3M 20" Black Stripping Floor Pads, 5 Per Case

3M Black Stripping Floor Pads are designed to remove old, soiled floor finishes and sealers when paired with water-based stripping solutions on rotary or automatic machines operating at low speed between 175 and 600 RPM. Each 20-inch pad is constructed from nylon and polyester fibers in an open textured non-woven design, with abrasive particles dispersed throughout and bonded using a durable adhesive that maintains cutting power across the pad’s full surface. The open weave allows stripping solution to flow through the pad freely, reducing clogging and helping maintain consistent contact with the floor. Beyond finish removal, these pads can also tackle heavily soiled hard surface floors such as concrete when matched with the appropriate cleaning chemicals. As an industry standard, 3M stripping pads deliver consistent, proven performance with a long service life pad after pad.

Uses

Finish stripping: Remove old, worn, or soiled floor finishes and sealers from hard surface floors using water-based stripping solutions on low-speed rotary or automatic scrubbers.
Heavy-duty concrete cleaning: Clean heavily soiled concrete floors by pairing the pad with compatible cleaning chemicals to cut through ground-in grime and buildup.
Sealer removal: Strip old floor sealer layers before reapplication to prepare a clean, bond-ready surface.

Who Would Benefit

• Commercial cleaning crews maintaining finished floors in schools, hospitals, and office buildings
• Janitorial service providers who need reliable, long lasting stripping pads for high-volume accounts
• Facility managers overseeing routine floor refinishing schedules
• Building maintenance teams removing old sealers or finishes before recoating
• Warehouse and industrial site cleaners dealing with heavily soiled concrete surfaces

Product Highlights

• 20-inch diameter fits standard low-speed rotary and automatic floor machines
• Rated for machine speeds from 175 to 600 RPM
• Nylon and polyester non-woven construction with open texture for solution flow-through
• Abrasive particles bonded throughout the pad with durable adhesive for even, consistent wear
• Compatible with water-based floor finish stripping solutions
• Also effective on heavily soiled concrete when used with appropriate cleaning chemicals
• Industry standard pad with proven performance and long pad life
• 5 pads per carton for multi-job convenience

Application Areas

These black stripping pads are suited for use on vinyl composition tile, terrazzo, concrete, and other hard floor surfaces commonly found in commercial and institutional settings. They are intended for wet stripping with water-based solutions on low-speed machines; they are not designed for high-speed burnishing or dry buffing applications. Always match the pad color and grade to the machine speed and solution type recommended by both 3M and the floor finish manufacturer.

Preparation & Use

Attach the pad to the drive pad of a low-speed rotary or automatic floor machine operating between 175 and 600 RPM. Apply a water-based floor finish stripping solution to the floor according to the solution manufacturer’s dilution and dwell-time instructions. Run the machine in overlapping passes to break down the old finish or sealer, then pick up the spent slurry with a wet vacuum or mop before rinsing the floor thoroughly. For concrete cleaning, substitute the stripping solution with an appropriate heavy-duty concrete cleaner and follow the same wet-scrubbing method. Replace the pad when abrasive performance drops or the pad becomes noticeably worn or glazed.