Sandblasted Headstone Letter in Granite — Price per Character
Sandblasted headstone letter in granite — precise, durable lettering cut through a vinyl stencil. Any typeface, painted in gold, silver, white or black. Price from 12 zł per letter or digit. Production 5–10 business days.
Description
[TL;DR] Technique: Pressurised sandblasting through a vinyl stencil — depth 1–3 mm Letter height: 3–10 cm (standard) — other sizes to order Material: Granite (black, grey, brown), marble Paint colours: Gold, silver, white, black (optional) Production time: 5–10 business days after design approval Price: from 12 zł per letter or digit
Sandblasted headstone letters — precision and elegance
Sandblasted letters for headstones are the most popular lettering technique in memorial stonemasonry in Poland. Each letter and digit is cut using a vinyl stencil applied precisely to the stone, through which an abrasive jet is directed under high pressure. The result is uniform, deeply carved letters with perfectly even edges — legible for decades without maintenance.
Sandblasting allows lettering in any typeface — from classic block letters and serif fonts, through italics and blackletter, to modern sans-serif. Letters can also be painted to increase contrast and readability from a distance.
| 📊 Technical specification — sandblasted letter | |
|---|---|
| Letter height | 3–10 cm (standard) — other sizes to order |
| Depth | 1–3 mm (sufficient for long-term durability) |
| Technique | Pressurised sandblasting through a vinyl stencil |
| Target material | Granite (black, grey, brown), marble, sandstone |
| Typefaces | Block, serif, italic, blackletter, sans-serif — as per your design |
| Paint colours | Gold, silver, white, black (oil paint, lasts 8–15 years) |
| Production time | 5–10 business days after design approval |
| Durability | Decades — granite does not weather, the inscription does not fade |
When to choose sandblasting, and when hand-carving?
Sandblasting is faster and cheaper than hand-carving (12 zł vs 18 zł per letter) and is ideal for standard monuments made of modern polished granite. We recommend hand-carving for restoring historic headstones, or when you want a deeper letter profile and the character of hand craftsmanship.
- Choose sandblasting — a new polished-granite monument, many letters, a shorter deadline
- Choose hand-carving — a historic headstone, sandstone/marble, when the hand-carved character matters to you
Who are sandblasted letters ideal for?
Sandblasted letters are the choice for families looking for a proven, durable and economical solution. The technique works both on new monuments and when adding further dates or names to an existing slab. Thanks to the wide range of typefaces, the inscription can be perfectly matched to the character of the headstone.
❓ How much does a full headstone inscription cost?
A typical inscription (first name, last name, dates — approx. 25–35 characters) costs 300–420 zł at 12 zł per letter. Spaces and punctuation marks are usually not counted. We send an exact quote once you provide the inscription text and letter size.
❓ Do sandblasted letters need to be painted?
Painting is not mandatory — a sandblasted letter is visible thanks to the texture difference between the matte depth and the polished granite surface. Gold or silver paint improves readability from a distance and is standard on black granite. Oil paint needs refreshing every 8–15 years.
❓ How long does the lettering take?
Standard production time is 5–10 business days after design approval. Before production we send a visualization of the inscription with the chosen typeface — so you can be sure the lettering will look exactly as you want.
❓ Can you add letters to an existing headstone?
Yes — adding another name or completing a date directly at the cemetery is one of our specialities. A prior on-site inspection is required to match the typeface and letter size to the existing inscription. Contact us to arrange a date and a quote for the visit.
❓ Does sandblasting damage the granite surface?
No — sandblasting only removes the top layer of granite within the stencil area. The rest of the polished surface is protected by film and remains untouched. Granite is such a hard material that the sandblasting process does not affect its structure outside the letter area.
See also:
- Hand-carved headstone letter in granite — deeper profile, traditional technique
- Engraved memorial portrait on granite — combined with an inscription
- Overlay plaque — a ready-made solution with an inscription
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