NON-ABRASIVE SCOURING PAD
Used for general cleaning when abrasive materials such as steel wool would damage surfaces.
NITRILE GLOVES
Hand protection for those allergic to latex.
NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS
Used for reaching into enclosed areas and to bend or hold wire or small hardware. Also has cutting blades in the plier joint.
NAIL SET
Used to set nail heads below the surface of a material prior to finishing. Also known as nail punches.
NAIL PULLER
A tool designed to give extra leverage when removing large nails or fasteners.
NAIL MAGNET
Used to remove nails and other metal objects from worksites such as lawns and landscaping after a roofing project.
NAIL HOLE SLOT PUNCH
Used to cut slots in vinyl siding when replacing pieces.
OVERHEAD MITER BOX
A hand miter box with the miter saw mounted in a support bracket for more precise cutting.
ORBITAL SANDER
A power sanding tool with an orbital action to reduce sanding marks on wood. Can be used with or against the grain.
OFFSET DOUBLE BOX-END WRENCH
Offset box-end wrenches are used to get into tight places.
PVC CUTTER (RATCHET TYPE)
A hand tool used to cut smaller diameter pieces of PVC and CPVC to length.
PUTTY KNIVES
Flat-bladed, steel knives used to apply wall repair and finish compounds and create final finishes. Also used to scrape and clean.
PRY BAR
A prying and demolition tool used to remove materials or fasteners such as nails. Also called a crow bar.
PROPANE TORCH
A torch used to heat copper pipe in preparation for soldering.
POWER PAINT SPRAYER
Used to apply paint to large areas. Requires careful masking and the use of respirators and goggles. Protective clothing must be worn.
POWER MITER SAW (COMBINATION)
A power miter saw that makes straight, bevel, and miter cuts.
POINTING TROWEL
Used for finishing work in tile and masonry installations.
POINT PUNCH
Used to puncture and fracture ceramic tile to ease removal.
PNEUMATIC POWER NAILER
A nailing device that uses compressed air to drive nails. Used for rough carpentry, roofing, and finish work.
PLUNGER
Used to remove clogs from toilets using a suction action. Try a plunger before using a closet auger.
PLASTIC TUBING CUTTER
Used to cut PVC and CPVC plumbing pipe to length.
PIPE WRENCH
Wrench used for tightening or loosening large plumbing fittings.
PAINTER’S TOOL (5-IN-1)
A versatile painter’s tool designed to open paint cans and clean roller covers. Also used to help with repair and preparation.
PAINTER’S TAPE
A low-tack tape used to protect surfaces while painting. Low-tack tape removes easily without leaving traces of adhesive.
PAINTER’S MASKING DISPENSER
Dispenser that applies masking tape to masking film or paper for masking surfaces such as baseboards in continuous application.
PAINT TRAY (PLASTIC)
A tray with a well at one end to hold paint and a sloped incline designed to apply paint evenly to a paint roller.
PAINT TRAY (METAL)
A tray with a well at one end to hold paint and a sloped incline designed to apply paint evenly to a paint roller.
PAINT TRAY LINER
A disposable plastic liner designed to fit in paint trays. Speeds cleanup.
PAINT SCRAPER
A tool designed to ease removal of old paint from surfaces in preparation for new applications.
PAINT ROLLER (HOT DOG)
A foam roller used to apply smooth, brush-mark free paint to surfaces such as trim and doors.
PAINT ROLLER GRID
Allows clean and even loading of paint on the roller when using a five-gallon bucket.
PAINT ROLLER CAGES
Used to hold paint rollers for application. A cage with at least 5 rods has the most reliable tension on the roller.
PAINT ROLLER AND CAGE
Used to apply paint to large surfaces. Rollers come in a variety of materials and thicknesses for different applications.
PAINT PAD
A foam pad attached to a handle used to apply even coats of paint. Alternative to a brush.
PAINT MIXER
A rod with a paddle on the end, used with an electric drill to thoroughly mix large quantities of paint.
PAINT MITT
A wool or synthetic glove used to apply paint to irregular surfaces such as fences, grillwork, or gates.
PAINT CAN POURING SPOUT
Attaches to the lid of a standard paint can to limit spills while pouring paint.
PAINT CAN OPENER
An inexpensive specialty tool designed specifically to open paint cans without damaging the lid.
PAINT BUCKET
A plastic or disposable cardboard paint bucket ranging in size from 1 quart to 5 gallons.
Used for holding and mixing paint.
PAINTBRUSHES (DETAIL)
Paintbrushes in various shapes and sizes used for detail work or decorative painting.
PAINTBRUSHES (BRISTLE)
Good quality bristle paintbrushes are used for finish painting and to guarantee smooth, even surfaces.
PAINTBRUSH (DISPOSABLE)
An inexpensive bristle style brush primarily for one-time use.
PAINTBRUSH COMB
Used to remove dried or caked paint from the bristles of paintbrushes.
PAD SANDER
A finishing sander with a vibrating action to reduce sanding marks on wood.
RUBBER GLOVES
Used to protect hands and lower arms when working with materials that have potentially hurtful effects on skin.
ROUTER
A wood shaping, cutting, and finishing tool holding a variety of specialty bits that revolve at high speed to cut and shape edges.
ROUND-CORNERED SPONGE
A synthetic sponge used to clean excess grout and haze away after application.
ROTARY GRINDING TOOL
Multipurpose grinding and cutting tool. Used to carve, polish, and finish wood, tile, glass, plastic, and metal.
ROLLER COVER
Used with a roller cage to apply paint or stain to surfaces. Available in various thicknesses and textures.
RIVET GUN
Used to set pop rivets in various materials such as sheet metal or flashing.
RIGHT ANGLE POWER DRILL
A variable-speed electric drill for use in hard-to-reach places such as between studs.
RECIPROCATING SAW
Uses interchangeable blades for cutting wood and metal for demolition and basic framing and plumbing.
REAMER (PVC)
Used to remove debris from the ends of PVC pipe prior to gluing joints.
RATCHET WRENCH AND SOCKET SET
A wrench with a ratcheting head that uses sockets to tighten or loosen nuts. Both nominal and metric sockets are available.
STUD FINDER
An electronic tool that senses the presence of metal in walls to locate studs.
STUD DRIVER
A tool powered by a bullet-like cartridge used to drive special nails into concrete or other hard surfaces.
STRAP WRENCH
An adjustable wrench that grips larger sizes of pipe for fitting or removal.
STRAINER LOCKNUT WRENCH
A special tool to ease removal of the locknut on a sink strainer.
STRAIGHTEDGE
A long metal ruler used as a guide for making straight cuts in wallpaper and vinyl tile.
STIPPLING BRUSH
Has many long, soft bristles to lift some of the wet glaze off the wall for a decorative painting technique.
STAPLER (MANUAL)
A hand stapling tool accommodating various lengths of staples.
SQUEEGEE
Comb with notched rubber edge used in decorative painting to create a combed effect on surfaces.
SQUARE NOTCHED TROWEL
A mason’s trowel notched on two edges of the blade used to apply adhesive to surfaces. Comes in a variety of notch sizes.
SPUD WRENCH
Specially designed plumbing tool to remove or tighten very large nuts by grabbing the lugs on the nut.
SPRAY BOTTLE
Used mainly with water to mist and dampen surfaces for cleaning, preparation, or application of latex paint.
SPLIT FOAM ROLLER
A foam roller designed to apply paint to acoustical ceilings without damaging the application.
SPECIALTY BRUSHES
Paintbrushes of various sizes and configurations used for finish and decorative painting.
SPADE DRILL BITS
Drill bits for drilling holes of various diameters usually up to 1 ½ inches in wood.
SLIP-JOINT PLIERS
General purpose pliers used to hold and bend objects.
SLIDING COMPOUND POWER MITER SAW
A compound miter saw that slides on tracks to allow cutting and mitering of larger pieces of material.
SLEDGE HAMMER
A hammer with identical striking surfaces used for demolition and to move heavy objects into final position.
SIDING REMOVAL TOOL
Used to remove vinyl siding for replacement or repair.
SIDE-CUTTING PLIERS (LINEMAN’S)
A heavy-duty, square jawed pliers with insulated handles used for cutting and bending wire.
SEAT WRENCH
A specialty wrench used to install the valve seat in compression faucets.
SEAT DRESSING TOOL
Used to reset the valve seat in a compression faucet.
SCREWDRIVERS (SLOTTED AND PHILLIPS)
Used to set screws in various materials. Available for various screw heads such as slotted and Phillips.
SCREWDRIVERS (INSULATED)
Screwdrivers with insulated handles used in electric work.
SCREW GUN
A variable-speed hand tool designed to set screws. Primarily used to install drywall, metal stud walls,
and sheet metal duct work.
SCRATCH AWL
A tool used to scratch cutting marks into various surfaces. Also may be used as a hole punch.
SANDING SPONGE
A synthetic sponge with coarse and fine surfaces used with water to smooth and finish drywall.
SANDING BLOCK
A hand-held rubber sanding tool with slots on each end to hold sandpaper.
SAFETY GOGGLES
Worn to protect the eyes from flying particles or liquids. Goggles will go over prescription glasses.
SAFETY GLASSES
Worn to protect the eyes from flying particles while working with power tools.
SABER SAW
A saw with interchangeable blades used for cutting curves and outlines in various materials.
TUBING CUTTER
Used to accurately cut various kinds of metal tubing—primarily copper—to length while keeping tubing perfectly round.
TRY SQUARE
A smaller version of a carpenter’s square. Used for checking and/or marking 90 degree angles.
TORPEDO LEVEL
A level used to level and/or plumb short pieces of material.
TIN SNIPS
Heavy-duty scissor-like cutting tool for metal such as flashing or ducting.
TILE SCORER
A knife with two pointed blades used to score ceramic tile.
TILE NIPPERS
A cutting and shaping tool used to custom-fit ceramic tile around obstacles.
TILE CUTTER (SLIDING)
A tool used to cut ceramic tile. The tile is scored and then snapped by pressing down the lever.
TAPE MEASURE (RETRACTABLE)
A handheld measuring tool with a retractable blade used for determining incremental dimensions.
TACK HAMMER
A small hammer with a striking face on one end and a magnetic tip on the other. Used to drive small nails.
T-SQUARE
A combination straightedge and T-square used mainly to measure and cut materials for drywall installation.
WOOD CHISEL
A wood shaping and finishing tool with an angled cutting edge. Used with or without a mallet or hammer to eliminate precise amounts of wood.
WIRE STRIPPERS
Pliers with graduated cutting notches. Used to strip insulation from various gauges of wire without damaging the wire itself.
WIRE STRIPPER, COMBINATION
A versatile tool for cutting and stripping insulation from wire prior to connecting.
WIRE BRUSH
A wooden handled brush with inflexible wire bristles used to clean and prepare surfaces for finishing or bonding.
WET SAW
A table-style circular saw for cutting ceramic tile with a special blade and a water dependent lubricating system.
WATER TRAY
An elongated plastic tray used to hold wallpaper while soaking in preparation for application.
WATER-PUMP PLIERS
A multipurpose gripping tool with adjustable ridged jaws for secure contact. Tape jaws to avoid damage to fixtures.
WATER LEVEL
Used with a battery-powered electronic sensor to define level over long distances.
WATER HEATER ELEMENT WRENCH
Makes the task of removing the electrical element in a water heater easier.
WALLPAPER STRIPPER
A hand implement with an interchangeable blade used to remove wallpaper without damaging the wall surface.
WALLPAPER SPONGE
A synthetic sponge used to clean and smooth wallpaper and to remove excess water or paste.
WALLPAPER SCORING TOOL
A hand tool used to score wallpaper to ease removal.
WALLPAPER BRUSHES AND ROLLER
Used to apply wallpaper paste and to smooth and seal seams.
WALLPAPER BROADKNIFE
Used to apply and smooth wallpaper.