http://sandblaster-parts.com/ | If you’re ready to get rid of an old coat of paint or to remove the grime from your exterior walls, this walk-through will help you use a sandblaster on your home.

2. When it comes to removing
dirt and paint, there aren’t
many tools more efficient
than the sandblaster. If you’re
ready to get rid of an old
coat of paint or to remove
the grime from your exterior
walls, this walkthrough will
help you use a sandblaster on
your home.

3. Before you start
sandblasting your home,
cover your windows, roof,
and other spots you won’t
be blasting with 6mm
plastic sheeting and tape.
Make sure the tape and
masking are secure and
snug – loose or poorly
placed coverings can
detached or be damaged
by the sandblaster, which
can lead to the material
underneath being
damaged.

4. • Using the wet abrasive blasting
technique, which uses water as
well as compressed air, slows
the process down, but also
helps contain the mess and
improves air quality.
• Sandblasting is a noisy and
messy job. Let your neighbors
know you’re going to be
sandblasting so that they don’t
get a rude awakening.
• DO NOT use a sandblaster on
stucco or anywhere there might
be lead or asbestos.

5. ALWAYS practice proper safety
when using a sandblaster:
• Protect your ears, eyes, nose,
and mouth.
• For proper safety, you’ll need
more than just a face mask.
Keep in mind that professional
contractors use ventilation masks
on account of the amount of
harmful particles sandblasting
ejects into the air.
• DO NOT sandblast inside. Only
use the sandblaster outdoors.

6. Start your sandblasting
by spraying only a
small area of the
surface you’re blasting
to test your settings. If
the sandblaster isn’t
effective or is too
strong, adjust your
settings and/or
spraying medium
before continuing.

7. Operating the sandblaster
itself is fairly easy. Once the
spraying medium has been
loaded and you’re ready to
start, use the sandblaster on
the surface to remove paint,
dirt, or grime. Keep spraying
until the surface is bare,
paying attention to windows
and other areas that could
be damaged by the spray.

8. Sandblasting the walls
of a house produces a
lot of mess, both from
the blaster itself and
from the removed paint
particles and grime. Be
prepared to clean up a
lot of residue and piles
of cast-off paint once
the job is done.

9. • Make sure that run-off
doesn’t go into the gutters
or public water source.
• Sandblasters can be loud
enough that users can get
a noise citation from their
city. Check online for
regulations.
• Offer to clean up any mess
that ends up in your
neighbors’ yards as a result
of using the sandblaster.

10. BIG A’S PLACE LLC has been selling sandblasters
and all related equipment, including
sandblasting safety gear, hoses, and
Lindsay style parts, online since 2009. For all
your sandblasting needs, visit
www.sandblaster-parts.com.

11. Summary
Sandblasting is an effective tool for removing
outdoor house paint, but it can also produce a lot of
mess and noise that users will have to prepare for.
Keep these tips in mind before starting your
sandblasting project.