The Dangers of Sandblasting Old Brick

A lot of old brick has been painted over the years to freshen it up, but some people want to remove the paint to get the brick aesthetic back. To strip the paint, a lot of people turn to sandblasting. However, sandblasting brick can make it unstable and susceptible to damage in just months. Read on for an example of sandblasting brick and why it is something that you want to avoid as much as possible.

Key Takeaways:

• Sandblasting brick peels off the outer layer and exposes them to the elements.
• Chemical paint stripping is the best way to get rid of bad paint on brick so you can make it look nice without ruining the brick.
• Sandblasting while making the brick decay faster also makes the brick look less aesthetically pleasing.

“In their simplest form brick are just clumps of clay mixed with varying degrees of shale and sand. Until the mid 1800s, most bricks were formed by hand and set out in a brick yard or in tunnels to dry for a couple weeks until they were ready for the kiln.”

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