Sandblasting or abrasive blasting is a process where a surface is made smooth or rough with an abrasive material. Pressure is applied for the blasting process to occur. The process was initially known as sandblasting because sand was the only media used. However, the process has revolutionized and there are different materials used besides sand. Here are some of the materials used in commercial sandblasting: Glass beads Glass beads have a very fine grit, they are often used in … [Read more...]

Sandblasting is not applicable in industries only. There are various areas at home where sandblasting can also be made useful. Below are some applications of sandblasting at home To remove paints and rust One of the uses of sandblasting is to rid paint or rusts from surfaces. If your walls have old paints on them you can utilize a mild sandblasting. This will get rid of the old paints without damaging the wall itself. You can also get rid of stubborn rusts from your steel … [Read more...]

Some would choose to call it abrasive blasting. This is the process of cleaning surfaces or restoring surfaces into what they originally looked like by the use of powered equipment and compressed air under high pressure. This process is done by spraying abrasive particles over the surface of the material that needs blasting. What goes on during a commercial sandblasting? Sandblasting is a versatile technique because it can be used for multiple tasks. There are also a variety of materials that … [Read more...]

Commercial sandblasting is one of the oldest methods of treating metal in the metalwork industry. Metal sandblasting is very versatile. The process is used to restore metal surfaces into their original state while increasing the longevity of the metal surface. Why metal sandblast? There are many reasons why you should choose metal sandblasting for your next metal surface restoration project. Here is why: It is efficient; metal sandblasting is able to remove old coatings, dirt, burrs, and … [Read more...]

One of the most effective ways industrial and commercial setups clean and prepare surfaces is through sandblasting.  Depending on the surface that needs cleaning, it is not only sand that is used as the abrasive. There are so many other abrasives to be used such as glass beads, dry ice, steel grit, etc. Different surfaces require different abrasives,   which is why you need a professional to handle your sandblasting needs. Here are the various areas of application for commercial … [Read more...]

Wondering what the various types of commercial and residential sandblasting are?  You are at the right place. But before we dive into that, let’s see what sandblasting is. Sandblasting is also known as abrasive blasting. It is the process of using an abrasive material to smoothen rough surfaces, roughen smooth surfaces, eliminate foreign substances from a surface like paint and shape a surface.  What are the different types of sandblasting? Dry-ice blasting; this a newer and most … [Read more...]