ProStrip Sandblasting

Austral Bricks

Location:

Horsley Park, NSW

Client:

Austral Bricks

Duration:

3 months

Scope:

Lead Paint Removal, Abrasive Blasting, Protective Coating

Objective:

ProStrip was contracted to refurbish Austral Bricks' Kiln facility at Horsley Park, focusing on lead paint and coating removal from structural columns and applying protective coatings.

Challenges:

Solution:

  1. Lead Paint Removal: Used the PeelAway paint removal system to safely remove lead paint from structural columns measuring 0 to 3 meters high, covering 450 m².
  2. Coating Removal: Employed abrasive blasting to remove 3,500 m² of non-hazardous coatings from all columns and rafters, achieving an AS 1627.4 Class 2.5 surface finish.
  3. Protective Coating Application: Applied Dulux Duremax GFX (250um) protective coating using airless spray methodology, with stripe coating applied to all welds for enhanced protection.

Outcome:

ProStrip successfully restored the Kiln facility columns to their original condition, meeting stringent quality and safety standards. Austral Bricks expressed satisfaction with the efficiency and craftsmanship of ProStrip's technicians.