Rubber Abrasive Brush for Matte & Soft Gloss Finish
Industrial-grade rubber abrasive brush for creating uniform matte and soft gloss (velvety) finishes on ceramic tiles, polished tiles, and natural stone surfaces. OEM/ODM supported.
Key Features
- Matte & Soft Gloss FinishEngineered to create uniform matte and velvety soft-touch finishes on ceramic and stone surfaces in a single pass.
- 13 Grit SizesFrom coarse #60 stock-removal to ultra-fine #3000 polishing — one brush family covers every stage of surface treatment.
- Two Models AvailableL140 (standard) and L170 (heavy-duty) for different machine setups and production volumes.
- Durable Rubber BondSilicon carbide abrasive embedded in a flexible rubber matrix — long service life, consistent scratch pattern, no loose grit.
- For Ceramic & StoneDesigned for ceramic matte tile, soft gloss tile, polished tile, marble, granite, quartz, and engineered stone surfaces.
- OEM / ODM SupportedCustom grit combinations, dimensions, and packaging available for OEM orders — Western Land manufactures in-house.
Product Overview
The L140 Rubber Abrasive Brush (also known as a Frankfurt abrasive brush or Fickert abrasive brush in the stone industry) is a flexible abrasive tool made by embedding silicon carbide grains in a tough rubber compound. Mounted on automatic or semi-automatic tile finishing lines, the brush produces a consistent matte, satin, or soft-gloss (velvety) surface on ceramic and stone materials — the highly sought-after “soft touch” finish used in modern architectural surfaces.Unlike traditional grinding wheels that remove material aggressively, the L140 rubber brush refines the surface — removing polishing haze, evening out gloss levels, and creating a uniform tactile feel. It’s the go-to tool for any factory producing matte porcelain tile, soft gloss ceramic, honed marble, or leathered stone.Specifications
| Product Name | Rubber Abrasive Brush |
|---|---|
| Brand | Western Land |
| Model | L140 / L170 |
| Grit Sizes Available | 60# · 100# · 120# · 180# · 240# · 320# · 400# · 600# · 800# · 1000# · 1200# · 1500# · 3000# |
| Application | Soft gloss tile, polished tile, ceramic tile, stone surface finishing |
| Function | Creates uniform matte and soft gloss finish on ceramic and stone surfaces |
| Service | OEM / ODM supported |
Grit Size Reference & Application
Choose your grit based on the surface finish you need. Coarser grits refine the surface faster; finer grits deliver a softer, more velvety feel.#60Stock removal, deep scratch
#100Heavy texturing
#120Coarse matte
#180Standard matte
#240Fine matte
#320Satin / soft touch
#400Smooth satin
#600Soft gloss
#800Fine soft gloss
#1000Velvety finish
#1200Polished soft touch
#1500High-end soft gloss
#3000Mirror-soft pre-polish
L140 vs L170 — Which Model Do You Need?
Featured
L140 Rubber Abrasive Brush
Standard-duty rubber brush for everyday matte and soft gloss finishing. Best fit for most ceramic tile production lines and stone surface treatment machines.- Standard abrasive density
- For continuous-duty tile lines
- All 13 grit sizes available
Heavy-duty
L170 Rubber Abrasive Brush
Heavy-duty rubber brush with denser abrasive compound for high-volume stone processing and aggressive stock removal. Longer service life in tough conditions.- Higher abrasive density
- For stone and engineered quartz
- All 13 grit sizes available
How to Get the Best Finish
- Start with a clean, flat surface. The brush refines, it doesn’t flatten. Pre-grind to the target flatness first.
- Choose the right starting grit. Match the brush grit to the surface condition.
- Use consistent feed speed and pressure. Too much pressure wears the brush unevenly.
- Use water for stone, dry for ceramic. Wet processing extends brush life on marble and granite.
- Step down through the grits for a smoother finish — e.g. #180 → #320 → #600 for satin-to-soft-gloss.
Need help choosing the right grit or model? Tell us your material, current finish, and target finish — we’ll spec the brush for you. Contact Western Land Tools →
Typical Applications
- Matte porcelain tile production lines
- Soft gloss (velvety) ceramic tile finishing
- Polished tile de-glossing to satin/matte
- Honed marble and limestone surface refinement
- Leathered granite and engineered stone finishing
- Quartz surface matte finishing
- Architectural stone surface treatment
Pair with Other Western Land Tools
For a complete surface finishing line, the L140 brush works best after Western Land diamond abrasives:Contact us for full line specs Diamond AbrasivesFrequently Asked Questions
What grit should I use for a matte finish on ceramic tile?
For a uniform matte finish on ceramic tile, start with #180 or #240. For a deeper matte or more aggressive texture, go to #120 or #100. For a soft gloss / velvety finish, step up to #600, #800, or #1000.Can the L140 brush be used on natural stone as well as ceramic?
Yes. The L140 rubber abrasive brush works on ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite, quartz, and engineered stone. For harder stone and longer production runs, we recommend the L170 heavy-duty version.What machine does this brush fit?
The L140 / L170 brushes are designed for automatic ceramic tile finishing lines and stone surface treatment machines that use a Frankfurt or Fickert-type mounting. Send us your machine model and we’ll confirm compatibility.Do you offer OEM / custom brushes?
Yes. Western Land offers full OEM / ODM service: custom grit combinations, dimensions, hardness, density, color, and private-label packaging. MOQ for custom orders is typically 200 pieces per specification.Wet or dry use?
For ceramic tile, the brush is typically used dry on automatic production lines. For natural stone (marble, granite), wet use is recommended to extend brush life and reduce dust.What is the typical service life of a rubber abrasive brush?
Service life depends on grit size, material, machine setup, and feed speed. As a rough guide: a #180 brush on standard ceramic tile lasts 8–15 production shifts; finer grits (e.g. #1000) last 20–40 shifts. Replace when the surface finish becomes inconsistent.Need a quote, sample, or OEM/ODM pricing?
Tell us your material, target finish, and required grit — we’ll respond within 24 hours. Contact Western Land Tools →
For more background on rubber-bonded abrasive tools, see theWikipedia article on abrasive materials.