Sandblast Abrasives
We carry multiple grades & types of sandblast abrasives.
Sandblasting abrasives are commonly used in two rather different applications.
The most common use for sandblasting abrasives is rejuvenating metal hardware (such as wheel rims, frames, and boat trailers) by removing old paint and rust in preparation for re-chroming and/or re-painting.
More creatively, sandblasting can transform every-day things like glass and wood into works of art such as frosted glass murals, and intricate wood carvings.
Sandblast abrasives in-stock:
$12.00 - Silica Sand (20/30 Grit)- $14.95 - Green Diamond Nickel Slag (16/36 Grit)
- $39.95 - Glass Bead (#6)
- $39.95 - Glass Bead (#13)
- $39.95 - Walnut Shells (Medium Grit)
About Silica Sand
Silica is an off-white, mildly aggressive sandblast medium. Commonly used for sandblasting wooden signs, the silica sand particles tend to break down, rather than embed themselves in the wood.
Safety Note: While silica is generally inert, one must take care when using silica sand as a sandblasting medium. The user must wear respiratory protection and avoid breathing the fine silica dust.
About Green Diamond Nickel Slag
Green Diamond Nickel Slag is a high-efficiency blasting grit, prepared by selective screening of nickel slag. This material is suitable for most blast-cleaning operations. Due to the hardness of the material, the Green Diamond Nickel Slag cuts much more aggressively compared to the conventional Silica Sand above.
The shapes of the individual particles in the Green Diamond product make it ideal for the efficient removal of mill scale, rust, or other existing coatings from steel and other metals in preparation for fabrication or painting.
About Glass Beads
Glass Beads are an extremely fine, powdery sandblast medium. White in colour - and with a consistency similar to household flour - glass beads are used for sandblasting jobs that require a fine touch, such as etching glass. Please note: glass beads are too fine to use in the DIY Sandblasting Booth.
Sandblast safely.
Sandblasting must only be performed in a controlled environment using ventilation, protective clothing and breathing air supply.
Do-It-Yourself
Don't have a sandblasting unit? Have a large job to complete? Check out our on-site Sandblasting Booth - it meets all the safety requirements and provides a large, well-lit work area.
We stock top-quality brands.
We stock the Target Products line of sandblasting abrasives - visit their website for more details.