Steel wool pads are used in professional wood floor refinishing to remove an ultra-thin layer of finish.

Professionals utilize the steel wool pads in one of two ways:
1. To sand between coats of oil-modified finishes to create a final finish with a high shine
2. With a gloss finish to reduce the sheen and create a satin finish

Virginia Abrasives offers steel wool in grades from 0 (finest) to 4 (coarsest). The coarsest grades are better at removing heavy coatings, such as varnish, paint or finish to prepare the surface for further work. Finer grades are used to create a satiny finish between coats.

Because the steel wool particles that remain behind can rust, steel wool is best utilized with oil-modified finishes and will not perform well with water-based finishes.

Steel Wool Pads - Type 1

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Option Abrasive Material Size Unit Purchase
Pads, Steel Wool #1 12 12
436-51210
Steel Wool 12"
$19.87/EA
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Pads, Steel Wool #1 13 12
436-51310
Steel Wool 13"
$20.12/EA
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Pads, Steel Wool #1 16 12
436-51610
Steel Wool 16"
$21.94/EA
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Pads, Steel Wool #1 18 12
436-51810
Steel Wool 18"
$27.49/EA
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15" #1 Steel Wool Pads
436-51510
Steel Wool 15"
$20.12/EA
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17" #1 Steel Wool Pads
436-51710
Steel Wool 17"
$24.60/EA
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