Powder coating & sandblasting

Powder coating and sandblasting in Canada: what it costs

Updated 5 November 2026

Powder coating in Canada usually costs CA$24 to CA$28 per square foot for a standard project, and sandblasting runs from CA$1.50 to CA$16 per square foot. Whole projects range from about CA$400 to CA$12,500, depending on the surface and size. The quickest way to current prices is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where local shops reply in the chat with their own quote.

Preparation and what to check

Sandblasting is the preparation step before powder coating, so ask whether a quote covers both or only one. Sandblasting is often added into the total when you also order powder coating, so request a combined price. Tell the shop what metal the part is made of, such as aluminum, stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized steel, and describe the surface condition, because rust and old paint change how the work is done. Powder colour can change the price, so name the colour, using its RAL code if you have one.

Season and timing

Winter in Canada runs from December to February, and many people send wheels, trailers, railings and garden furniture for coating before the warm months. Booking in late winter or early spring is usually the easiest way to avoid a long wait. Ask the shop how long it needs before you plan the return of your parts.

Delivery, dismantling and how it is priced

Prices are quoted per square foot, so measure your part in feet or convert from metres, since one square metre is about 10.8 square feet. Large industrial pieces cost more per foot because of their size and the labour involved. Some providers travel to your site for sandblasting, while others need the part delivered or dismantled first, and that changes the total. One Alberta price list quotes before GST, so ask whether GST or HST is included in the final figure.

What to write in your request

Name the item, the metal, its size or area, and the quantity. Describe the surface condition, the coating you want and the colour. Add your city, whether that is Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa, the deadline, and your budget in CA$. A photo helps shops estimate the work before they quote.

On BlaBlaPrice, a request is free for buyers. Describe the job in your own words in the chat and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for anything missing, looks through local shops' websites and price lists, and shows the prices it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own price, timing and delivery terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide to share them. For related work, see Metalworking & parts fabrication or Laser cutting & engraving, or create a request on the home page.