Sandblasting is an amazing process. It uses compressed air and the forced, high-speed ejection of solid material in particle form to prepare and clean surfaces. Yes, workers often use sand when sandblasting, but it’s not the only substance you can employ to clean, buff, polish, and otherwise treat … [Read more...] about 3 Most Common Sandblasting Applications and Uses
How You Can Repair Chipped Powder Coatings
The beauty of powder coating is that it remains beautiful and durable for an exceedingly long time after you apply it. However, durable doesn’t mean invulnerable, and time will eventually take its toll. Fortunately, the kind of damage powder coating eventually endures is usually minor and generally … [Read more...] about How You Can Repair Chipped Powder Coatings
Ways To Mask Threaded Holes Before Powder Coating
Powder coating is terrific, but only when it’s on the outside. Sometimes it manages to creep into tight places, such as threaded holes in walls, machined pieces, or the like. If the powder coating gets in, it can harden and cause several problems. For example, threads can become ruined and need … [Read more...] about Ways To Mask Threaded Holes Before Powder Coating
Why You Should Powder Coat Playground Equipment
Powder coating is better than paint for many applications, but it especially shines (sometimes literally) when used to coat, beautify, and protect playground equipment. Powder coating consists of applying—you guessed it—dry powder made of resin and other materials to metal, plastic, carbon fiber, … [Read more...] about Why You Should Powder Coat Playground Equipment
The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Sandblasting Service
Sandblasting is a process that has been around for more than a century. Over the years, it has evolved and become a crucial method in the construction and manufacturing industries. The process involves using abrasive materials, such as sand, glass beads, and steel grit, which, at high speeds, remove … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Sandblasting Service
4 Tips for Choosing the Right Powder Coating Color
Powder coating is a treatment that offers a durable finish and a range of radiant colors. However, choosing the right color for your powder coating project can confuse many folks who are unfamiliar with the process. Knowing these four tips for choosing the right powder coating color helps narrow … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Choosing the Right Powder Coating Color
How Powder Coating Masking Benefits Your Project
Powder coating is one of the most popular and durable methods of coating metal surfaces. However, not all surfaces require a complete powder coating. Sometimes you must leave certain areas uncoated for assembly reasons or to avoid paint buildup. This is where powder coating masking comes in. Let’s … [Read more...] about How Powder Coating Masking Benefits Your Project
4 Common Powder Coating Application Mistakes
Powder coating is a durable, flexible, and aesthetically pleasing finish used in a wide range of industries, from automotive to home appliances. Despite its popularity, there are some common mistakes you can make during the application process that can lead to subpar results. Therefore, it’s … [Read more...] about 4 Common Powder Coating Application Mistakes