Makita Sanding Pads & Sheets
Makita sander pad options for getting a flat, clean finish without burning through discs or leaving swirl marks on timber, filler, and paint.
When you're sanding doors, kitchen panels, skirting, or patch repairs, the pad is what keeps the job running smooth. A tired or wrong pad chews hook and loop, clogs faster, and leaves you chasing scratches. Makita sander pads are made to fit properly, sit flat, and keep extraction working as it should. Pick the right size and hole pattern for your machine, then get back to finishing instead of fighting it.
What Jobs Are Makita Sander Pads Best At?
- Flattening filler and feathering paint edges on refurb work, where a true-running pad stops you digging in and making more work for yourself.
- Sanding timber doors, frames, and skirting for prep and finishing, where a fresh pad keeps the abrasive tight and reduces chatter marks.
- Working on MDF and sheet materials in fit-out jobs, where the right hole pattern helps dust extraction and keeps discs cutting instead of clogging.
- De-nibbing between coats on spray or roller finishes, where a consistent pad face gives you an even key without random swirls.
Choosing the Right Makita Sander Pad
Match the pad to your sander and your dust setup, because the wrong fit is what ruins discs and leaves you with a messy finish.
1. Size and model fit
If the pad diameter or mounting doesn't match your Makita sander, don't try to "make it do". A proper fit keeps it running true and stops vibration that shows up as swirl marks.
2. Hole pattern for extraction
If you're using dust extraction, the hole layout needs to line up with your discs and the sander's ports. Get it right and the paper cuts longer; get it wrong and you'll clog discs and fill the room with dust.
3. Hook and loop condition
If your discs keep spinning loose or falling off, the hook and loop is usually done. Swap the pad before you waste a stack of abrasives and start pressing harder to compensate.
Makita Sander Pad FAQs
How do I know which Makita sander pad fits my machine?
Check your sander model and match the pad diameter and mounting type to it. If the fixing points or backing plate style don't match, it will run out of true and you'll feel it straight away in vibration and poor finish.
Do the extraction holes really matter, or will any pad do?
They matter. If the pad holes do not line up with your discs and the sander's extraction ports, the dust has nowhere to go. That means clogged paper, hotter sanding, and more swirl marks on paint and timber.
What are the signs my sander pad needs replacing?
If discs won't stick properly, the hook and loop looks flattened, the pad face is torn, or the sander starts leaving random marks it never used to, the pad is past it. Changing the pad is usually cheaper than wasting discs and time.
Will a worn pad actually affect the finish that much?
Yes. A pad that is uneven or damaged makes the disc run rough, so you end up with chatter and swirl marks that show up badly under paint or lacquer. You also tend to press harder, which makes it worse and kills abrasives faster.
Can I swap a Makita sander pad myself, or is it a service job?
Most are straightforward to change with basic hand tools, as long as you use the correct replacement and seat it properly. Take your time lining it up so it runs true, and do not overtighten fixings and strip them.
Who Uses Makita Sander Pads on Site?
- Decorators and finishers who need a pad that stays flat so they can sand between coats quickly without chasing marks under the next layer.
- Chippies and kitchen fitters doing doors, trims, and panels, where a worn pad will grab the disc and leave scratches right where the client will see them.
- Maintenance teams on patch repairs and snagging, because swapping a tired pad is faster than burning through abrasives and re-filling bad sanding.
Sanding Accessories That Keep Your Pad and Discs Working
A couple of small add-ons make sanding cleaner, cheaper, and less frustrating over a full week on the tools.
1. Compatible sanding discs
Match the disc diameter and hole pattern to your Makita sander pad so extraction actually works and the abrasive doesn't clog and burn out early.
2. Dust extractor hose adaptors
The right adaptor stops the hose popping off mid-sand and keeps airflow up, which is what stops MDF and filler dust loading your discs in minutes.
3. Interface pads
If you're sanding curves, profiles, or painted surfaces you can't afford to gouge, an interface pad softens the cut and helps you keep an even finish without digging edges in.
Shop Makita Sander Pads at ITS
Whether you need a like-for-like Makita sander pad replacement or you're sorting different sizes and hole patterns for various sanders, we stock the range to keep you moving. It's all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you're not losing time on a finish job.
