Shot Blasting Concrete Prep
Steel shot fired at the slab strips coatings and profiles concrete fast, with no water and very little dust. Ideal for big floors and heavy coatings.
The details, in plain English.
Shot blasting propels steel shot at the concrete and recovers it in a closed loop, producing an even profile quickly. It is especially effective on large floors, thick coatings, mastics and rough surfaces that would wear out grinders.
For most garages grinding is the right tool, but shot blasting is the better choice on warehouse floors, commercial bays and heavily coated or rubbery surfaces. We choose the method that gets the best profile for the system.
Best for
- Large commercial floors
- Thick old coatings
- Mastic and adhesives
- Heavy-duty profile requirements
What you get with this service.
Fast on big floors
Covers area far faster than grinding.
Closed-loop dust control
Steel shot and debris are vacuumed and recovered.
Even, deep profile
Excellent for heavy-duty coatings.
No water
Dry process, so there is no slurry.
From first look to finished floor.
- 1
Assess
Choose shot blasting or grinding.
- 2
Blast
Walk-behind machine passes over the slab.
- 3
Detail
Edges and corners ground by hand.
- 4
Vacuum
Remove residue and dust.
Questions, answered
Is shot blasting better than grinding?
Neither is always better. Blasting is faster on big floors and thick films; grinding is more precise for garages and delicate edges.
Will shot blasting damage my slab?
It removes a thin surface layer in a controlled way. We select the machine settings for the concrete condition.
How do I get a price?
Fill in the form or call 800-207-0499. We schedule a free assessment, look at the slab and send a written quote.
How long does it take?
Most two-car garages are done in a day. Large or heavily repaired floors can take longer, and we tell you the schedule before we start.
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