3M 20" Tan Buffing Pads, 5 Per Case

These 3M tan buffing pads combine natural hair and synthetic fibers in a non-woven web to deliver a consistent, high-gloss finish across a wide variety of floor types and traffic conditions. Resins bonded throughout the pad structure provide durability, while the open construction resists clogging and washes out easily for extended pad life. The polyester fiber content includes a minimum of 50% post-consumer recycled material, third-party certified for recycled content. Each pad removes marks and scuffs while polishing, leaving minimal swirl marks behind. At 20 inches in diameter, these pads are sized for standard rotary floor machines and are sold five per carton.

Uses

Buffing: Polish hard floor finishes to a high gloss on VCT, LVT, sheet vinyl, and linoleum surfaces using a rotary floor machine
Spray cleaning: Perform limited spray cleaning on harder finishes and high-traffic areas to restore shine between full scrub-and-recoat cycles
Scuff removal: Lift marks and scuffs from finished floors without damaging the underlying finish

Who Would Benefit

• Commercial cleaning crews maintaining VCT, LVT, sheet vinyl, or linoleum floors in schools, hospitals, and office buildings
• Janitorial and facility maintenance teams seeking a long lasting pad that resists clogging and cleans out easily
• Contractors and cleaning services that need a reliable buffing pad for high-traffic environments
• Organizations with sustainability goals that value third-party certified recycled content in their maintenance supplies

Product Highlights

• 20-inch diameter fits standard rotary floor machines
• Natural hair and polyester fiber blend in a resin-bonded non-woven web
• Delivers consistent high gloss with minimal swirl marks
• Open construction resists clogging and washes out for longer pad life
• Polyester fiber contains a minimum of 50% post-consumer recycled content, third-party certified
• Removes marks and scuffs while polishing in a single pass
• Suitable for VCT, LVT, sheet vinyl flooring, and linoleum
• 5 pads per carton

Application Areas

These tan buffing pads are designed for use on vinyl composition tile (VCT), luxury vinyl tile (LVT), sheet vinyl flooring, and linoleum. They perform best on harder floor finishes and in high-traffic conditions where scuffs and marks accumulate quickly. Use them in commercial corridors, lobbies, retail spaces, school hallways, healthcare facilities, and any maintained floor that requires regular polishing between deeper cleaning cycles.

Preparation & Use

Mount the pad on a 20-inch rotary floor machine with the fiber side facing the floor. For dry buffing, run the machine at the recommended speed for your finish type, typically between 1000 and 3000 RPM depending on the floor system. For limited spray cleaning, apply a light mist of spray buff solution ahead of the machine and buff to a gloss. After use, rinse the pad with water to remove accumulated finish residue; the open web construction allows thorough cleaning so the pad can be reused across multiple sessions. Replace the pad when fiber wear reduces gloss performance or when the pad no longer cleans out effectively.