Metal Shop Guide

6 shops · Kitchener, Waterloo and area

Sandblasting and rust removal in Kitchener

Strip rust, paint and old coatings before refinishing. What to send and ask before booking the job.

  • 6shops listed
  • 3list a certification
  • 4take small jobs

6 shops

Tri-County Sandblasting

Breslau 11 km

  • Sandblasting
  • Powder coating

Mobile sandblasting and in-shop powder coating for industrial, commercial and residential projects, from buildings to automotive parts and lawn ornaments.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
mobile sandblasting units
Jobs
Takes small jobsComes to you
2 services View shop

ACL Steel

Kitchener 6 km

  • Structural steel
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +4

Structural steel fabrication and erection, custom welding, stairs and railings for commercial, industrial and institutional construction.

Certs
CWB W47.1ISO 9001
Equipment
CNC Angle MasterShot Blaster+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2003 View shop

AVS Machine & Tool

Waterloo 7 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +6

Machining, fabrication, cutting and finishing for custom parts, prototypes and production runs, with design assistance and on-site millwright services.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mazak Multiplex LatheBridgeport Series I+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1986 View shop

Astron Specialty Metals

Waterloo 6 km

  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • Welding
  • +2

Custom metal fabrication, welding, polishing and bead blasting for water treatment, food processing, pharmaceutical and hospital applications.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
13 KVA spot welderglass bead blasting booth
Jobs
Takes small jobsCan help with drawings
Since 196620 to 49 staff View shop
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +3

Custom metal fabrication, welding, cutting, forming and finishing for construction and environmental equipment.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
CNC PLASMAPULLMAX OPTIMA 350 TON PRESS BRAKE+1
Jobs
Can help with drawings
6 services View shop

Westex Coatings

Waterloo 7 km

  • Powder coating
  • Industrial painting
  • Sandblasting

Provides powder coating, wet spray, ceramic coatings and shot blasting for industrial production and individual custom pieces.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Overhead Monorail Coating SystemsHeavy Duty Line
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1967 View shop

Before you call

Sandblasting: the short version

Blasting grit, soda or dry ice at metal to strip rust, paint and old coatings.

When you need it

  • Before powder coating or paint
  • Rust removal on cars, trailers and equipment
  • Car and truck restoration
  • Cleaning a part before welding or repair

What to send the shop

  • Part drawings or photos, with sizes and weight
  • The metal
  • Quantity, and yearly volume for repeat work
  • What is on it now
  • What comes next: powder coat, paint or bare

Typical lead time

Kitchener blasters quote time per job. Plan the coating date when you book blasting.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Which blasting media will you use on my part, and why?

  2. Q2

    Is it priced by the hour, by the piece or by the job?

  3. Q3

    Can you prime or coat it right after blasting?

Questions

Sandblasting FAQ

What should I send for a blasting quote?

Send photos, sizes, weight, metal type and quantity. Show rust and old coatings, and explain what finish comes next.

Which blasting media should I request?

Tell the shop about the metal, thin areas and any surfaces that must stay untouched. Ask which media suits the part and the next coating.

Should I book painting at the same time?

Ask the blaster and coater to agree on preparation and handover. Confirm who handles transport and protects the bare metal.

Good to know

  • Ask whether holes, threads and bearing surfaces need masking before blasting.
  • No Kitchener shop we checked posts prices for this. Send a request to compare quotes.

Need sandblasting done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Kitchener shops that do it.