Tin Ceiling Restoration Project at St. Mark's Church

The Sponge Blasting contractors at Bare Metal Sandblasting & Restoration realized they needed to take a different approach with this historical ceiling. They needed an abrasive that would be low-dust while strong enough to remove the multiple layers of coatings and paint off the tin, but still delicate enough to preserve the intricacy of the designs on the centenarian ceiling. Ultimately, they scratched the use of glass abrasives and went with Sponge Media™ instead.

Using Silver 30DG and Silver 60DG, the contractors noticed an immediate difference. Using Sponge Media was more environmentally friendly, contributing to the safety of both workers and nearby pedestrians alike by minimizing the risk of dust inhalation. Further, thanks to Sponge Media's low-dust and low-ricochet capabilities, the contractors were able to work at a faster pace of 116ft² an hour, with increased visibility during usage. 

Sponge-Jet has been used on many tin or pressed ceiling applications globally. To read our Tin Ceiling Restoration Guide, visit: https://blog.spongejet.com/a-tin-ceiling-restoration-guide