Furniture Sanding Abrasives

Industrial-Grade Furniture Sanding Abrasives

Whether you own a furniture manufacturing factory or you’re a DIY enthusiast, selecting the right abrasives for furniture sanding can make all the difference in the quality of the finished piece. Our range of premium-quality furniture abrasives is designed to provide optimal results, with a diverse selection of grits and materials to cater to every need. From smoothing rough surfaces to refining intricate details, our abrasives ensure precision and consistency, empowering you to bring out the natural beauty of your furniture materials with ease.

Types Of Abrasives We Produce For Furniture Sanding

Red Label produces many different types of abrasives designed for sanding furniture. We’ve got the abrasives you need no matter the tool you use. Below is an overview of the different types of abrasives we offer: 

• Sanding belts for furniture: Red Label manufactures sanding belts in a variety of different sizes. However, our wide belts are the most commonly used sanding belts for the furniture industry. These belts are used in wide sanding machines to sand larger wood pieces like table tops, desk tops, and headboards. 
• Sanding discs for furniture: Orbital sanders can sometimes be used for furniture production, but they’re more commonly used for furniture refinishing. We produce both hook and loop and PSA wood sanding discs in several different sizes to accommodate all orbital sanders. 
• Sanding rolls for furniture:Our sanding rolls can be cut into strips to be used on drum sanders. Drum sanders can be used for many different furniture components from cabinet doors to table tops and face frames. If you do any hand sanding, you can also save money by buying rolls and cutting them into sheets. 
• Sanding sheets for furniture: Sanding sheets are great for finish work and sanding smaller furniture details. Red Label offers wood sanding sheets that can be used for both wet and dry sanding. 

Reach out to us if you don’t see what you’re looking for on our site. We can custom manufacture abrasives to meet the specifications you need. You can submit a custom order request form to receive a free quote. 

The Best Abrasive Grains For Sanding Furniture

Furniture can be made from a mix of different materials, but the majority of furniture is comprised of wood. Not all wood is the same and certain types of wood are denser than others. The best abrasive for the job will vary depending on whether you’re sanding softwood or hardwood. If you’re sanding a material other than wood, our abrasive technicians can help recommend a grain for your application. 

Abrasive Grains For Softwood

Common softwoods include cedar, pine, redwood, and spruce among others. Softwoods sand easier than hardwoods and don’t require a strong abrasive. They also produce more debris when sanded. For this reason, open-coat aluminum oxide is the best grain for sanding softwood. 

Aluminum oxide isn’t the strongest abrasive grain, but it’s strong enough to handle wood and it’s one of the most affordable grains available on the market. The open coating also provides more space between grains, which increases airflow to move debris out of the way. Sanding softwood with open-coat aluminum oxide will keep your abrasives from getting clogged. 

Abrasive Grains For Hardwood

Common hardwoods include oak, maple, mahogany, poplar, teak, and walnut. Hardwoods are denser than softwoods and require a more aggressive abrasive. Aluminum oxide still works well for hardwoods, but you’ll want closed-coat aluminum oxide instead of open-coat. The additional grain coverage will provide a more aggressive cut to help sand hardwood better. 

If you want to save time sanding hardwood, you could also use zirconia abrasives. Zirconia is a stronger grain compared to aluminum oxide and will sand hardwood at a faster rate. Zirconia is slightly more expensive than aluminum oxide, but it’s also longer lasting, so you won’t have to restock as often. 

Common Uses For Furniture Abrasives 

There are many different applications that abrasives are used for in furniture production. Common applications include leveling uneven surfaces, shaping and smoothing surfaces, and prepping surfaces for paint.  When it comes to furniture refinishing, abrasives can also be used to remove paints or varnishes. 

Need help refining your furniture sanding processes? Our abrasive technicians can help you identify the best sanding tools and abrasives for your job. You can speak with us about your application to receive recommendations directly from our abrasive experts. 

Why Buy Furniture Sanding Abrasives From Red Label?

Red Label Abrasives has deep roots in the furniture industry. Our factory is located in West Michigan surrounded by some of the largest furniture manufacturers in the country. We’ve been serving local furniture manufacturers since 1983, but we also provide high-quality industry-grade abrasives to furniture makers across the globe. We’ve spent the last 20 years refining and improving our processes to produce abrasives that work harder and last longer. We’re so confident you’ll like our products that we offer a 90-day 100% money-back guarantee for all of the products in our shop. 

It isn’t just the quality of our abrasives that keeps furniture makers coming back to us. As a family-owned manufacturing company, we also take great pride in being able to offer unrivaled customer service and unparalleled customer support. You’re more than just an order number at Red Label - you’re a part of our maker family. 

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