JOB OVERVIEW
This Dustless Blasting business owner was tasked with stripping a 2,000 square foot log home. While the blasting itself was a breeze with the Dustless Blaster, he had to navigate the logistical hurdles of a job site located several hours away. Without the opportunity for a preliminary test blast, the contractor meticulously planned and transported all essential equipment—media, nozzles, hoses, and more—to ensure a successful operation at the remote blasting site.
"I just finished this log cabin. Overall, the logs were super smooth after blasting and the customer was really happy with the results!"
![Log home before and after2](https://www.dustlessblasting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Log%20home%20before%20and%20after2.jpg?width=1080&height=1350&name=Log%20home%20before%20and%20after2.jpg)
JOB DETAILS
BLASTING METHOD
100% dry
JOB LENGTH
14.7 hours of blasting
BLAST SETTINGS
Abrasive flow turned down very low, operating pressure ranged from 70-90 PSI
BLAST MEDIA
32 bags of very fine crushed glass: 50/100 mesh size
*Note: these logs were very hard which is why a crushed glass worked out best - for soft wood, you could use corncob or walnut shells
EQUIPMENT
DB500® Mobile XL
COATING REMOVED
Old stain from logs, soffit and vertical logs (Behr Urethane).
NOZZLES USED
Fan Nozzle
THE RESULTS
After 14 hours of blasting, this Dustless Blasting business owner was able to remove failing stain from the hard larch logs and soft cedar panels without damaging the wood. The blaster only used around 2.1 bags of media per hour due to lowering his abrasive flow settings on the machine, which saved him a ton of media and, ultimately, money spent!
Following the expert removal of worn and deteriorating stain, another log home owner is now ready to undergo the essential maintenance and staining process for their stunning home. The customer was very pleased with the final results!