Buying Guides for Decorating, Abrasives & Work Gloves
Plan your next job with Kenrika's buying guides. Compare decorating tools, abrasives, work gloves and polishing accessories, then browse the supplies that match your requirements.
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Start with the job.
Find the right supplies.
Know what you need? Go straight to the range. Still comparing? Choose a topic and open the questions below.
Paint & decorate
Choose brushes, rollers and masking supplies for the next room, touch-up or maintenance job.
Sand & prepare
Compare abrasive formats, grit options and sanding blocks before choosing your setup.
Choose work gloves
Explore disposable, coated and leather options. Check fit and protection ratings against your task.
Polish & finish
Understand pads, polishing heads and the machine-fit checks that matter before ordering.
A starting point, not a compatibility guarantee. Always match product specifications to your surface, coating, tool and task. For PPE, select protection using the relevant risk assessment and manufacturer information.
Planning a decorating job?
Open a question to find the relevant guide and shopping range.
Which brush or roller should I choose?
Compare widths, sleeve types and frame fittings around the area you are painting and the coating you plan to use.
Read the paint brush size guide →Read the paint roller guide →Browse paint brushes, rollers and sleeves, or trays and scuttles.
How wide should my masking tape be, and how many rolls?
Compare 24mm and 48mm tape and work through a roll-quantity example. Check the exact tape's surface suitability before applying it.
Read the masking tape and roll quantity guide →What should I check before scraping or sanding?
Identify the surface and existing coating before disturbing it. Compare scraper widths and follow the coating manufacturer's preparation instructions.
Read the scraper and surface-preparation guide →Get your preparation organised
Choose the abrasive format, support and grade for the work you need to do.
What do the sanding grit numbers mean?
Explore coarse-to-fine grit choices and why the material and coating system determine the sequence.
Read the P40 to P320 sandpaper grit guide →Flap disc, fibre disc or hand-sanding block?
These guides compare different setups. Check dimensions, attachment and tool compatibility before selecting a machine abrasive.
Compare flap discs and fibre discs →Compare rigid and flexible sanding blocks →Preparing a marine surface for refinishing?
Plan around the surface shape and the next coating system. Identify unknown coatings before disturbing them.
Read the marine hand-sanding workflow →Compare your glove options
Start with the hazards of the job, then compare the product's stated protection, size and pack quantity.
Disposable nitrile, coated or leather gloves?
Compare the different glove formats without assuming a material provides protection against every hazard. Check the manufacturer's information for the exact task.
Read the work-glove comparison guide →Browse work and disposable gloves or the wider PPE and safety range.
Plan your polishing setup
Compare accessory types before pairing a pad or head with your machine.
What is the difference between compounding and polishing equipment?
The guide explains the different stages and attachment types. Confirm spindle thread, diameter, mounting system and permitted speeds with the manufacturers before pairing equipment.
Read the compounding and polishing guide →Before you place your order
A quick check to avoid ordering the wrong option
Size and fitting: check the selected variant, dimensions and attachment type.
Pack contents: confirm whether the listing is for an individual item, a multipack or a set.
Quantity: check how many items or packs your job needs.
Delivery or collection: check the available service at checkout. See our delivery information; for collection, wait for your ready-to-collect email before travelling.
Need a hand choosing?
Send us the product name, size or specification you are looking for. For a larger order or repeat requirement, include the quantities you need.
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