Sandblasting & Painting

Industrial Sandblasting and Painting in Houston

Protecting your equipment from corrosion, weathering, and wear is essential to operational safety and longevity. At Chem Ref Services, we specialize in industrial sandblasting and painting services throughout Houston and Southeast Texas. Our surface preparation and protective coatings help facilities maintain critical infrastructure, prevent failures, and extend asset life.



Serving clients across oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, and power industries, our team provides reliable coating and blasting services with a focus on durability, compliance, and safety.

A man wearing a helmet and gloves is sandblasting a wall.

Industrial Sandblasting Services

  • Surface Preparation That Lasts

    Effective coating starts with surface prep. Our sandblasting services remove:


    • Rust
    • Mill scale
    • Old coatings
    • Surface contaminants


    We use a range of abrasive materials tailored to your substrate and coating system. All blasting is performed in accordance with NACE and SSPC standards for surface cleanliness.

  • Equipment & Materials We Blast

    We sandblast a wide range of industrial components including:


    • Structural steel
    • Storage tanks
    • Skids and frames
    • Pipes and pressure vessels
    • Equipment enclosures
    • Platforms and railings

    We offer mobile sandblasting throughout the Houston area and operate in-shop for smaller or controlled projects.

Industrial Painting & Protective Coatings

After blasting, we apply industrial-grade coatings designed to meet your environmental and performance requirements. Our experienced coating crew applies systems such as:


  • Epoxy coatings

  • Zinc-rich primers

  • Polyurethane topcoats

  • Fireproofing and intumescent coatings

  • Tank linings and corrosion-resistant barriers

All coating applications are monitored for thickness, cure time, and adhesion using proper QA/QC tools.

Compliance-Driven Coating Systems

We strictly adhere to industry specs such as:


  • SSPC-SP 5/10/6/7/11 surface preparation grades

  • NACE SP0188 and other corrosion control guidelines

  • Owner-specified paint systems (Sherwin-Williams, Carboline, etc.)

Coating application includes inspection reports and thickness readings to meet client documentation needs.

Mobile and On-Site Service Coverage

Located in Houston, Chem Ref Services provides on-site sandblasting and industrial painting across a 100-mile radius. Our mobile units are equipped with compressors, blast pots, and coating equipment ready to deploy for:



  • Tank farms

  • Refinery piping

  • Structural support systems

  • Equipment rehab and recoating

  • Facility upgrades and turnarounds

Safety First in Every Project

Dust & Containment Controls

We utilize containment systems, dust collection, and environmental safety protocols to protect nearby personnel and equipment during sandblasting.

Certified Technicians

Our team is trained and certified in NACE, SSPC, and OSHA protocols, with job-specific safety plans for each site.

FAQs – Sandblasting & Painting

  • Do you offer mobile sandblasting in the field?

    Yes. We bring all necessary equipment to your site, including blast pots, air compressors, and containment tools. Ideal for tank farms, pipelines, and platforms.

  • What coatings do you apply?

    We work with all major coating systems including epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich primers, and fireproofing. We can match any owner-specified coating spec.

  • Are your services compliant with NACE and SSPC standards?

    Absolutely. We follow proper standards for prep, application, inspection, and safety.

Schedule Sandblasting or Coating Services

To protect your facility’s equipment from corrosion and damage, contact Chem Ref Services for expert sandblasting and painting: