Black-Toolcraft Sold out

Flexipads | Grinder Pad & Nut 178mm M14X2mm Black

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Black Backing Pad The backing pad is made of Nylon and provides support to abrasive sanding/grinding discs The backing pad is considered fo...

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Flexipads | Da Super Pad 150mm Hook And Loop 5/16Unf-Toolcraft Sold out

Flexipads | Da Super Pad 150mm Hook And Loop 5/16Unf

Flexipads

No Hole GRIP (Hook & Loop) Backing Pad Dual Action backing pad - 150mm5/16 UNFThe outer edges are precisely tuned for abrasive contouring ...

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Flexipads | Sander Super Pad 150mm Hook And Loop 5/8Unc-Toolcraft
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Flexipads | Sander Super Pad 150mm Hook And Loop 5/8Unc

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GRIP (Hook & Loop) Backing Pad for Rotary Polishers Rotary backing pad: 150 mm5/8 UNCThe backing pad is designed for rotary polishers and ...

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Flexipads | Sander Standard Pad 150mm Hook And Loop 5/8Unc-Toolcraft
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Flexipads | Sander Standard Pad 150mm Hook And Loop 5/8Unc

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GRIP (Hook & Loop) Backing Pad for Rotary Polishers Rotary Backing Pad: 150 mm5/8 UNC The backing pad is designed for rotary polishers ...

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Flexipads | Backing Pad 125mm 5" Festool DA Cyclone 44H Soft Grip-Toolcraft
Flexipads | Backing Pad 125mm 5" Festool DA Cyclone 44H Soft Grip-Toolcraft
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Flexipads | Backing Pad 125mm 5" Festool DA Cyclone 44H Soft Grip

Flexipads

GRIP (Hook & Loop) Cyclone Backing Pad 44 hole Cyclone™ Backing Pad 125mm - Soft   The pad makes use of a unique upper chamber to c...

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PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Vel 150mm 14M+Abou-Toolcraft
R 677.35
R 677.35 - R 677.35
R 677.35
R 529.00
R 529.00 - R 529.00
R 529.00

PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Vel 150mm 14M+Abou

PG mini Professional

150mm 14M+Abou Backing Pad Vel 

R 677.35
R 677.35 - R 677.35
R 677.35
R 529.00
R 529.00 - R 529.00
R 529.00
PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Vel.125mm 14M+Arbo-Toolcraft
R 487.60
R 487.60 - R 487.60
R 487.60
R 381.00
R 381.00 - R 381.00
R 381.00

PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Vel.125mm 14M+Arbo

PG mini Professional

125mm 14M+Arbo Backing Pad Vel.

R 487.60
R 487.60 - R 487.60
R 487.60
R 381.00
R 381.00 - R 381.00
R 381.00
PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Rubber 125 X 6mm-Toolcraft
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PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Rubber 125 X 6mm

PG mini Professional

125 X 6mm Rubber Backing Pad 

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PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Rubber 180 X 22mm-Toolcraft
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PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Rubber 180 X 22mm

PG mini Professional

180 X 22mm Backing Pad Rubber 

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PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Nylon 115mm-Toolcraft
R 91.77
R 91.77 - R 91.77
R 91.77
R 72.00
R 72.00 - R 72.00
R 72.00

PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Nylon 115mm

PG mini Professional

115mm Backing Pad Nylon 

R 91.77
R 91.77 - R 91.77
R 91.77
R 72.00
R 72.00 - R 72.00
R 72.00
PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Nylon 180mm-Toolcraft
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PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Nylon 180mm

PG mini Professional

180mm Nylon Backing Pad 

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PG mini Professional | Backing Pad 125mm-Toolcraft
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PG mini Professional | Backing Pad 125mm

PG mini Professional

125mm Backing Pad 

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PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Nylon 178mm-Toolcraft
R 93.38
R 93.38 - R 93.38
R 93.38
R 73.00
R 73.00 - R 73.00
R 73.00

PG mini Professional | Backing Pad Nylon 178mm

PG mini Professional

178mm Backing Pad Nylon 

R 93.38
R 93.38 - R 93.38
R 93.38
R 73.00
R 73.00 - R 73.00
R 73.00
Bosch | Backing Pad Set Soft 215mm-Toolcraft
Bosch | Backing Pad Set Soft 215mm-Toolcraft
R 899.00
R 899.00 - R 899.00
R 899.00
R 702.00
R 702.00 - R 702.00
R 702.00

Bosch | Backing Pad Set Soft 215mm

Bosch

Soft Backing Pad Set 8-Hole Sanding Pads for the sanding of paint, filler and plaster

R 899.00
R 899.00 - R 899.00
R 899.00
R 702.00
R 702.00 - R 702.00
R 702.00
Tork Craft | Da Sander Pad Psa 5 16 - 24Unf Med Soft 150mm 6"-Toolcraft
R 259.33
R 259.33 - R 259.33
R 259.33
R 203.00
R 203.00 - R 203.00
R 203.00

Tork Craft | Da Sander Pad Psa 5 16 - 24Unf Med Soft 150mm 6"

Tork Craft

Da Sander Pad Psa 5 16 - 24Unf Med Soft 150mm 6"

R 259.33
R 259.33 - R 259.33
R 259.33
R 203.00
R 203.00 - R 203.00
R 203.00
Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF-D215/8-LHS 225-HT-Toolcraft
R 2,888.22
R 2,888.22 - R 2,888.22
R 2,888.22
R 2,366.00
R 2,366.00 - R 2,366.00
R 2,366.00

Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF-D215/8-LHS 225-HT

Festool

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R 2,888.22
R 2,366.00
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R 2,366.00
Festool | Sanding pad SSH-STF-80x130/12-Toolcraft
Festool | Sanding pad SSH-STF-80x130/12-Toolcraft
R 990.72
R 990.72 - R 990.72
R 990.72
R 839.00
R 839.00 - R 839.00
R 839.00

Festool | Sanding pad SSH-STF-80x130/12

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R 990.72
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R 839.00
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R 839.00
Festool | Interface pad IP-STF-D215/8/2x-Toolcraft
Festool | Interface pad IP-STF-D215/8/2x-Toolcraft
R 1,416.22
R 1,416.22 - R 1,416.22
R 1,416.22
R 1,199.00
R 1,199.00 - R 1,199.00
R 1,199.00

Festool | Interface pad IP-STF-D215/8/2x

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R 1,416.22
R 1,199.00
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R 1,199.00
Festool | Sanding pad SSH-93x175/8-Toolcraft
Festool | Sanding pad SSH-93x175/8-Toolcraft
R 1,033.85
R 1,033.85 - R 1,033.85
R 1,033.85
R 876.00
R 876.00 - R 876.00
R 876.00

Festool | Sanding pad SSH-93x175/8

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R 1,033.85
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R 1,033.85
R 876.00
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R 876.00
Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF-D185/16-M8 W-Toolcraft
Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF-D185/16-M8 W-Toolcraft
R 1,470.28
R 1,470.28 - R 1,470.28
R 1,470.28
R 1,245.00
R 1,245.00 - R 1,245.00
R 1,245.00

Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF-D185/16-M8 W

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R 1,245.00
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R 1,245.00
Festool | Sanding pad SSH-80X130/8-Toolcraft
R 738.88
R 738.88 - R 738.88
R 738.88
R 626.00
R 626.00 - R 626.00
R 626.00

Festool | Sanding pad SSH-80X130/8

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R 738.88
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R 626.00
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R 626.00
Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF-D215/8-IP-LHS 225-Toolcraft
Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF-D215/8-IP-LHS 225-Toolcraft
R 3,169.40
R 3,169.40 - R 3,169.40
R 3,169.40
R 2,596.00
R 2,596.00 - R 2,596.00
R 2,596.00

Festool | Sanding pad ST-STF-D215/8-IP-LHS 225

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R 2,596.00
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