Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of components do you blast and coat?

    We process a wide range of fabricated steel components and engineered assemblies, including structural steel, fabricated weldments, equipment frames, pressure vessels, tanks, and infrastructure components.

  • Do you follow SSPC / AMPP surface preparation standards?

    Yes. Surface preparation and coating work can be performed in accordance with SSPC / AMPP standards and manufacturer coating specifications when required.

  • Do you work with fabrication shops and OEM manufacturers?

    Yes. We regularly support steel fabricators, equipment manufacturers, and OEM suppliers with abrasive blasting, industrial coating, and finishing services for fabricated components and assemblies.

  • Can you support fabrication or coating overflow?

    Yes. Our facility often supports fabrication shops that require additional blasting, coating, or finishing capacity during peak production or large projects.

  • What coating systems do you apply?

    We apply a range of industrial protective coatings, including:

     • Zinc-rich primers

     • Epoxy coating systems

     • Polyurethane topcoats

     • High-build protective coatings

     • Project-specified specialty coatings


    Coating systems are selected based on service environment and manufacturer specifications.

  • Do you provide blasting and coating in-house?

    Yes. Our facility includes enclosed abrasive blast booths and industrial paint booths, allowing blasting and coating operations to be completed in a controlled environment.


  • Where are you located and what areas do you serve?

    East Coast Refinishing is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and supports customers across New England and New York.


  • Do you handle large fabricated assemblies?

    Yes. Our facility is equipped to process large fabricated steel components and assemblies using overhead crane support and controlled blasting and coating operations

  • What abrasive blasting standards do you support (SP6, SP10, SP16)?

    Surface preparation can be performed in accordance with SSPC / AMPP standards, including:

     • SSPC-SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning

     • SSPC-SP10 Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning

     • SSPC-SP16 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning for Non-Ferrous Metals


    Surface preparation levels are matched to project specifications and coating manufacturer requirements to ensure proper coating adhesion and performance.

  • Do you blast and coat structural steel?

    Yes. We frequently prepare and coat structural steel beams, columns, stairs, railings, and fabricated assemblies used in construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects.

  • Do you provide blasting and coating in a controlled environment?

    Yes. Blasting and coating operations are performed within our enclosed blast booths and industrial paint booths, allowing for controlled surface preparation and coating application.


  • Do you blast and coat fabricated assemblies before delivery?

    Yes. We frequently work with fabrication shops that require surface preparation and coating of fabricated assemblies prior to delivery or installation, ensuring coatings meet project specifications.

  • Do you provide quality control or inspection reports?

    Yes. When required, we can provide inspection and quality control documentation, including coating verification and surface preparation checks in accordance with project requirements.

  • Can you provide TDS and SDS documentation for coatings?

    Yes. Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for coating materials are available upon request. Coating systems are applied according to manufacturer technical data sheet requirements.


  • Do you follow manufacturer coating specifications?

    Yes. Coatings are applied according to manufacturer specifications, including recommended surface preparation, film thickness requirements, and curing conditions.

  • Do you work with CNC shops and machine manufacturers?

    Yes. We regularly support CNC machine shops and equipment manufacturers that require abrasive blasting or protective coatings for machined components, fabricated assemblies, and industrial equipment parts.

  • Can you prepare machined parts for coating?

    Yes. We can prepare machined steel components and fabricated parts using appropriate blasting media and surface preparation methods to achieve the surface profile required for the specified coating system.