Sandblasting is an excellent way to smooth the surface of various items in your home. These three reasons to never attempt to DIY sandblast prove that it is not the best idea.
Sanding the Material Incorrectly
You may choose from a catalog of particles when sandblasting. Many of these tools are accessible to the average homeowner, while others are only for professionals. The hardness of these particles varies widely, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Sand is the most common of the bunch; however, you might use the wrong sand in your blasting efforts. Some types have little chunks of debris that can ruin your workpiece. Rather than guessing and hoping you’re right, leave the sandblasting to the experts.
Using the Wrong Sander
The options for the blaster can be slim. DIYers have to settle for what they can get their hands on instead of getting the best equipment for the job. A professional unit is the best option.
Small sanders lead to a lot of stop-and-go work, adding time to the project. Large sanders could be a huge problem if you’re working on something delicate like a table leg. It’s the equivalent of sticking a square peg into a round hole. Opting for a professional sandblasting service eliminates these problems, as sanding technicians have access to countless tools.
Ignoring Safety
In a classic episode of Seinfeld, “The Pothole,” George and Kramer do two blue-collar jobs they have no experience with, ending in disasters. George, who wants his Phil Rizzuto bobblehead from the pothole he skipped over, hits a water main that causes a massive disruption because he doesn’t know how to use a jackhammer safely.
Kramer decides to do some road maintenance, turning a four-lane highway into a two-lane road and causing massive pileups and traffic jams.
As a DIYer sander with hardly any experience, you may not hit a water main or cause auto accidents. Still, you could hurt yourself or destroy your project due to your ignorance of the safety precautions.
Professional sanders know what they’re doing and will do it safely. Sit back, relax, and watch a team of pros work magic with sand instead of trying to save a buck doing it yourself. Your body and your furniture will thank you!
Keep these three reasons never to attempt a DIY sandblast in the back of your mind if you’re considering doing the project solo. Picking up the phone and calling Professional Finishing to handle your metal sandblasting needs is your best bet because we’ll get the job done right.