THE ULTIMATE DECORATOR’S TOOLKIT
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Gloves
DIY tiling projects are hugely popular,
with enthusiasts making a statement
with tiled furniture, walls and floors.
The first step when tiling, says Nicole
Budge of Johnson Tiles, is to create
a hazard-free work zone. “Turn off
the water and electricity supply to the
area, ensure it’s well ventilated and,
before cutting tiles, put on the correct
PPE safety glasses, dust mask with a
P3 class filter, overhead ear protection
and a long-sleeve shirt and long
pants,” she says. Cutting tiles with
a manual ‘score and snap’ tile cutter
or wet saw is best, but if using a dry
cutting tool, you’ll need to create a
safe zone where flying debris and tile
fragments will not hit anyone and can
be contained with shields.
Wear knee pads and rubber gloves
when applying grout to floors. If working
with heavy tiles or large quantities,
enlist help when lifting and consider
moving them with a hand trolley.
Quality
work gloves
will help to shield
your hands from
glue, splinters, cuts,
scrapes and more.
Bosch ‘Universal Detect’ wall
scanner, $155, I/N: 0028288
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Little Giant ‘Flip-N-Lite’
150kg 4 step platform
ladder, $250, I/N: 0135288†
3M ‘Builders’ P2 respirator,
$10/pack of 3, I/N: 0278436
Ladder
An adjustable
heavy-duty ladder
makes hard-to-reach
jobs achievable.
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Spirit level
Guarantee straight lines with
a spirit level. For ease of use,
opt for one with a digital screen.
Stanley ‘FatMax’ 40cm digital level, $158,
I/N: 0245842
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Look for a style
with adequate
sealing from dust
and vapours.
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Eye protection
Safety eyewear
reduces the risk
of eye injury from
debris, fumes and
shards of glass
or timber.
DeWALT clear safety goggles,
$37.50, I/N: 5810163
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Ryobi ‘ONE+’ 18V drill driver kit,
$129, I/N: 0023212 (includes charger
and 2.0Ah lithium+ battery)
3M ‘Pro-Grade’ hi-viz ear
muffs, $55.95, I/N: 0079395
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Gordon White, GIB
Respirator
An essential power tool, for
both serious renovators and
newbie decorating enthusiasts.
Drill and bit set
Multi-use scraper
“Sites can contain
many hazards, so
take steps to either
eliminate or minimise
them before starting
your work”
Take the guesswork
out of locating wall
studs or drilling into walls
with a dedicated stud
finder, metals and live
wire detector.
Mechanix Wear ‘Original’ multipurpose
work gloves, $25.95/medium pair, I/N: 0270113
Hooks and shelving
Creating a focal wall of artworks or
floating shelves is a great weekend
project. But before drilling holes, check
what’s behind the wall. A good stud
finder not only helps you find timber
to hammer into, it detects hidden
dangers. For example, the Bosch
universal detect wall scanner alerts
you to the location of studs, metals
and live wires up to a depth of 10cm
in most plasterboard, brick and
concrete walls.
To prevent potential accidents later,
choose a picture hanging kit suited to
the weight of your artwork. When
selecting shelving brackets, make sure
the weight rating is fit for purpose.
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Stud finder
From scraping paint and
opening lids to pulling nails
and cleaning paint rollers, this
little tool is handy to keep in
your shed.
Haydn ‘Comfort Grip’
multi tool scraper, $9.40, I/N: 0249599
Ear protection
When using noisy
power tools or
blowing leaves,
protect your
hearing with
adjustable,
comfortable and
sturdy earmuffs.
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Screwdriver set
Look for a kit that
includes slotted,
Phillips, square drive and
precision screwdrivers to cover
a variety of jobs.
Craftright 18 piece
screwdriver set
with stand, $19.98,
I/N: 0267233
Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
†Available to order at the Special Orders Desk.
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