In industries such as oil and gas, marine, construction, and manufacturing, asset longevity and operational efficiency are directly tied to the integrity of surfaces exposed to harsh environments. This is where blasting and painting play a crucial role in corrosion control, surface preparation, and long-term protection.

What Is Blasting and Painting?

Blasting refers to the process of cleaning or preparing a surface using high-pressure abrasive materials such as garnet, steel grit, or sand. It removes rust, mill scale, old paint, and other surface contaminants to create a clean, profiled surface ready for coating.
Painting (often referred to as coating) is the application of specialized protective layers to prevent corrosion, resist extreme temperatures, and enhance the aesthetic and structural integrity of the asset.

Why Is Blasting Important?

Blasting is not just a cleaning process—it is a surface preparation standard required for optimal coating performance. Key benefits include:
Surface profiling: Creates the ideal anchor pattern for paint adherence.

Contaminant removal: Eliminates rust, salts, oils, and old coatings that reduce coating effectiveness.

Corrosion control helps protect metallic structures from deterioration.

Industry standards such as SSPC and NACE define various degrees of surface cleanliness, ensuring consistent quality and performance.

The Painting/Coating Process
After blasting, the surface is typically coated with one or more layers of protective material, such as:
Epoxy coatings – durable, chemical-resistant coatings suitable for pipelines, tanks, and marine environments.

Polyurethane coatings – ideal for UV resistance and color retention.

Zinc-rich primers – provide sacrificial protection to steel surfaces.

Fire-retardant coatings – used in environments with fire risk.

Each coating system is selected based on environmental conditions, substrate material, and the operational demands of the asset.

Applications of Blasting and Painting
Blasting and painting are widely applied in:
Offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities

Steel structures and platforms

Tanks, vessels, and pipelines

Marine vessels and ship hulls

Bridges, buildings, and industrial plants

Why Quality Matters

Poor surface preparation or improper application can lead to premature coating failure, resulting in:
High maintenance costs

Equipment shutdowns

Environmental and safety risks

That’s why it’s critical to work with professionals who understand surface preparation standards, environmental controls (e.g., humidity and temperature monitoring), and coating system compatibility.

JC International: Your Partner in Surface Integrity
At JC International, we understand that blasting and painting is more than a maintenance task—it’s a strategic investment in the life and safety of your assets. Our experienced technicians use industry-approved equipment and follow global standards to deliver:
Surface preparation to ISO and NACE/SSPC standards

Application of specialized industrial coatings

Blasting and coating in both workshop and site environments

Quality assurance through surface profile testing, DFT checks, and holiday detection

Whether for new builds or asset rejuvenation, we help you preserve value, extend lifespan, and reduce risk.

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JC International is the leading Blasting and Painting company in Nigeria providing expert services to organizations in the oil and gas, marine and construction industries.