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Soda & Media Blasting in Houston, TX
The right media for the surface — soda for delicate fiberglass, glass bead for a satin finish, soft media for wood and log homes. Same-day site visits may be available. Every job is backed by our workmanship guarantee. Schedule today!
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Soda, Media & Glass Bead Blasting in Houston, TX
Media blasting is about matching the right abrasive to the surface. Soda blasting uses baking soda — gentle, and good for paint and grime on fiberglass, aluminum, boats and delicate surfaces. Glass bead blasting leaves a smooth, satin finish on metal, often used on aluminum and engine parts. Crushed glass, plastic media, corn cob and walnut shell are soft organic or specialty media for wood and delicate surfaces, and harder abrasives handle heavy rust. We bring the rig and the right media to you.
The best blasting media for the job is decided after we see the surface. Soft media suits wood and delicate surfaces; harder media suits heavy rust on steel. Some surfaces — thin sheet metal, soft brick, plastics, lead paint — need special handling, and we tell you straight which media fits and which doesn't.
Proud to Serve Houston & the North and West Suburbs
What's Included
Choosing the Best Blasting Media
Here's a short guide to how the media line up:
| Media | Best For | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Baking soda | Paint & grime on fiberglass, aluminum, boats | Clean, gentle |
| Glass bead | Aluminum, engine parts, metal | Smooth satin |
| Corn cob | Wood, fences, decks, logs | Clean, soft |
| Walnut shell | Delicate surfaces, light stripping | Clean, soft |
| Crushed glass | Heavy rust, coatings on steel | Profiled, bare |
Soda Blasting
Baking soda is one of the gentlest abrasives. It strips paint and grime from fiberglass, aluminum, boats and delicate surfaces without the aggression of harder media — and it's water-soluble, so cleanup is easy. It's the right pick where the surface can't take much pressure.
Glass Bead Blasting
Glass bead leaves a smooth, satin finish on metal — the kind of finish you want on aluminum and engine parts. It cleans and peens the surface rather than cutting deep into it, which is why it's used where a clean, consistent matte finish matters.
Corn Cob & Walnut Shell Blasting
Corn cob and walnut shell are soft organic media for wood and delicate surfaces. They lift old stain, graying, mildew and light coatings off fences, decks, beams, barns, doors and furniture without tearing up the grain. For wood and log homes, they're often the right call.
Sandblasting Wood — Fences, Decks, Beams & Barns
Wood sandblasting takes grayed, stained and weathered wood back to clean grain — fences, decks, beams, barns, doors and furniture. We use soft media and the right pressure so the wood comes clean without being dug into. Then the surface is ready to stain or seal.
Log Home Restoration & Log Cabin Blasting
Log homes and log cabins build up old stain, graying and mildew over the years — especially in the pine shade and damp around The Woodlands, Conroe and Magnolia. Corn cob blasting strips that off log walls so they're ready to re-stain. It's the blasting side of log home restoration; you or your finisher apply the new stain.
Why This Matters Here
The pine forests of Montgomery County around The Woodlands, Conroe and Magnolia drop sap, needles and pollen and keep wood shaded and damp, so mildew and graying set in. Soft media blasting brings that wood back without tearing it up.
Care & Prevention Tips
Re-stain wood and seal it on schedule to keep mildew and graying from coming back in Houston's shade and humidity. Keep soda-blasted fiberglass and aluminum clean and dry. For glass-bead-finished parts, the satin finish is the final surface — keep it clean and oiled as the part needs.
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Price | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Wood fence or deck | Quoted after we see the job | Area, media choice, wood condition |
| Log home wall | Quoted after we see the job | Square footage, stain layers |
| Boat hull (soda) | Quoted after we see the job | Size, coating, delicate surface |
| Engine parts (glass bead) | Quoted after we see the job | Part count, finish wanted |
The price depends on the surface, the media it calls for, how much coating has to come off, how delicate the surface is, access and setup, and travel distance. Some media cost more than others. We quote after we see the job.
Why Choose Us for Soda, Media & Glass Bead Blasting
Right Media
Soda, glass bead, corn cob, walnut shell, crushed glass — matched to the surface.
Wood & Log Homes
Soft media for fences, decks, beams and log cabins without tearing up the wood.
Delicate Surfaces
Fiberglass, aluminum and boats blasted gently.
On-Site
Mobile media blasting that comes to your home or marina.
Get a Free Estimate
Tell us what needs blasting and where. We'll give you a straight answer and a fair price.
No pressure and no upselling — we'll only recommend what your job actually needs, and you're free to say no.
What to Expect on Blasting Day
- 1
We arrive with the rig and the media the job calls for, and confirm access and setup.
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We contain the work area and protect nearby surfaces, plants and cars.
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We blast with the right media and pressure for the surface — gentle on wood and fiberglass, harder on rust.
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We clean up spent media and debris; baking soda is water-soluble and easy to rinse away.
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We leave the surface ready for stain, sealer or your finisher.
Helpful Texas Resources
These state agency pages are here for your information only. They do not mean this business is licensed, permitted, certified, approved or endorsed by any agency.
- DSHS — Environmental Lead Program
Older painted wood and log homes may have lead-based paint — find lead information and certified professionals.
Soda, Media & Glass Bead Blasting FAQ
What is the best blasting media for paint removal?
It depends on the surface. For tough paint on hard steel, a harder abrasive like crushed glass works well. For paint on fiberglass, aluminum or delicate surfaces, soda or plastic media is gentler. For wood, corn cob or walnut shell removes stain and graying without tearing up the wood. The best blasting media for the job is decided after we see the surface.
Is soda blasting safe for a fiberglass boat?
Yes — soda blasting is one of the gentlest methods and a good fit for fiberglass boat hulls, because baking soda strips paint and grime without gouging or warping the fiberglass. We use it at the right pressure for the surface. That said, the right method is confirmed after we see the boat.
Can you blast wood without damaging it?
Yes, with the right soft media. Corn cob and walnut shell remove old stain, graying and mildew from fences, decks, beams and log walls without tearing up the wood grain. The pressure and media are chosen for the wood — softer than what we'd use on steel.
Our Other Services
The whole mobile service in one place — abrasive blasting that comes to your driveway, yard or job site.
Dustless Blasting →Wet abrasive blasting that cuts airborne dust and is the right pick for homes, HOAs and occupied buildings.
Concrete, Brick & Graffiti Removal →Blasting for masonry and hard surfaces — concrete, stone, brick, painted brick and graffiti, all on-site.
Paint & Rust Removal →Stripping paint and rust on-site from trucks, cars, trailers, equipment and frames — the blasting side of classic car restoration.
Industrial & Commercial Blasting →On-site blasting for businesses and industry — structural steel, tanks, pipe, heavy equipment and fleets, to a clean surface profile.
Sandblasting Cost Calculator →See how the main factors move the cost and time.