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Hiring a worker without an appropriate level of experience is almost as bad (sometimes even worse) than taking on more DIY work than you can handle. The potential results are the same: safety risks, poor quality work and potential damage to property. So how can you avoid these costly mistakes? Thankfully, it's very easy.

Asking questions and doing a bit of research is the easiest way to ensure that the professional you're hiring is capable of getting the job done right. Some important things to ask include questions about licensing, insurance and years in the business. While its' true that everybody has to start somewhere in their career, it's also in your best interest to hire a professional with experience.

Finding a qualified professional sandblaster, or sandblasting contractor, isn't as difficult as it might seem at first. There's no need to call every name in the phone book. Today most homeowners rely on either recommendations from family, friends and neighbors, or they visit home improvement websites.

Using your family, friends and neighbors can be a great way to find a reliable local contractor. However, be sure to ask the same questions you would ask of any potential hire.

If you choose to find a contractor online, the same rules apply. Check qualifications and ask questions. Try to obtain at least three bids for your project before making a decision. This will let you see an average of what the going rate for sand blasting room work is in your area. Remember that while the highest bid does not necessarily represent the highest quality, it's also important to be wary of significantly low bids. Some less-than-reputable contractors will use a low bid to get themselves hired, only to either take off with your money without doing any work, or cutting corners and doing a poor-quality job.

Whether you're tackling this project on a DIY basis, or hiring professionals, the most common mistakes are really very simple to avoid. Think ahead, research and ask questions to ensure you have the best possible finished results.