Structural, fabricated, and architectural steel prep
Steel & Metal Sandblasting
Steel and metal sandblasting strips mill scale, rust, and old coatings down to a profile that paint and powder coat actually stick to. From a single I-beam to a fabrication shop's entire output, our network handles SP-6 commercial, SP-10 near-white, and SP-5 white-metal finishes per SSPC specs.
Common applications
Frequently asked
What blast profile do you deliver on steel?
Most coating systems call for 1.5–3 mil profile at SP-6 or SP-10. Our SSPC/NACE-certified crews hit the spec your coating data sheet requires and document it.
Can you blast galvanized or stainless without damaging it?
Yes — we sweep blast galv with fine media to preserve the zinc, and use stainless-safe abrasives (garnet, glass bead) on stainless to avoid carbon contamination.
Do you handle on-site structural steel?
Yes. Mobile crews bring containment, vacuum recovery, and dustless options so structural work can happen on jobsites without shutting down the surrounding area.
Will the steel flash-rust before coating?
Bare blasted steel flashes within 4–8 hours. Most crews shoot primer the same day, or use inhibited dustless blasting for a 48–72 hour coating window.