{"id":4265,"date":"2021-08-11T11:23:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T15:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groupebellemare.com\/?p=4265"},"modified":"2024-04-11T12:22:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T16:22:01","slug":"blast-cleaning-surface-preparation-sandblast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.groupebellemare.com\/en\/blog\/blast-cleaning-surface-preparation-sandblast\/","title":{"rendered":"Blast Cleaning and Surface Preparation: Benefits of Sandblast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blast cleaning is an essential process to revive, clean or prepare a surface (for the addition of paint, for example). If you have large areas of concrete, steel, stone, metal, aluminum or wood to treat, we recommend sandblast!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

This blast cleaning technique is extremely effective in removing layers of paint, varnish, wax, pigments and corrosion (or oxidation) from many types of surfaces. Different abrasives can be selected according to the material to be cleaned. As a matter of fact, each one has characteristics that guide their use on specific materials.<\/p>\r\n

Read on to discover the benefits of sandblast and the applications of the main abrasives used with this process.<\/h2>\r\n

Benefits of Blast Cleaning with Sandblast<\/h3>\r\n

Here\u2019s why you should consider sandblast for your projects.<\/p>\r\n

Quality Results<\/h3>\r\n

Sandblast is an extremely powerful process. It can clean almost any surface, removing all contaminants that could damage the product or its appearance. Using this process to treat a material will improve its functionality and longevity.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

When used to remove rust, it effectively prepares the surface for repair by another treatment and gives it a second life. Blasting is a very good process to create the necessary profile for anchoring a coating or a paint.<\/p>\r\n

Industrial or Residential Projects<\/h3>\r\n

Blasting is versatile and can be used for jobs of all sizes. You can blast the surface of a wooden piece of furniture or a concrete pool, as well as a construction truck or a large steel structure.<\/p>\r\n

Rust Removal<\/h3>\r\n

Rust is a common problem with metal products. In fact, it is the leading cause of material deterioration because it corrodes metal and can spread rapidly to other metal surfaces. If not properly treated, rust can cause permanent damage. It can be particularly harmful on machines, causing malfunction, presenting a danger or even becoming out of order, should a single part be rusted. Blast cleaning is an effective way to remove rust!<\/p>\r\n

Safety<\/h3>\r\n

The process must be performed in a safe environment, with the proper personal protective equipment (PPE). At all times, it is important to have good ventilation to avoid breathing in too many particles and dust, which have an irritating effect on lungs therefore on a worker\u2019s health.<\/p>\r\n

A Wide Selection of Abrasives – Which One to Choose?<\/h2>\r\n

What makes sandblast so versatile is the multitude of abrasives used depending on the technique and the surface. Every blast cleaning job has its own solution: whether it\u2019s sand, iron silicate, recycled glass, steel balls and much more.<\/p>\r\n

Here are the main abrasives for blast cleaning – all available from Groupe Bellemare -, their pros and cons as well as their main uses:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Natural Sand<\/h3>\r\n

Natural sandblast is used, among other things, to clean and prepare surfaces such as concrete, steel<\/strong> and aluminum<\/strong>. Very common, it is accessible, affordable and allows to carry out large blast cleaning jobs adequately.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Natural sand is offered in different grades (grain size) to obtain results adapted to all needs. The larger the particle, the deeper the indentation. However, using large particles will give you less impact than an equal volume of smaller particles. These clean faster, provide better coverage and produce a more uniform result. The most efficient approach is to use the smallest particle necessary to achieve the desired performance.<\/p>\r\n

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