We offer the following services for residential and commercial customers:
- Abrasive blast cleaning: Sand blasting to restore natural look of wood, metal or stone.
- Architectural sandblasting: Abrasive blasting which restores the natural look of wood beams or exterior wood.
- Soda blasting: An abrasive blast cleaning method using sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
- Signage and Art: Blasting out pre-made designs of letterform and/or imagery on wood, stone or concrete.
- Paint stripping and removal: Safely remove paint and material to prepare for new painting or staining.
We make use of specialized skills and careful strategies to protect other elements of the remodel during sandblasting work. We work with homeowners, general contractors performing home renovations, local governments, and commercial clients on large-scale projects.
What is Soda Blasting?
Soda blasting can be used to clean surfaces without damaging the substrate (surface underneath the material being removed). Often it is used in cleaning aluminum (parts, aircraft, easily damaged surfaces).
One of the best uses for soda blasting is on wood surfaces in fire and smoke damaged buildings. The baking soda removes odors that are not easily removed by other methods. It’s also used in refurbishing it can be used on wood in homes that has been damaged by pet odors.
Soda blasting requires a special machine that is used to mix the sodium with air which is directed at the surface to be cleaned with much lower pressure than traditional sandblast cleaning. Hence the ability to remove surface odor/material/rust/paint without damaging the underlying material or surrounding surfaces.
Soda blasting is more expensive due to the material cost and specialized equipment needed.
Interesting Fact: The process was originally created for use in the restoration process for the Statue of Liberty in 1975!