Tools & equipment
The right tool for the job
Find practical tool and equipment guidance for flooring installation, preparation, repair and refinishing — from DIY essentials to professional equipment.
Categories
Guidance is based on specifications and project suitability. We will not claim to have tested products we have not.
Measuring & layout
Tapes, squares, straightedges, chalk lines and laser levels.
Cutting
Plank cutters, saws, blades and tile saws.
Prep equipment
Grinders, mixers, gauge rakes and scrapers.
Install tools
Tapping blocks, pull bars, spacers, trowels and rollers.
Safety
Respiratory, eye, knee and hearing protection.
Rental vs. buy
Which equipment is worth renting for a single job.