What is Sandblasting?
Sandblasting, sometimes known as abrasive blasting, is the operation of forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive
material against a surface under high pressure to smooth a rough surface, roughen a smooth surface, shape a surface or remove surface contaminants.
Sandblasting Prices In South Africa?
Prices for sandblasting are typically R 622 on average. R 073 61 to R 1031.
Do you need special sand for sandblasting?
No, abrasives that contain more than 1% free silica are forbidden. In the past, blast cleaning operations were done with silica sand.
The term sandblasting originates from those days.
Can you paint right after sandblasting?
The generally accepted industry standard is that coating takes place no more than 4 hours after completing the blasting process.
But time only plays a part in that. Surface and environmental conditions should also be considered. How quickly your paint is irrelevant if the conditions for coating are not adequate.