If you have a building or property with old brickwork that needs cleaning, or has paint on it that you need removed, then one of the most effective ways you can handle the project is by cleaning your exterior brickwork using methods of Sand Blasting or DOFF Cleaning.

Sand blasting (or Shot Blasting as it’s now known) is a form of abrasive blasting that can be used for brick paint removal and cleaning. The technique fires off abrasive spheres of material at high speeds, and under high pressure, against a target surface. When struck by the abrasive material it causes abrasion to the outside of the surface, removing any paint, or built up dirt, allowing for a fresh look to the brickwork without causing any structural damage to the wall.

Sand Blasting brick is one of the most cost effective and quickest ways to remove paint and clean brickwork, as it allows you to not just clean the brick but prepare it for future work such as new layer of fresh paint. A freshly shot blasted surface creates the ideal texture for paint coatings to properly adhere to. We are experts in the removal and application of protective coatings so will always advise the best paint for the job.

Shot blasting brickwork, like all forms of abrasive blasting is a highly specialist field. The complex nature of the equipment being used, and the potential hazards that can emerge from using abrasive blast material means that if you want to use shot blasting to remove paint from brickwork you should bring in specialist contractors to complete the job.

At Intercity we have over 25 years of experience handling shot blasting equipment and working with businesses and the general public to blast clean a range of different surfaces in both commercial, industrial, and residential settings.

If you’d like some assistance or have any questions, make sure to get in touch with our experts who will be happy to give you advice as to how your project can be best handled.

The cost to remove paint from an exterior brick wall will vary depending on the size of the project. The larger the project, the more expensive the cost will be as more time will be required on-site with more people and equipment needed to complete the job in a timely manner.

If you have brick walls that you’re looking to get paint removed from then please get in touch and we’ll happily provide you with a quote.

Brick Shot Blasting (or Sand Blasting as it was previously known) is a fantastic way to clean up your brick exterior walls. As brick is a highly porous material, with uneven textures across all faces, it can allow dirt and grime that is difficult to remove to build up. Abrasive blasting methods like shot blasting allow you to restore the original surface of the brick in an efficient way. The time saved using a shot blasting method is the main benefit of using an abrasive blasting approach to removing paint from a brick wall.