Failed or unwanted coatings on steel, concrete and masonry must be fully removed before a new coating system can be applied. Shot blasting removes all coating layers in a single pass, leaving a clean, profiled surface ready for the new system.
Why Remove Old Coatings?
Adhesion — new coatings applied over failed or incompatible existing coatings will fail prematurely.
Specification compliance — most coating specifications require removal of all existing coatings before application of the new system.
Inspection — removing old coatings allows the true condition of the substrate to be assessed.
Intercoat compatibility — some coating systems are incompatible with existing coatings and require full removal.
Coating Types We Remove
Epoxy and polyurethane coatings
Intumescent fire protection coatings
Bituminous and coal tar coatings
Zinc-rich primers
Antifouling coatings
Lead-based paint
After Coating Removal
After coating removal, the substrate is ready for inspection and the application of a new coating system. We can coordinate with your coating contractor or provide a combined blast-and-prime service.