Sandblasting
Industrial Coating: Painting the Future
WHAT IS INDUSTRIAL COATING? When was the last time you took a tour through a warehouse and noticed the different types of paint? Have you ever stopped to consider that people take aesthetics for granted? These looks and styles that we notice may have greater significance than what meets the eye. For businesses in the…
Read MoreBlast It Clean – Your Partner in Surface Preparation and Maintenance
Blast It Clean is not your run-of-the-mill cleaning company. Our cleaning services are specifically targeted for preventative maintenance. Like a car that requires routine maintenance, so too do structural surfaces and mechanical components. We often underestimate the value of having a clean surface. It’s one thing to forget to clean your kitchen countertop and wake…
Read MoreBenefits of Baking Soda Blasting
Choosing the right method of blasting can be crucial for a project’s success. Two common types of blasting are soda blasting and sandblasting. Soda blasting and sandblasting have many distinct differences, applications, and advantages and disadvantages. This article will elaborate on many of these differences and better educate you on the processes. Knowing the purpose…
Read MoreThe Shift Away from Traditional Sand in Sandblasting: Exploring the Rise of Alternative Abrasive Materials
Sandblasting is a process that involves using compressed air or water to forcefully propel abrasive particles onto a surface, usually to remove unwanted materials, coatings, or contaminants. The abrasive particles used in traditional sandblasting are typically made of sand, which is why it is also referred to as abrasive blasting or grit blasting. Sandblasting has…
Read MoreHistorical Renovation Media Blasting Project
We were brought in on a large Historical Renovation Media Blasting project in Overland Park, Kansas. Some may recognize the property as the old King Louie Bowling Alley and Ice Rink building. The project required all the wood surfaces to be brought back to their original state. To achieve that result, we media blasted the…
Read MoreLog Cabin Stain Removal
An individual customer contacted us about his Log Cabin Stain Removal project in Central Kansas to remove the existing wood stain and buildup on a customer’s log cabin home. THE PROCESS FOR THE LOG CABIN STAIN REMOVAL The customer’s biggest concern was bringing a process and solution that could remove the stain effectively without severely…
Read MoreRestoring a Commercial Grain Bin Done Right
The allure of the warm glow from the setting sun contrasted by looming silhouettes of barns and silos separating miles of cornfields. It’s a sight that I never knew how much I enjoyed until I moved away from my small town. Remembering that sight, what never occurred to me is the amount of work that…
Read MoreCustom Surface Preparation For Industrial Painting
The primary purpose of sandblasting is surface preparation. This is an absolutely necessary step when you are painting or coating a surface. However, it isn’t just blasting an abrasive under pressure. The technical aspect of sandblasting (abrasive blasting) may surprise you. There are very specific standards for surface preparation and each coating has a minimum…
Read MoreIndustrial Painting & Sandblasting Go Together Like Kansas City & BBQ
Look at the can of any paint or coating and you will likely see something like “make sure surface is clean and void of dirt, debris, peeling”. Any painter will tell you the most important step of any painting project is properly preparing the surface. The problem is that most painters are limited in their…
Read MoreFocus on Preventative Maintenance in Your Food Manufacturing Facility
“Time is Money.” This adage holds true across industries, and in manufacturing, it becomes even more significant. Manufacturing processes involve various timing factors, including lead time and cycle time, but one factor stands out as the most critical: downtime. Downtime refers to the period when production is halted, resulting in lost productivity and potential revenue.…
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