If you’re a DIY enthusiast, you probably have several remodeling projects behind you already. Now, the time has likely come for you to make changes to your bathroom and start a new project. The first step is to define what you want to change and upgrade. Then, you have to gather all the materials and tools to ensure your changes have a professional finish. Not only that but the right tools will improve your efficiency, and productivity, and will ensure you get the job done right. Without them, you might end up with botched results. Let’s see which tools are a must-have if you plan on upgrading or changing your bathroom.
Protective gear
Before you even start thinking about the tools you must have for your bathroom project, you need to ensure your protection. Bad things can happen when we least expect them. It’s best if you don’t risk it if simply wearing protective glasses can make all the difference. So, if you plan on cutting tiles or any other material, you need to wear protective glasses to cover your eyes from any flying sharp particles.
Next, you need to wear protective gloves that won’t limit your hand movement. Get something equally protective and comfortable. Get some face masks that protect your breathing system from dust, toxic substances or harmful particles. Lastly, get some overalls and wear long sleeves, so your skin is covered.
Consider tool rental
Depending on the scope of the project, you can also consider renting the tools. This depends on the type and number of tools you might need for your project. Especially if you don’t plan on doing anything similar after this project, rental equipment can be the most reasonable choice.
At the same time, you can still purchase everything we’ll list out further in this article but only rent the most expensive piece of machinery like a hammer drill used to drill concrete or a rotary hammer drill or a professional tile saw that can handle tougher tiles like marble ones.
Wet/dry vacuum
Don’t make the mistake of using your household vacuum to sort out the mess you might create. These aren’t designed to vacuum tile dust or anything that can simply overheat the engine. Once you start breaking things in your bathroom, remove old fixtures, tiles and anything else you plan on changing, there will be debris everywhere. A wet/dry vacuum is designed to vacuum both dry debris and liquid. You won’t have to worry about making too much mess because you can easily vacuum everything after each phase of work.
A tape measure
A tape measure is a must-have in every household. You need a tape measure whenever you plan to purchase your home. You need to know the dimensions of everything, from a new carpet to a new TV, so you’ll know whether it will fit. You need to measure the area to know whether the carpet you like will fit. This is where the tape measure comes in.
But, when it comes to your bathroom project, you need to measure the space so you’ll know if you can install a larger shower, a new vanity or anything else. It’s always best to measure twice, so you’ll know for sure if something will be a great fit.
Caulking gun
You’ve probably played around with this one when you were younger, and now you’ll use one during your bathroom remodelling project. A caulking gun is a necessary tool because you’ll have to use a tub of silicone or caulk to waterproof and seal gaps. There’s a manual caulking gun and a powered caulking gun.
For example, if you’ve just installed a new bathroom sink you bought at an online bathroom store, you’ll need a caulking gun to seal the sink. A caulking gun is a key to applying caulk properly and sealing the area tight. You don’t want the water running down the undermount sink and ruining the material of the countertop.
Hammer
Hammer is as important as a measuring tape and you probably already own one. Hammer is a standard price of equipment because you need to tear something down or drive nails into a surface. Especially if you need to put something into its position, but need to exert a certain pressure, a hammer can be used to gently tap it into place. There are also different types of hammers like the standard steel hammer, rubber hammer, or a hammer with a claw that is used during demolition or when you have to rip something apart.
Tile cutter
A tile cutter is an essential piece of equipment. There are manual tile cutters you can buy at a regular hardware store and it will serve you well. If you plan on tiling your bathroom with new and modern tiles, you need to have a tile cutter on hand. There will be some difficult corners where you won’t be able to use the tile without cutting it to the required dimension.
A manual tile cutter works perfectly for regular tiles. But, if you plan on tiling your bathroom with marble tiles or granite, you’ll need a more powerful piece of equipment. You might need to use a cutting saw to ensure that each tile is cut with precision and it’s not broken during the process.
Whatsmore, you’ll need to be patient when you cut tiles because they can easily break and you might not have an endless supply of tiles. Cut each one slowly and take your time so it doesn’t break.
An extension cord
An extension cord is one of those things you think you have in reserve until you realise that all extension cords are taken. You should always have one in reserve which is used only during the DIY projects. If you don’t have an extra extension cord, now’s the time to get one.
Additional light
When you’re working on a project that requires precision like any bathroom project, you need the proper source of light. If we work in poor conditions, the results will match the conditions. Since this is not an option, ensure you have additional sources of light. Whether it’s a handheld portable work spotlight or additional lightbulbs, just make sure the bathroom is bright so you’ll be able to work with precision.
Sharp utility knife
If there will be a lot of cutting, you’ll need a sharp utility night. Even if you just have to cut through some cor5ds, or pipes or open a box of tiles, you can easily keep this one in your back pocket. You never know when it might come in handy, so keep one on you during your bathroom accessories upgrade.
Chalk line
A chalk line is a handy tool when you have to mark a straight line on the floor on any other flat surface. You might need to make some markings with utmost precision, so it’s best if you use a chalk line to have a perfectly straight line.
Lastly, don’t forget to get a stable ladder and ensure you’re safe even at a height. You’ll have to reach for something above you at some point or reach something that is out of reach.
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