Other Types of Sandblasting
Sandblasting is like peeling off the outer layer of grime on a surface, to display an under-surface that looks new. It’s the quickest way to clean or renovate buildings, paving, cars and boats.
Sandblasting takes days or weeks off a project
In the old days, people would scrub and sand surfaces by hand to clean or prepare them ready for refurbishment.
Blasting offers these advantages:
- Removes rust, mould and paint
- Gives a smooth finish, so paint sticks and lasts longer
- Different materials can be used to give different effects
- No stripping chemicals are needed, so it’s environmentally-friendly
It’s much faster just to blast the dirt off.
What would you like to do?
Sandblasting can be used to clean, prepare or finish many different surfaces:
Buildings / Paving
Sandblasting transforms surfaces, removing years of grime or rust.
Uses:
- Removal of paint, graffiti, mould and rust
- Concrete surfaces – clean and smooth or textured finishes
- Paving and parking areas – clean stains, oil and paint to original reveal colour
- Brick or stone restoration – clean grime, mould or fire damage
- Wooden furniture and boards – remove old paint, varnish, stains and smooth surface
Vintage Cars / Boats / Planes
Sandblasting a vehicle results in a better finish than manual sanding, with less buckle and bend. Different types of blasting media are used when a gentler method is required.
Uses:
- Remove old paint and rust from body
- Remove grime and rust from chassis
- Remove varnish and stains on wood
- Smooth surface preparation for new painting / coating
We take pride in creating a beautiful smooth sub-surface for classic cars.
Architecture / Art
We use sandblasting to create smooth or intentionally rough surfaces for sculptures, renovations, infrastructure or new architectural builds.
Uses:
- Modern concrete – we can blast clean to a smooth finish, blast deeper to expose the aggregate for an aesthetic finish, or add a textural design for effect, e.g. rough wavy lines on concrete bridges
- Renovations – clear away years of grime and prepare surfaces on concrete monuments, bridges and silos
- Sculptures – we create various textures on sculptures, e.g. the Kudu statue near Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg
Renovation and Concrete Finishes
What is the best abrasive material for your project?
There are new types of material (other than sand, which is used less often), that give different finishes. The choice depends on your project.
- Plastic / glass beads
- Walnut / similar shells
- Soda blasting
- Metal shot / grit blasting
- Vapour / wet blasting
Get Expert Advice
Our experts will advise you as to whether the job should be done on-site or at our premises and advise you on the best materials (media).
Jobs We’re Proud Of
See our Project page (link) for more Before & After pics.
Here we sandblasted a cenotaph memorial at the Germiston Theatre. As you can see, it revealed the hidden beauty in the stone.