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Industrial Sandblasting in Houston, TX
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What It Is
Industrial sandblasting is blast-cleaning for businesses. We prep structural steel before coating, blast-clean to standards including SA 2.5, remove heavy paint and rust from equipment, and blast fleet trucks, tanks, skids and fabricated steel. It is the main page for paint stripping and rust removal blasting, and for preparing surfaces for industrial coatings or powder coating. Houston's port, ship channel and energy work mean a lot of structural steel, heavy equipment, work trucks and fleets, and that metal rusts in our humid air. We can blast at your yard or plant, or take the work at the shop. Quotes are set after we see the scope and the condition.
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What's Included
Structural steel prepping
Steel beams and fabricated steel blast-cleaned to a profile that coatings bond to.
Heavy equipment paint removal
Old paint and grease removed from equipment so it can be re-coated or inspected.
Fleet truck blasting
Work trucks and fleet vehicles blasted on a schedule to keep them coated and protected.
Tanks, skids & fabricated steel
Tanks, skids and welded fabrications blast-cleaned before coating or paint.
Paint stripping & rust removal
Heavy paint and rust blasted off to leave clean metal ready for industrial coating or powder coat.
Why This Matters in Houston
Houston's port, the Houston Ship Channel and the region's energy, petrochemical and manufacturing work mean a lot of structural steel, heavy equipment, work trucks and fleets — and humid air speeds up corrosion on all of it. Hurricanes and tropical storms, including Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and Hurricane Beryl in 2024, left equipment and fleets rusting. Paint on homes, brick or metal from before 1978 may contain lead — older painted surfaces may need to be tested for lead and handled under the rules that apply before blasting.
Care & Prevention Tips
Keep up with a coating maintenance plan on steel and equipment so rust does not come back. Coat blasted steel soon so flash rust does not start. General guidance only.
Is this the right fit?
The right method is decided after we see the item or surface. Some items may not suit a given process — for example thin sheet metal, plastic, glass, rubber or cast parts that may warp, pit or outgas, or items with lead paint that need special handling. Tell us what you have and we will point you to the right process.
Structural Steel Prepping
Steel beams and fabricated steel blast-cleaned to a profile that coatings bond to.
Heavy Equipment Paint Removal
Old paint and grease removed from equipment so it can be re-coated or inspected.
Fleet Truck Blasting
Work trucks and fleet vehicles blasted on a schedule to keep them coated and protected.
Paint Stripping & Rust Removal Blasting
Heavy paint and rust blasted off to leave clean metal ready for industrial coating or powder coat.
Blast-Cleaning Grades
We blast to the grade the spec calls for, including SA 2.5 near-white metal. The grade sets how clean the surface has to be before coating, and we match it to the job and the coating that follows.
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Price | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Structural steel | Quoted once we see the job | Tonnage, condition, blast grade, access |
| Heavy equipment | Quoted once we see the job | Size, paint and grease, on-site or shop |
| Fleet trucks | Quoted once we see the job | Number of trucks, schedule, condition |
| Tanks or skids | Quoted once we see the job | Size, condition, blast grade |
Cost depends on size and number of parts, how much old coating and rust must come off, the surface or substrate, the finish and number of coats, color choice, masking, repairs, and travel distance for mobile work.
Why Choose Us for This
Blast-cleaning to grade, including SA 2.5 near-white metal.
Work at your yard or plant, or at the shop — whichever fits the job.
Quotes set after we see the scope, the steel and the condition.
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What to Expect
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Call or book and tell us the scope, the steel or equipment and the condition.
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We look at the job and the spec, then quote it.
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We blast to the required grade, on site or at the shop.
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The surface is ready for industrial coating or powder coat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SA 2.5 in blasting?
SA 2.5 is a grade from the ISO 8501-1 standard meaning very thorough blast cleaning: at least 95% of the surface is free of visible mill scale, rust, paint and foreign matter, leaving only light stains. It is often called near-white metal and is roughly equivalent to SSPC-SP 10 / NACE No. 2. We blast to that grade when the spec calls for it.
Can you blast equipment at our yard or plant?
Yes. We can bring mobile blasting to your yard or plant for equipment, steel and fleets that are hard to move, or take smaller fabrications at the shop. We confirm access and containment when we quote it.
Do you work on fleet vehicles on a schedule?
Yes. We can set up fleet truck blasting on a schedule so your trucks stay coated and protected. Tell us the fleet size and the cadence you want, and we will work out a plan.
Our Other Services
Powder Coating
Durable, oven-cured finishes for gates, railings, patio furniture, trailers and commercial metal.
Wheel, Rim & Automotive Powder Coating
Wheels, rims, calipers and car parts stripped, blasted and coated in finishes built for the road.
Sandblasting
Dry abrasive blasting that strips paint, rust and old coatings off metal, concrete, stone and wood.
Dustless & Mobile Blasting
On-site wet abrasive blasting that cuts airborne dust for brick, graffiti, pools and large items.
Soda, Media & Glass Bead Blasting
The right media for the job — soda, glass bead, plastic, corn cob and walnut shell for delicate surfaces.
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