Grit (Sand) Blasting Cleaning
Grit blasting, otherwise known as sand blasting, is a form of surface cleaning by which an abrasive media, often sand or grit, is accelerated through a nozzle at high speed by compressed air. This form of media blasting is used to clean or modify a surfaces properties.
Depending on the desired result, there are a number of different ‘grits’ that can be used. Grit blasting can be used to create a worn effect on materials or purely as a method of cleaning a surface to return it to its former condition.
Benefits
Grit blasting is a well-established form of abrasive cleaning used for a number of different applications with many benefits.
- Removes the need to use chemicals in cleaning
- Highly efficient
- Versatile in use across a range of surfaces
- Can be used to clean and texturize surfaces
- Less disruption caused due to shorter length of time to clean a surface
Uses
Grit and Sand Blasting can be used for a number of different reasons and the different types of media available make it an adaptable cleaning method. Below are just some of the ways you can use grit blasting:
- To clean and prepare a surface ready for painting, or other types of coating
- Removal paint and rust from objects
- Removal dirt from interior and exterior walls
- Removal of rust and other types of corrosion
- Ability to use on a range of different surfaces, including masonry, stonework, concrete and metal
Whether you are refurbishing machinery or looking to restore a building of heritage, Grit Blasting’s versatility allows for use across a number of projects.
