by Mike Folta | Sep 6, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
A NIOSH-approved Type CE abrasive-blast supplied-air respirator, an impact-rated helmet or hood, eye and face protection, hearing protection, heavy leather gauntlet gloves, an abrasion-resistant apron or coveralls, and steel-toe boots are the baseline for any abrasive...
by Mike Folta | Sep 5, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
For U.S. airports, runway marking paint work means contractor-applied, FAA-compliant surface preparation, marking application with glass beads, and on-site retroreflectivity testing. Any scope of work you sign should require AC 150/5340-1 and Item P-620 compliance, a...
by Mike Folta | Sep 4, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
Installed industrial and municipal concrete sealing typically runs $1.50 to $5.00 per square foot, with basic densifiers at the low end and epoxy or polyurethane systems at the high end. The single biggest swing factor isn’t the coating you pick. It’s surface...
by Mike Folta | Sep 3, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
For large new fabrication, abrasive blasting is the right call. For field welds, tight access, or spot repairs, mechanical power tools or a grit-free impact tool get you there without containment headaches. Acid pickling belongs in a controlled shop, on complex...
by Mike Folta | Sep 2, 2026 | Sandblasting & Painting
For concrete floors, specify a textured epoxy or polyurethane system with broadcast aggregate, or a cementitious overlay for heavy wear zones. For metal, specify a properly prepared, primed textured coating or a thermal-sprayed finish. Before you sign anything, ask...