Efface Dustless Blasting was founded in 2018 by Steve Hines, whose passion for restoring and repurposing has been a lifelong journey. Growing up, Steve was immersed in hands-on projects. His father, a car enthusiast who also renovated homes and rebuilt boats, passed on a love for restoration. From restoring cars to working on old tractors, Steve embraced the mentality of "Why start new when you can revitalize the old?" Over the years, he came to understand that a great finished product begins with meticulous preparation — the right sanding and surface cleaning form the solid foundation necessary for success. 

For seven years, Steve worked diligently to build strong relationships with local residential and commercial clients, offering a wide range of mobile blasting services. His expertise included removing paint and finishes from cars, boats, and chimneys, cleaning and restoring industrial equipment, adding textured finishes to concrete, and more. Even through the challenging COVID years, Steve's dedication and confidence in the company remained unwavering.

In the summer of 2024, Steve received a call from Ethan Walker for a job to remove rust from a dump truck. During the job, the conversation turned to Steve's desire to retire. He was looking for someone to carry on his business, someone who would nurture the company and continue providing excellent service to his clients. Little did Steve know, that person was Ethan.

Ethan, a native of Nashville, Indiana, has always been a hands-on worker. After a brief stint in college, he discovered his true calling in practical work. He spent a winter in Detroit working for a shingle recycling company before moving to Louisville, KY, where he spent 9 years as a natural gas mechanic. Ethan and his wife, Erica, have been married since 2012 and can frequently be found completing a never-ending list of home improvement projects together. From assembling endless pieces of IKEA furniture, tiling floors and backsplashes, installing deck railings, they've built a solid foundation of teamwork and perseverance.

After months of patient collaboration with Steve, Ethan and Erica finalized the purchase of Efface Dustless Blasting in February 2025. Steve devoted countless hours to training Ethan, reviewing day-to-day operations with Erica, and providing crucial support throughout the transition to ensure the company’s continued success.

As we step into this new chapter, we look forward to working with you and upholding the legacy Steve Hines entrusted to us.

Ethan & Erica