HP500 Heavy Duty Floor Stripping Pads

When old finish and built-up wax need to come off a hard floor, an all-purpose pad won't cut it. The HP500 Heavy Duty line is built for the aggressive first step of the refinishing process — stripping worn coatings down to a clean substrate so new finish can bond properly. For environmental services teams working large stretches of tile, terrazzo, or sealed concrete, this is the pad that does the heavy lifting.

The HP 500 Heavy Duty Hard Floor Stripping Pad (400520) is engineered with a coarse, open construction that cuts through multiple layers of finish while resisting loading and clogging. It's designed to run wet with a stripping solution under a standard rotary floor machine, standing up to the friction and chemical exposure that would break down a lighter pad. The result is faster strip times and fewer pad changes across a job — a real consideration when you're refinishing corridors, cafeterias, or entryways in a hospital or long-term care setting.

A common question buyers ask is which color or grade to reach for: stripping pads sit at the most aggressive end of the pad spectrum, well above cleaning, buffing, or polishing grades. Match the pad size to your machine's drive board, keep the floor wet with stripper throughout, and change pads once the cutting surface glazes over. Because stripping is chemical-intensive, always confirm the pad is compatible with your stripping solution and ventilate the area properly.

Looking for a different pad grade or a comparable option for your machine? Explore related lines including Dominator Extra Heavy Duty for the toughest strip jobs, 9000 Topaz Heavy Duty, and Advantage Heavy Duty to round out your floor care program.