Sculpture Shot Blasting
Metal and stone sculpture shot blasting and sand blasting services. Drop-Off, Collection/Delivery & Mobile shot blasting services from Intercity Contractors Ltd.
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Urban and Rural Sculpture Shot Blasting
Sculpture shot blasting employs a precisely controlled stream of abrasive material to meticulously clean a sculpture’s surface. We utilise this technique to remove impurities, expose underlying details, or prepare the artwork for further treatment.
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Steel Sculpture Shot Blasting
Metal sculptures and statues are prone to corrosion over time. Whether it be steel or cast iron sculptures going rusty or other metal sculptures changing colour or appearance. Shot blasting can return the sculpture back to its original state and therefore back to it’s former glory.
Shot blasting is also ideal for those looking to paint their metal sculpture. The process removes any unwanted contaminants and creates a profiled surface ready for painting. We also offer anti-corrosion painting services for those who plan on keeping their sculptures rust-free for years to come. We have worked with numerous sculptors and sculpture owners over the years.
How Sculpture Shot Blasting Works
Shot Blasting utilises compressed air to propel abrasive media, known as shot, at high pressure. The abrasive media is fired at the sculpture’s surface using a specialist nozzle to remove rust, paint and other contaminants from the metal sculpture.
Other common surfaces that are shot blasted include but are not limited to brickwork, timber, steel, iron, wood, concrete, glass, fibreglass and stone.
Our methods are a lot more forgiving to rusty steel, body filler and fibreglass repairs, unlike other cleaning methods like acid dipping, making it ideal for surfaces that may have had repair work in the past.
Shot Blasting or Sand Blasting?
The term Sand Blasting being used today is actually referring to the practice of Shot Blasting. The actual practice of Sand Blasting, using actual sand, was stopped in the UK as far back as 1949. Regardless, the practice of Shot Blasting is still widely known as Sand Blasting.
Sand Blasting has more or less been replaced by the term Shot Blasting, as a more up to date and accurate term. Sand created silica dust which was extremely hazardous when inhaled. Modern blasting medias are user friendly, eco-friendly and offer far less safety concerns.
In the past, sand used to be the go to material for any abrasive blasting work, this was due to how readily available it was. Silica dust from the sand is a health hazard when inhaled, so it creates a big challenge when used in industry from a health and safety point.
Modern abrasive medias have been developed which far outperform sand and offer a wider range of uses in multiple industries. The safety benefits offered by these abrasives make them a more viable option within modern industry.
Why Choose Us?
Our expert shot blasting teams are based out of Central London, covering the entire city and Greater London area, and Coventry, covering the entire East Midlands and West Midlands region.
We are specialists in shot & sand blasting, rust removal, safe lead removal, weatherproof paint coatings, anti-corrosion coatings and restoration of listed buildings & structures in London.
We also have a state-of-the-art shot blasting facility where we can take your sculpture from London back to our HQ in the midlands to clean and prepare the metalwork. If you are based in the Midlands, you can bring your sculpture to our base to be completed.
Our team have been offering mobile and facility shot blasting services for over 25 years. Our combination of knowledge, technique and professionalism cannot be matched.
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If you’re looking for a shot blasting company you can trust, then look no further than Intercity contractors. We have over 25 years experience within the shot blasting industry and work on projects throughout the Midlands and London. Painting and coating services can also be provided to protect the newly shot blasted surface. If you need any further help or information, please feel free to contact our team.
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Contact our Sales Team today via the contact form or call us on 0800 3892331 discuss your requirements and get a quotation.
