Sanding furniture surfaces and edges: Our professional tips for you

For quick and easy sanding of surfaces and edges:

We'll help you choose the tools and matching accessories that are ideal for you, as well as helpful application tips so you can achieve perfect results when sanding furniture. Festool has a long tradition of sanding. We have therefore continued to develop the whole sanding system. From the machine to the sanding pad and abrasive through to the mobile dust extractor, everything fits perfectly together.

Sanding surfaces and edges: Now's the time to make your selection!

Here you can find all information about the individual products, accessories and consumables.

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The RUBIN 2 abrasive is ideally suitable in grit sizes P80, P120, P150 and P180 up to surface processing (application of paint or oil). The recommended grit grade and spacings for the abrasive are suggestions only and not specifications. We recommend not selecting large spacings between the different grit sizes. As a general rule, the grit size selection depends on the desired sanding result. The higher the grit number, the finer the surface result.

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Current Festool TV episodes and tips from our application experts:

Nadja's sanding tip No. 1: Regulate the speed

Nadja's sanding tip no. 1

Regulating the speed saves sandpaper.
Nadja's sanding tip No. 2: Choosing the right sanding pad

Nadja's sanding tip no. 2

The right sanding pad.
Nadja's sanding tip No. 3: Protectors

Nadja's sanding tip no. 3

Protectors protect the workpiece during sanding.
Nadja's sanding tip No. 4: Choose the right abrasive

Nadja's sanding tip no. 4

Choosing the right abrasive.
Nadja's sanding tip No. 5: Festool manual abrasives

Nadja's sanding tip no. 5

Manual abrasives from Festool.

It's so simple: A step-by-step guide for every application.

Here you can find our detailed application examples for sanding surfaces and edges.

Intermediate sanding for furniture surfaces
Intermediate sanding of painted furniture components is necessary before applying the next paint layer. This is often done by hand with a sanding block, but this can lead to problems. In this application example, we'll explain how to achieve a quicker result with the Festool sanding system, as well as how significantly less dust is produced when doing so. See the application example
Sanding perpendicular joints
When two pieces of wood meet at right angles, particular care needs to be taken to avoid sanding across the grain of the wood, as otherwise the surface could become damaged and scratched. This application example shows a practical solution with the eccentric sander, for sanding frames with mitre joints, for example, or even butt-jointed frames. See the application example
Choose the right abrasive
Whether you are removing old coats of paint from furniture, chamfering edges, renovating worn wooden flooring, sanding wood, carrying out intermediate sanding, sanding filler compounds or simply removing coatings – using abrasives is vital when it comes to achieving the perfect precision fit or surface quality. In this application example, we explain which abrasive is suitable for which application. See the application example

How do you achieve a perfect sanding result? The best way is to use a system.

In no other area is the system concept as evident as the development of our sanding tools. Robust, ergonomic tools that were designed to be used effortlessly for long periods. With individually adapted pads and abrasive sheets for transferring force perfectly and abrasives developed with the same care as the tools themselves.

The sanding tools
Depending on the surface quality and desired result, different sanding motions can be selected for coarse and fine sanding. We have therefore developed the right sanders, which perfectly fit into the sanding system. View sanders
The sanding pad system
Sanding pads suitable for every type of application are available in different degrees of hardness ranging from ultra-soft to hard. Can be changed quickly and, because of the Jetstream principle or MULTI-JETSTREAM 2 (for D 150), have efficient extraction and produce little heat. View MULTI-JETSTREAM 2
The extraction system
The air stays free of dust if a good dust extraction system is used. All of this provides highly consistent work results and prevents sanding dust from getting in your lungs. View extraction system

RUBIN 2 abrasive

The RUBIN 2 abrasive has been specially developed for solid wood and wood materials. It is suitable for coarse sanding work, such as smoothing planing blemishes and sanding off protrusions. What's more, it can be used for final fine sanding for subsequent oiling, waxing or painting procedures.

Sand wood perfectly

RUBIN 2 is available in a range of grit sizes (P 40–220) and dimensions and the right abrasive for any application when sanding wood. The hole pattern fits perfectly on Festool sanding tools, with the option of dust extraction too.
1. Backing material

The specially developed and highly tear-resistant backing material supports the grit from below to allow flexible adaptation of the abrasive to the sanding pad.
2. Base coat made of synthetic resin

The base binding agent made from synthetic resin bonds, it grits exceptionally well, ensuring an excellent service life for the product.
3. Special abrasive grit

The special abrasive grit made from semi-precious corundum is really sharp and is perfectly suited for maximum material removal. Its very hard, tough properties make it highly resistant and long-lasting.
4. Binding coat made of synthetic resin

Binding agent made from high-quality synthetic resin ensures high-strength bonding of the abrasive grit to the backing material. The special advantage is that the synthetic resin does not smear, even at high speeds, and its anti-static properties prevents premature clogging.

GRANAT abrasive

Perfect for intermediate sanding for surface treatment. GRANAT premium abrasive with its fine grit size is absolutely ideal. Let's see why:

1. Longer-lasting

An extremely tear-resistant, flexible and heat-resistant synthetic resin creates the bond. This prevents the abrasive grit from disintegrating prematurely.
2. Flexible and stable

The backing adheres extremely well to both the paper and the bonding. The material remains extremely flexible and transitions are sanded smooth.
3. Wear-resistant grit

The abrasive grit is both hard and resistant. Each grain therefore retains its shape, even under the toughest conditions, and guarantees an outstanding material removal rate.
4. Improved dust extraction

Intensive dust extraction by the patented Jetstream and MULTI-JETSTREAM 2 principles increases the service life of the abrasive wheels.
5. Fast changes

Using the StickFix Velcro system, the abrasives can be changed quickly – without any gluing or clamping. The Velcro system is reliable, does not slip and the discs are easy to peel off
6. Clean result

The uniform abrasive grains ensure an even surface finish. The result: a clean sanding finish, less reworking and, therefore, a considerable time saving.

Manual abrasive is always a good choice!

Whether you need to work in hard-to-reach places or perform small correction tasks, the long-lasting and strong manual abrasives are ideal for any instance of manual sanding.