Sandblasting Costs and Earning Potential
Sandblasting prices range from $633 to $1,281, with the average customer spending about $939 to sandblast 1,500 square feet. Prices range from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the method and materials used. Dry ice blasting costs $3.50 to $5 per square foot. Renting a dustless blaster costs $100 to $200 per day.
Sandblasting Process and Benefits
Sandblasting is an effective way to strip paint and prepare surfaces for refinishing. It can generate significant revenue between $30 to $60 per hour.
Sandblasting Safety and Alternatives
Acrylic sandblasting is also known as plastic abrasive grit and costs around $4 to $4.50 per pound making it one of the more expensive blast cleaning media. It’s mostly used on soft sensitive surfaces because it is gentler and less aggressive than most other media. As such it’s ideal for cleaning mold, anti-corrosion coatings, waxes, sealants, and adhesives.
Conclusion
Sandblasting is the act of propelling very fine bits of material at high-velocity to clean or etch a surface. It is called sandblasting because sand used to be the most commonly used material until silicosis was linked to inhaling sand particles. Due to this risk, sandblasting is carefully controlled using protective gears, ventilation, and alternate air supply.