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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

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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

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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

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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