Cutting through the Jargon
Wet Abrasive Blasting, Dustless Blasting, Vapour Blasting, Slurry Blasting, Venturi Blasting, Mist Blasting. If you have heard the different terms of wet blasting thrown around in the industry and are confused, here is a simple explanation. Vapour abrasive blasting is alternatively and interchangeably referred to as wet blasting, wet abrasive blasting, vapour blasting, slurry blasting, […]
How to stay safe when spraying or sandblasting
Although spraying and sandblasting are two very different operations, they create similar hazards and thus, you can take similar steps to stay safe. This article will explain the risks and the best practices to help you manage them safely. Background on sandblasting & spraying Sandblasting and spray painting use compressed air to perform surface preparation and […]
Cost of Sandblasting
Sandblasting is a process that has been around for centuries, and with the advent of new technologies and improvements, its popularity continues to grow. This article will discuss the factors that can affect the total cost of sandblasting various surfaces such as concrete driveways, automotive parts, marine boats etc, the type of sanding grit being […]
Guidelines on starting your own sandblasting business
Congratulations, on taking the first step to becoming your own boss by exploring the idea of starting your own mobile abrasive blasting business. So many people dream of starting their own business but never do anything about it. If you want financial freedom and the freedom to choose your work hours and hate living life […]
Diversify into a Mobile Dustless Blasting Business
If you are a crash repairer, an industrial painter, a pressure wash cleaner or any trade really, and are looking to diversify your business and expand the services that you offer, mobile dustless sandblasting offers a fantastic opportunity. With proper abrasive blasting equipment and a bit of training from a reputed and knowledgeable supplier, you […]
How to calculate the cost of Blasting and Quote for a Blasting Job?
A common mistake that many blasters make is to consider the cost of abrasive media only in calculating the cost of blasting. There are a number of cost factors to consider – including some that are not as obvious in calculating the true cost. Even when some blasters do consider all the relevant factors, they [...]
How to choose the right abrasive media
A coating is only as good as the preparation of the underlying surface. Surface preparation is the most important part of a coating system, because it affects the performance of the coating more than any other variable. If the surface preparation is poor, coating performance is likely to be poor even if an expensive coating […]
Things to Consider Before Sandblasting on any Surface
Sandblasting is a perfect choice when you need to clean a surface from dirt, rust, paint… Various surfaces can become smooth and clean after sandblasting such as concrete or metal, which get sandblasted the most often. Yet, you might be surprised that it is also a good choice for cleaning more delicate surfaces if used […]
How to choose the best sandblasting equipment?
So, you want it smooth, you want it clean… We know this about you because you landed on this page. And here you’re going to find out exactly how to have it this way… your surface of course. You already know what you want to do with sandblasting. Sandblasting has been used over a hundred […]