Norton Red Heat Screens – Professional-Grade Screens for Final Cuts & Intercoat Abrasion

When it comes to the final stages of hardwood floor refinishing, precision matters. Norton Red Heat Screens are engineered for the demands of professional sanding crews, delivering clean, consistent results during final cut prep, between-coat abrasion, or screen-and-recoat jobs.

Built with ceramic alumina grain technology, Red Heat Screens cut fast and smooth, leaving behind a uniform scratch pattern that helps finishes bond better—and keeps callbacks at bay.

Why Use Norton Red Heat Screens on Your Floors?

• Consistent Scratch Pattern
  Ideal for intercoat abrasion—Red Heat minimizes swirl marks and haze, ensuring a clean bond for water- or oil-based finishes.

• Self-Sharpening Ceramic Grain
  Cuts faster and longer than traditional silicon carbide or aluminum oxide screens, reducing labor and screen changes.

• Resists Loading
  Open mesh structure sheds dust and finish residue—perfect for recoats, gym floors, and high-traffic commercial jobs.

• Smooth Finish Prep
  Available in higher grits (80–220) for final sanding and fine surface prep before staining or sealing.

• Dual-Sided Use
  Extend screen life and maximize value by simply flipping the screen when one side wears down.

Perfect For:

• Intercoat abrasion between finish coats

• Final cut prep before stain or sealer application

• Screen-and-recoat maintenance jobs

• Water-based finish prep, where clean scratch patterns are essential

• Large open areas like gym floors, offices, and living spaces

Pro Tip:

Pair your Red Heat screens with a dust-containment system and maroon pad for ultra-smooth, swirl-free results—especially when prepping for waterborne topcoats.