Norton BlazePlus Floor Sanding Belt, 40 Grit (78072715991)

PLUS · 40 GRIT

Norton BlazePlus (Blaze Plus) is a premium Norton ceramic floor sanding belt designed for the hardest coatings: SG next-generation ceramic alumina grain on a heavy Y-weight polyester cloth backing, with a grinding-aid coating. Norton says it cuts cooler and lasts 50 to 200 percent longer on extremely hard surfaces such as pre-finished hardwood. Norton lists 78072715991 as a 7-7/8" x 29-1/2" belt. 40 grit is a coarse grit for the first cut: removing old finish and flattening uneven boards.

• Line: Norton BlazePlus (R980PP)
• Grain: Norton SG next-generation ceramic alumina
• Backing: Y-weight polyester cloth
• Coating: Grinding aid
• Grit: 40
• Size: 7-7/8" x 29-1/2"
• Norton material number: 78072715991
• Fit: Belt floor sanders that take 7-7/8" x 29-1/2" belts; confirm with your machine model

Specifications from the Norton BlazePlus floor sanding belt product page.

Norton BlazePlus 40 grit belts: common questions

Where can I buy Norton BlazePlus 40 grit belts near Atlanta or Nashville?

NDM Floors Distributor carries Norton BlazePlus 40 grit belts at our three stores: Stockbridge, GA (south metro Atlanta, 470-507-0711), Marietta, GA (north metro Atlanta, 770-627-4313) and Brentwood, TN (Nashville area, 629-216-1555). Stock varies by store, so call ahead to confirm availability and get a quote.

What is the difference between Norton Blaze and BlazePlus belts?

Norton BlazePlus uses SG next-generation ceramic grain on a heavy Y-weight polyester backing, built for the hardest coatings such as pre-finished and aluminum oxide finishes. Norton Blaze R975 uses ceramic grain on an X-weight poly-cotton backing.

What size is this Norton BlazePlus sanding belt?

Norton lists material number 78072715991 as a 7-7/8" x 29-1/2" BlazePlus belt, the size used on 8-inch belt floor sanders. Call your NDM store with your sander model to confirm the fit.

When should I use a 40 grit sanding belt?

On a hardwood refinish, 40 grit is a coarse grit for the first cut: removing old finish and flattening uneven boards. Each step up in grit removes the scratches left by the one before.

See more floor sanding belts at NDM Floors Distributor.