DIY Work Wear Essentials

If you’re serious about DIY then you’ve probably already got a designated tatty old pair of jeans, and a paint spattered t-shirt or jumper set aside. While this is pretty much the universal attire for DIY, it is important that you combine with proper gear to stay safe.

Here are the essentials you need to invest in:

Steel Toe Cap Boots

While scruffy old trainers are fine for painting the house in, when it comes to serious DIY work it is important to protect your toes. A good pair of steal toe cap boots will not only be comfortable for a day of hard work, but if you drop something heavy on your foot you’re much less likely to damage your toes.

Protective Glasses

It is so easy to ignore safety instructions, especially if you’re just working in the house, protective glasses are very important. If you are sanding, filing, cutting or producing dust in any way then a good pair of safety glasses can help to stop contaminants from entering your eyes and harming them. There is nothing worse than being blinded by dust halfway through a job and having to spend ages rinsing your eyes out or worse, being rushed to A&E.

Work Gloves

Hands and fingers are particularly prone to being damaged when carrying out DIY work, but you can limit the extent of this damage by investing in a rugged pair of work gloves. This thick material can help to prevent lacerations, cuts and even bruising to an extent. It can be tricky getting used to gloves initially, especially if you’ve never used them before, but it will soon feel like second nature and you’ll have a lot fewer cuts on your hands.

Tool belt

This is what sets the DIY Gods apart from the weekend warriors – a good tool belt. It makes a lot of sense, every tool you need is right at your side so you never have to go rummaging for them all over the house. Tool belts aren’t the cheapest item to buy, but invest in a high quality one and it should last you for years.

Overalls

If you haven’t already invested in overalls then now is the time to do so. It helps to contain the mess, makes it much easier to get clean and it looks pretty damn professional when you’re carrying out work around the house. Try to avoid those cheap overalls as they have a real tendency to tear and even have paint seep through onto your clothing below – which is less than ideal!

Hats

Depending on the type of work you’re doing, a hat can be an essential part of your working wear. Not only can it stop you from getting paint or dust in your hair, but it can protect your head from sunburn and even offer a small level of protection. If you’re working with heavy items overhead then it can be extremely beneficial to invest in a hardhat as this can help to prevent serious head injury.