Foil Kit Basic
Starter kit for DIY wrapping: a cutter with a spare blade (9 mm), cleaner (200 ml), a microfibre cloth and a squeegee set.
With the right squeegee, a sharp blade and a clean surface, wrapping it yourself gets a lot easier.
Not sure what you need? A squeegee, a cutter with spare blades and a hairdryer are enough to get started. Photos of the tools are coming soon.
Starter kit for DIY wrapping: a cutter with a spare blade (9 mm), cleaner (200 ml), a microfibre cloth and a squeegee set.
A firm 12 cm squeegee with a felt glide strip, so you can press hard without scratching. With a pointed end for edges and corners.
A firm 12 cm squeegee for film on doors and furniture, with a pointed end for edges and awkward spots.
A 10 cm felt glide strip (2 mm thick) to stick on your squeegee, so you can smooth the film down without scratches.
A yellow squeegee for edges and hard-to-reach spots: the point gets deep into corners, the rounded side presses edges down.
A corner squeegee with a sharp point for corners and cut-outs, made from a plastic that won't scratch neighbouring surfaces or film.
A soft 15 cm pressure roller for large, flat surfaces such as walls and doors.
A sharp snap-off knife (9 mm) for accurate, straight cuts. Spare blades: Gladius Blades.
10 extra-sharp 9 mm snap-off blades with a 30 degree tip, for fine, accurate cutting.
A large 18 mm snap-off knife that sits comfortably in your hand, for bigger cutting jobs.
10 sturdy 18 mm snap-off blades (45 degrees) for the Gladius XL.
A film cutter: hook the film between the foot and the blade and pull it through in a straight line. Handy for cutting lengths off the roll.
5 replacement blades for the Easy Cut.
A belt box for collecting snapped-off blades safely.
A cleaner (200 ml) that degreases and cleans the surface in one go before you apply the film.
A soft microfibre cloth for wiping off dust and grease, even on delicate surfaces.
Dissolves adhesive left behind by old film. Leave it for 90 to 120 seconds, then scrape the residue off.
A small plastic scraper with 10 extra blades, to get the surface smooth and clean before you wrap.
10 spare blades for the small yellow scraper.
A 1.2 litre pump sprayer with an adjustable nozzle, for cleaner or water.
A primer (500 ml) for untreated surfaces such as plasterboard, plywood or concrete. Covers about 8 to 12 m².
An adhesion primer for edges and corners, for when you trim the film flush instead of folding it over.
A brush for applying primer evenly.
A heat gun that softens the film so it moulds around edges and corners and the adhesive bonds well.
Application gloves the film won't stick to. They also protect your hands from the heat gun.
A compact tape measure with a flat steel tape you can also use as a ruler.
A sturdy aluminium cutting ruler with a non-slip base. Cut long lengths straight while keeping your fingers away from the blade.
A 2.6 kg weight that holds aligned film in place while you apply it.
A clip that keeps a roll of film closed without pressure marks, for rolls up to 30 metres.
A clear UV lacquer (250 g, for about 2 m²) that adds protection against scratches, moisture and dirt on wrapped surfaces.
A rotating workstation (360 degrees, 55 x 55 cm) with adjustable non-slip pads, for wrapping small furniture and loose parts.