100% Recycled Crushed Glass Abrasive Blast Media

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100% Recycled Crushed Glass Abrasive Blast Media, St Louis, MOAt Building Products Group in St. Louis, MO, we’re dedicated to providing products that combine performance with environmental responsibility. Our 100% recycled crushed glass abrasive blast media delivers powerful cleaning and surface preparation while supporting sustainable construction and restoration practices. Made entirely from post-consumer glass, this media is clean, consistent, and ideal for contractors who value both quality and sustainability.

Crushed glass abrasive is a high-performance, eco-friendly substitute for silica sand or coal slag. It is non-toxic, free of crystalline silica, and made from recycled glass bottles and containers that would otherwise end up in landfills. By choosing recycled glass, you help reduce waste and conserve natural resources—all while achieving excellent surface cleaning and profiling results.

Applications and Versatility

Our crushed glass blast media is designed for a wide range of projects, including:

  • Surface preparation for coatings, paints, and sealants
  • Rust, scale, and paint removal on metal and concrete
  • Graffiti and stain removal without substrate damage
  • Marine, automotive, and industrial restoration

Its angular particle shape provides effective cutting action and a uniform surface profile, while producing less dust than traditional media.

Key Benefits

  • Environmentally Responsible: Made from 100% recycled materials, this media contains no heavy metals or hazardous compounds. It meets OSHA and EPA safety standards and produces minimal dust, improving visibility and safety on job sites.
  • Superior Performance: Crushed glass abrasives create a clean, white metal finish with excellent coating adhesion. The consistent particle size ensures predictable results and helps extend coating life by producing an optimal anchor pattern.
  • Cost-Effective and Efficient: Lighter in weight than slag or mineral abrasives, crushed glass reduces shipping costs and allows for greater coverage per pound. In many cases, less material is required to achieve the same finish, making it both economical and sustainable.
  • Safe and Non-Reactive: Because it’s chemically inert and silica-free, this abrasive won’t contaminate surfaces or pose respiratory hazards. It’s suitable for use around sensitive environments such as water treatment facilities, food processing plants, and public spaces.
  • Reliable Quality and Performance: Every batch of our recycled crushed glass media is carefully screened and cleaned to ensure uniform particle size, sharpness, and purity. We offer multiple grit sizes to accommodate different blasting applications—from light cleaning to aggressive surface preparation.

Our product works efficiently in dry, wet, and vapor blasting systems, making it a versatile choice for contractors, fabricators, and restoration professionals across industries.

Supporting Sustainable Construction

At Building Products Group, sustainability is central to what we do. Just as our energy-efficient masonry and building envelope systems reduce environmental impact, our recycled glass abrasive helps promote cleaner, greener surface preparation. By using this product, you’re investing in performance that protects both your project and the planet.

Partner with Building Products Group
For reliable results and environmentally responsible materials, turn to Building Products Group. Our team can help you select the ideal abrasive for your specific needs and provide expert guidance for safe, efficient application.

Contact us today to learn more about our 100% recycled crushed glass abrasive blast media—the smart, sustainable solution for modern surface preparation.





Before and after photos of St. Ignatius Church in NYC cleaned by AWR Group with 100% Recycled Crushed Glass Media 70 100.
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