Tools

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Know your tools
Unit 126: Preparing tiles for fixing to wall and floor
installations

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Essential tools
Hammer
Trowel: 10 mm, 6mm
Grout float x2
Straight nippers
Parrot nippers
Tile file (half round or flat)
Rubbing block
Bucket trowel
Gauging trowel
Scraper
Spirit levels: 12", 24", 36" and 48"
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More essential tools
Toolbox Chalk lines
Chalk Wash boy
Lasers Spacers
Tape measures Sponges
Pencils Spare blades
Stanley knife Dust sheets
Masking tape Diamond drills
Drill set Battens
Square Steel rule
Source: Wickes.co.uk
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Building tools for preparation
Club hammer
Bolster set
Chisel set
Set of screwdrivers
Wire brush
Allen keys

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Other things to consider
Pliers and grip set
Assortment of screws and nails
Fine tip pens
Calculator
Clear and white silicone
Primer
Mitre block/hacksaw
Buckets
Silicone gun
Paper towels
Dustpan/brush
Stepladder (3 rung)
Rip saw
Rubble sacks

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Personal Protective Equipment
Knee pads
Safety glasses
Overalls
Breathing masks
Rubber gloves
High visibility vest
Steel toe cap boots
Hard hat
Ear defenders
Source: Wickes.co.uk
Source: Wickes.co.uk

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Power tools and cutters
Extension leads
Cordless drill
Electric drill
Angle grinder 4”
Hoover
Multi tool
Cutters
Tile cutters
Wet cutters
Silicone spray
Source: Wickes.co.uk
Source: Wickes.co.uk

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The really important stuff
Spray bottles
Multi-purpose cleaner and cloths
Soft broom
Garden broom
Camera
Kettle/tea, coffee, cups, sugar
First aid kit (plasters)
Radio
Hand cream/barrier cream
Flask