Surface Preparation & Blasting

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When it comes to commercial and industrial painting, the desired end result is a stunning finished project that enhances the aesthetic appeal of your facility and retains its great look for years to come. To achieve this, you absolutely need proper surface preparation, which varies widely depending on the project and the environment.

At Raider Painting, we know what it takes to properly prepare any type of surface for all kinds of coatings. We have more than 29 years of extensive experience in the commercial and industrial painting industry, and we're dedicated to providing the highest quality services for your business.

Why is surface preparation so important?

For a commercial painting contractor, a lot of effort should go into selecting the right coatings for the surface to be painted, including the appropriate type of preparation. Without solid, thorough prep work, coatings don't adhere properly, and will eventually start to flake, crack, or peel away from the substrate.

There are many different types of surface prep that can be employed, depending on the needs of the project. A few of these methods include:

• Shot blasting, which is typically used for concrete floors. This involves forcing various sizes of metal beads at high velocity onto the surface. The beads are then vacuumed for re-use.
• Sand blasting is similar to shot blasting, but sand or other types of abrasive media are used. This method is employed for masonry or steel surfaces.
• Water blasting is used to clean dirt and contaminants from surfaces. Following a water blast, water-soluble sealants may be applied to penetrate damp concrete, which allows it to be sealed and retain its natural color.
• Diamond grinding refers to grinding concrete surfaces with diamond blades in order to remove the top layer of concrete and level the surface.
• Floor leveling or sloping is the application of a concrete masonry product that flows over an existing surface to create a new, level surface.
• Hand tool prep involves using blades, scrapers, and wire brushes for small or difficult to reach areas, or for minor surface preparation work.

See our work in action.

At Cummins Diesel, we used a diamond grind to remove the existing coating and striping, in preparation for applying new safety and traffic markings to the floor.

For the parking garage deck at CB Richard Ellis, we resurfaced the flooring throughout the garage. We used mechanical striping to remove the existing coating, employing shot-blasting and diamond grind techniques to level out high spots.

The right groundwork…and so much more.

Proper surface preparation is critical to the success of a commercial painting or coating project. At Raider Painting, we don't take shortcuts that would sacrifice the quality of our results. Contact us to find out more about our services, or click to request an estimate.