Surface Preparation (or Surface Prep for short) is the process of cleaning and readying surfaces for new coatings. Due to varying attributes and performance characteristics of the many coating types, surface preparation requirements can also be unique from project to project. Below is a general guide for Surface Preparation: 1. Removal of Old Coatings For most surfaces being completely recoated, it’s important to remove the old coating . When new coatings are applied over fai

Ride-on scrapers can remove carpet, vinyl, and tile in strips up to 27” wide and the mastic beneath the flooring. The scraper is perfect for a contractor who needs to remove flooring quickly and effectively. Ride-on scrapers can be used in combination with a UHP water blaster or shot blaster to complete the entire surface preparation project. KRSI rents battery operated ride-on scrapers that are ideal for large or small commercial removal jobs. Applications: Carpet removal VC

KRSI offers Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) Water Blasting Systems with optional vacuum collection units and other accessories to clean or prepare many different types of surfaces. This process, in which ultra high pressure jets (without abrasive additives) are used, removes paint, rust, primers, epoxies and other coatings from almost any surface. The process does not cause damage to the underlying facade or generate any heat or dust. It also creates a perfectly clean (free from ch