Wet Abrasive Blasting

Powerful and Effective Surface Washing

Wet blasting is an industrial process in which pressurized wet slurry is applied to a surface for various cleaning or finishing effects. Also known as wet abrasive blasting, vapor blasting, vapor honing, dustless blasting, or slurry blasting.

A specially designed, high-volume pump mixes abrasive media with water. This slurry mixture is then sent to a nozzle (or nozzles), where regulated compressed air is used to adjust the pressure of the slurry as it blasts the surface. The liquid abrasive effect can be precision-engineered to produce desired surface profiles and textures.

Industrial applications include extensive cleaning, degreasing, deburring, and descaling, as well as the removal of paint, chemicals, and oxidation. Wet blasting is perfect for high-precision composite etching for bonding.

Wet blasting can be effective for the following applications:

Construction and Municipalities

• Brick
• Masonry
• Concrete
• Stone surfaces
• Sidewalks
• Curbs
• Paint removal
• Graffiti removal

Transportation

• Automobiles
• Tractor-trailers
• Tanker trucks
• Heavy equipment and machinery
• Engine cleaning

Building Property Maintenance and Cleaning

• Building exterior
• Commercial showers and restrooms
• Fences and decks
• Sidewalks
• Driveways

Paint Cleaning and Historical Site Washing

We can safely remove paint and graffiti from almost any surface without damaging the surface. Our wet blasting process helps with dust suppression and can get the job done without damaging the original surface.

When blasting historic or very delicate substrates, wet blasting can be used at low pressure and with low abrasive usage rates to allow a gentle washing effect.

Safe and Effective Lead Removal

Wet blasting is also a safe and effective way to get rid of lead. Removing lead-based paints or coatings the old-fashioned way was a messy business and was often harmful to the environment. Old sandblasting methods could actually heat up the lead-based paint and cause it to become airborne.

Below, you’ll find a video demonstrating this process:

Power Washing

Finally, wet blasting includes power washing. Power washing and high-pressure water blasting are surface preparation methods used to remove dirt, loose and peeling paint, or to eliminate heavy oils and grease.

Cleaning is usually associated with the use of chemicals, especially for tough stains, which are hazardous to the crew, the property, and the environment.

If you need a surface cleaned through wet blasting, call the experts at Morris Painting & Blasting today. We offer free estimates.