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"I had two small projects I needed blasted and cleaned up and this company was very easy to deal with. They delivered the service at a reasonable rate and did the job in a very short amount of time. I would recommend anybody to use Blast Bros for this service"
"Bill made the time to come over. I tried 3 other businesses and everyone was too busy. He always answered his phone or texts. It wasn't a huge job. But, he also did not take advantage of me by doing more work than needed. I am pleased with the job."
"B&L Painting& Property Services were incredible to work with! They were extremely communicative, the quality of their work is incredible and their pricing is fair and reasonable. I would certainly recommend their work to anyone and will be using them again myself. Thank you for your amazing attention to detail!"
"I've been doing different projects over the year and he has taken care of almost the entire project of building our new home for my wife and I. He is terrific and does a wonderful job!"
"Andy from Aqua Terra came out to meet the Customer and gave him an accurate quote on the job. He arrived to do the work in a timely manner and the job was VERY well done. The Customer was happy and we would definately hire Andy's company to do work again here at our business, Knight Marine Service, in Rockland, ME."
"He repaired my fences, put a lock on a fence and cemented a post in. He also installed a light fixture. I had all the products. The lock? I can still open the fence. For handyman services, he does individual jobs quickly and is personable. People are safe with these people."
"Quick response to repair request, good communication, friendly, knowledgeable. Excellent work - repair was done quickly and professionally. Very happy with the service and highly recommend."
Sandblasting Services questions, answered by experts
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.
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.
Soda-blasting systems are slightly more expensive than sandblasting systems. To soda blast, you’ll need to spend a few hundred dollars for a blast hose and nozzle, a compressed air supply, a blast generator, a moisture decontamination system, and sodium bicarbonate media, a recurring cost because the powder is not reusable. To start with sandblasting, you will need to spend upwards of $30 for a blast pot, a blast gun, an air compressor, and sandblasting media, many of which are recyclable—further reducing the cost. The total cost for either will depend on the size of the system.
Seal joints, clean debris regularly, and address cracks promptly to maintain appearance and stability.
Sandblasting is useful when you need to strip material off a hard surface. Common reasons to sandblast are to remove paint, rust, or get a surface ready for a new material. You aren’t limited to surfaces like walls either—you can sandblast rusted tools, bicycle frames, cement, bricks, and many others. If what you’re sandblasting is still structurally sound, sandblasting can be a fast and inexpensive way to revive the original material.
The Durham, ME homeowners’ guide to sandblasting services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Sandblasting is a powerful method to remove paint, primer, and other coatings from hard surfaces. Learn the cost to rent a sandblaster and the factors involved.
The cost to sandblast your home’s exterior or another surface on your property depends on the method and the materials you use. Learn more with this guide.
Sandblasting is a powerful technique used to strip paint, rust, and other material from a surface. Learn when you’d use this technique, its cost, and how it works.
Sandblasting is a paint removal technique that uses high-speed projection to strip a surface. Learn about sandblasting for paint removal and when you should avoid it.