About Sandmans
Blasting & Coating

Transforming Your Product to a New Standard

Sandmans RCD is a media blasting and coating company serving the Finger Lakes Region of New York, equipped to handle everything from high-volume small parts to large industrial structures—delivering a “perfect finish” that’s built to last.

Our Mission

Transform your product to a new standard—by combining proper surface preparation with the right coating system for the environment your equipment, parts, or structure will face.

What Makes Sandmans Different

One shop for blasting + coating

We prep surfaces to promote strong adhesion, then apply coating systems that support long-term corrosion protection and finish performance

Specialty coating capability

Sandmans applies specialty systems such as Teflon and baked phenolic resin (HERESITE®) used for corrosion control and industrial lining applications.

Scale—from tiny parts to huge structures

We’re outfitted to support both manufacturing volume and large industrial work, including on-site blasting/coating for select projects.

Meet the Team

Each person at Sandmans plays an important role—from quoting to shipping—built on a standard of excellence and long-term customer relationships.

Richard Deys

Owner

Jacob Deys

Manager (Brickyard location), Fabrication

Julie Coleman

Business Administration

Press & Recognition

News

Rochester Business Journal

Feature Article

Published April 2, 2025

By Kevin Oklobzija

Sandman's Blastings & Coatings: Protecting Iconic Buildings Across the Globe

We're one of four in the country that can do that work to this magnitude.

Richard Deys

Founder, Sandman’s Blasting & Coatings

The Rochester Business Journal profiled Sandman’s Blasting & Coatings as an emerging industry leader in protective coatings. The article highlights the company’s work on iconic regional landmarks including The Strong National Museum of Play, The Metropolitan, Sonnenberg Gardens, Highmark Stadium (Buffalo Bills), and an ongoing project at Rochester Institute of Technology involving 7,000–8,000 individually coated exterior pieces. The feature also covers Sandman’s Heresite certification, international client base spanning Denmark, Germany, and China, and a 6,000-square-foot facility expansion underway.

WXXI News

Innovation Trail

Published August 14, 2015

Video Feature

Sandblasters Work to Avoid Silicosis Like the Plague

WXXI’s Innovation Trail profiled Sandman’s founder Richard Deys and the company’s commitment to worker safety and modern blasting media. The segment covers Sandman’s use of steel shot, aluminum oxide, and plastic media instead of silica sand, and features footage of operations at the Canandaigua facility. The piece notes Sandman’s has worked on planes, trains, automobiles, and locomotives for clients across the U.S. and eastern Canada.

Full-Service Finishing

A Trusted Federal Contractor

Sandman’s is a registered federal contractor with the U.S. government, performing work for military and municipal clients. Our federal portfolio includes the restoration of military aircraft and tanks, historical architecture preservation for non-profits, and industrial fabrication and preparation. With DOT-spec and DoD-compliant capabilities and a NACE inspector on-site daily, Sandman’s meets the rigorous quality and documentation standards required for public-sector and defense work.

Registration

Active Federal Contractor

Compliance

DOT Spec & DoD Work

Quality Assurance

NACE Inspector On-Site

Most Recent Award

September 2024

Trusted across industries

Meet the Team Behind Your Next Perfect Finish

Get a Quote or Schedule a Consultation

From quoting to final shipment, our team is built around a standard of excellence—tell us what you’re making and we’ll map the best path to a durable finish.

Phone: (585) 289-8080
Email: info@sandmans.net
Address: 2495 Brickyard Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Shipping: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

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About Sandmans Blasting & Coating