The present invention relates to an interface pad for use between the tool and the supporting abrasive article. In a given day of the embodiments, there is provided an interface pad for use between a perforated abrasive article and the tool support. In general, the configuration to be used between the interface pads described herein are supported with different configurations of the abrasive article and the dust collecting opening having an opening of a given configuration, including at least one passage with a plurality of apertures the tool . In one implementation, the interface pads described herein is adapted to be used between any tool support including at least one passage with a plurality of openings, with a perforated abrasive article and any dust emissions capability. In addition, the present invention describes how to use a polishing tool, and an interface pad comprising a pad interface.