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Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

"Damon was exceptionally professional and respectful. He built a beautiful deck my family will enjoy for many years to come. I would highly recommend Damon. He has a wide range of skills to tackle just about any home improvement project. Thank you, Damon!"
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Exterior Surfaces - Sandblasting

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

General Service has been in the business since 1986. We are a quality based company that will make sure you are satisfied with the quality of our craftsmanship and professionalism. Communication is the key to a successful project, therefore, we will communicate with you every stage of the project. We will make sure you are completely happy with our job because repeat customers are the best customers. We look forward to doing business with you and the long term relationship that will be developed.

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Sanders Painting
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Exterior Surfaces - SandblastingExterior Surfaces - Sandblasting - For Business

Serving Cedar Rapids, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"Excellent work. James is very knowledgeable. They cleaned up area well when job was done. Only issue was the start date of the work wasn't well coordinated (crew showed up to do powerwashing without notifying us). Otherwise, very happy and will use Sanders again."
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Sandblasting Services questions, answered by experts

Sanding and pressure washing serve different purposes in deck maintenance, so one is not necessarily better than the other. Pressure washing is ideal for annual cleaning to remove dirt, grime, mold, and mildew. Sanding is a deeper restoration method used to smooth rough surfaces, remove an old finish, and prepare the wood for a new coat of stain or paint. The ideal process for refinishing a deck is to first clean it (with a power washer), then sand it, and finally apply the new stain or finish. While cleaning should be done annually, sanding and staining are typically needed only every one to three years.

You can concrete can be done when it’s wet or dry. However, it’s safer when wet, as harmful dust and chemicals are present. Sanding it when dry is faster, but you’ll agitate more dust and chemicals, meaning you’ll need to be more careful.

There are two ways sandblasting could be dangerous: improper use of the equipment so that the stream touches your skin, and air particles created during the sandblasting process. While the first is easier to avoid and fairly obvious, the second has the potential to be more serious and is much more difficult to understand. This is why you should always hire a pro to sandblast, as they understand the dangers associated with the process. If proper safety measures are taken, then sandblasting is rarely dangerous.

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

Sandblasting is a common method for removing paint. It works great if the underlying material is tough. This is because you can then use more abrasive sandblast materials, making the paint removal process much faster and less expensive. If you plan on removing many layers of paint on smooth surfaces, you’ll need to be more careful about which materials you choose to use to sandblast.

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