Polishing pads are used for finishing countertop surfaces. It is used mainly for grinding and polishing the surface to expose the stones, aggregates and in lays that are in the countertop. These pads are not limited to countertops. They are also used in polishing floors.
Is there really a big difference between a wet polishing pad and a dry polishing pad?
Wet Polishing Pad
First major difference is obvious. Wet polishing pads are used for surfaces with the aid of water. For most stones, wet polishing pads will finish the work faster. Using this type of pad will also prevent dust out of the air. If used properly, it will last longer than a dry pad.
Dry Polishing Pad
Unlike a wet polishing pad, this type can withstand a high temperature that is why it doesn’t require water for cooling. It is generally used for surfaces that are not made of wet applications. This pad can also cut through granite or any stone due to its high diamond concentration. If pressed hard towards the surface, life of the pad might be shortened due to high temperature.
Grits
There is not much of a difference in terms of grits for both types. What’s important is you know how to choose the right grit for the right job or application. If you want to achieve a finer polish, get a higher number of grit. Grit rating varies for these ype of pads.
Make Up
These 2 types of pad are quite similar in terms of make up. Both pads have diamonds or diamond dust in them and it is suspended in a resin material that becomes settled around the diamonds. These diamonds forms the grits of the pads, which makes polishing possible. The only difference is the type of resin since a dry polishing pad has a much higher heat tolerance compared to the wet polishing pad.
