Abrasive 220 Sand Paper

1. Sandpaper is an abrasive material used to provide a a coarse and rough finish to various surfaces. It is generally made up of particles of paper or cloth with particles of an abrasive such as aluminium oxide bonded to the surface.

2. The abrasive particles are usually adhered to the paper or cloth by the use of a glue which also provides additional durability to the sandpaper. There are various grades of sandpaper based on the size of the abrasive particles and the amount of abrasives adhered to the paper or cloth.

3. The most common grades include fine, medium, and coarse. Depending on the grade, sandpaper can be used for a variety of tasks, from sanding wood surfaces to smoothing out rough surfaces on metal and plastic.

4. Sandpaper is a versatile tool as it is suitable for finishing almost any surface. It is also commonly used in arts and crafts such as in woodworking and pottery making, as it helps to give the surfaces a desired finish.