Here are some of our most common jobs that can be accomplished using abrasive blasting methods:

• Paint Removal: Stripping old paint from surfaces like buildings, vehicles, or industrial equipment.
• Rust Removal: Cleaning rust from metal surfaces eg. cars, vehicles, heavy machinery, to prevent corrosion and extend the life of the material.
• Surface Preparation: Creating a rough surface profile to improve the adhesion of coatings like paint or powder coating.
• Cleaning: Removing dirt, grime, and other contaminants from different surfaces, including concrete and metal.
• Restoration Work: Restoring historical buildings, monuments, and vehicles by gently removing layers of dirt and corrosion without damaging the original material.
• Graffiti Removal: Cleaning graffiti from walls and other surfaces.
• Etching: Creating designs or textures on surfaces like concrete, glass, stone, or metal.
• Deburring: Removing burrs or smoothing the edges of metal parts after machining.
• Mould Removal: Cleaning moulds from surfaces, especially in industrial settings.
• Concrete Profiling: Preparing concrete surfaces for the application of overlays or coatings.
• Ship Maintenance: Cleaning and maintaining ship hulls by removing barnacles, rust, and old paint.
• Automotive Restoration: Removing paint, rust, and body filler from vehicles during restoration processes.
• Industrial Equipment Maintenance: Cleaning heavy machinery and industrial equipment.
• Asphalt Cleaning: Removing line markings and rubber from asphalt surfaces.
• Wood Aging: Creating a weathered look on new wood for aesthetic purposes.
• Swimming Pool Cleaning: Preparing pool surfaces for new coatings or cleaning.
• Antifouling: Removing marine growth and old antifouling coatings from boat hulls.
• Fire Damage Restoration: Cleaning and restoring surfaces damaged by fire and smoke.
• Monument Cleaning: Gently cleaning monuments and statues to preserve their integrity while removing pollutants and biological growth.

Sandblasting is a process of using compressed air to propel small abrasive particles at high speeds onto a surface to remove rust, paint, or other coatings. The abrasive particles can be made of various materials such as soda, steel grit, glass beads, aluminium oxide or other media. The high-pressure air stream dislodges the unwanted material from the surface, leaving it clean and ready for further processing.

Although the term “sandblasting” is still widely used, no actual sand or crystalline silica is employed - its use has been banned in Australia for health and safety reasons.

Wet sandblasting, or rather wet abrasive blasting, is a process similar to regular abrasive blasting, but with the addition of water to the abrasive mixture. The water helps to reduce the amount of dust and heat generated during the process, making it safer and more efficient. Wet sandblasting is often used for delicate surfaces or in areas where dust and debris need to be kept to a minimum.

Yes, sandblasting can remove galvanizing from a surface. Galvanizing is a process of coating a metal surface with a layer of zinc to protect it from corrosion. Sandblasting can remove this layer of zinc along with any rust or paint on the surface.

Yes, sandblasting is an effective method of removing paint from a surface. The abrasive particles dislodge the paint from the surface leaving it clean and ready for further processing.

Yes, aluminum can be sandblasted, but care must be taken to avoid damaging the surface. It is important to choose the right media and the right pressure to avoid pitting or other damage to the surface.

Yes we can sandblast (abrasive blast) timber to remove paint, stain and dirt, and bring your wooden structures back to its original state. It requires gentler media and lower pressure than for masonry or metal. Our common choices for wood blasting include:

• Soda (sodium bicarbonate): Soft, water-soluble, leaves minimal etching

• Walnut shell or corn cob: Very gentle, preserves wood grain

• Fine glass beads: Gives a smooth, uniform finish without deep gouging

The choice of blasting media depends on the surface we clean and the desired outcome. For example, glass beads are often used for delicate surfaces while steel grit is suitable for heavy-duty applications. We choose the right media to avoid damaging the surface or creating unwanted texture.

The main difference between sandblasting and soda blasting is the type of media used. Sandblasting, or abrasive blasting, uses abrasive particles such as steel grit to remove coatings from a surface.

Soda blasting uses bicarbonate of soda to clean and remove paint from a surface. Soda blasting is a gentler method than sandblasting and is often used for delicate surfaces such as automotive parts or sculptures.