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Articles by Wayne Lawrence

abrasive blast media

Understanding Abrasive Blast Media

4 Key Characteristics, 5 Popular Choices
Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
March 7, 2022
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When considering abrasives for property restoration, four important physical characteristics help determine proper application. Media blasting expert Wayne Lawrence shares these characteristics along with popular alternatives to sand blasting in this overview of abrasive blast media.


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Diversifying Media Blasting Services

Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
February 24, 2021
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For the last few months, more than ever before, people ask very sincerely, “how are you doing?” A global pandemic has impacted us either directly, or indirectly, in almost every corner of our lives. It’s a reasonable question. As a salesman with more than 25 years in the industry, customers call all the time who I haven’t spoken with since well before the virus invaded. The first question after so long an absence establishes that we are doing okay – physically. 


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Tools in the Media Blasting Tool Chest

Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
November 13, 2019
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Something occurred to me while watching TV the other night.  My favorite game show was on - you know the one – a long-running hit game show that features families feuding with each other by guessing how 100 men or women responded to a given question.


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A Healthy Evolution in Media Blasting

Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
October 30, 2018
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Sand blasting is a term long used to describe the action of blasting sand with compressed air. It’s not that simple anymore. In fact, even the name “sand blasting” is falling out of favor in many circles due to the inaccuracy of that title. The following discussion will focus on several of the changes that are occurring in the media blasting world.


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Media Blasting: Restoring to Former Condition

Understanding media applications, maintenance and training.
Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
March 14, 2017
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A recent anniversary – 21 years in the business – was announced by my business-related social network computer program. Of course, I realized that the milestone – completing my second full decade in the restoration industry - was approaching, but I didn’t realize that the programmers at LinkedIn would announce it to my entire business and social network.


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Finding effective, affordable alternatives to sand blasting

The Final Demise of Sand Blasting

Finding effective, afforable alternatives to sand blasting as OSHA's Silica Laws evolve
Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
June 12, 2016
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What would you do?” asked the voice on the phone. I get this question almost every day of my working life, from every corner of the U.S., from contractors, engineers, architects, plant managers, insurance professionals, technicians, you name it – they all want to know what I’d do in their position. 


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Take a Profitable Walk down a New Path

Thinking Outside the Media Blasting Box
Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
November 6, 2015
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Ever heard the saying “…take a long walk down a short pier”? It’s a clever, but not very nice way to tell someone to go jump in a lake.


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Something Old, Something New…

Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
June 5, 2015
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It seems like only yesterday that I first saw abrasive media blasting in use on an architectural restoration job – a fire-damaged, limestone church in central Illinois.


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Historical Restoration with Crushed Walnut Shells

Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
March 2, 2015
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Drop me in any city around the world – Amsterdam, Berlin, Quebec, Rome, Zurich – and I’ll end up in the oldest, most historical district that burg has to offer.


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Focus on Blasting Without Losing Your Focus

The versatility of today’s blasting equipment allows it to be utilized for more than just mold and fire jobs.
Wayne Lawrence
Wayne Lawrence
December 10, 2014
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The first step to outfitting a restoration professional with the right type of blasting equipment is first determining the demands of the job they’re working.


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