Searching for a screwdriver or a wrench? Need to install a new lock on your front door? Does your roof need a fresh membrane coating? Are you upgrading your plumbing and electrical systems? Re-painting your home? Interested in buying some garden equipment to create a roof garden? Trying out your hand at DIY work? An ironmongery is the place to go to obtain all the necessary supplies and finish off your projects as fast as possible.

Hardware stores are easy to find as there are various outlets located in every town and village around Malta and Gozo. They are well stocked with all domestic, commercial and industrial tools and supplies which you may need for any project, refurbishment or installation which you wish to carry out, and also for any emergency leak, breakage, or any other issue which may arise. Whether you're a contractor with several building ventures, or a homeowner renovating or furnishing your house, you'll be popping in and out of hardware stores on a daily basis. Uncertain on which supplies you need? The staff at these outlets will have the technical expertise to guide you in choosing the hardware most suitable to your needs.

What are the most common products found in hardware stores?

DIY Supplies Available 

Ironmongeries are one-stop shops for all supplies you need to install, maintain and fix any needed work. The DIY aficionados who love experimenting around their home can find screws, bolts and other fasteners, latches, hinges, chains and ropes, locks, glues, lubricants, castor wheels, brackets and much more for any installation which is in the pipeline.

These DIY stores provide a large variety of door handles and knobs in a diversity of styles. Apart from standard handles, you can find unique Maltese handles and knockers in a variety of animal and head shapes. Front doors don't have to be boring ever again and kitchen cupboards will look much better with new handles attached.

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Household Accessories 

If you're a new homeowner, visiting an ironmongery will make you realise how much you need to buy to equip your house thoroughly. Supplies you can obtain include ladders and step stools, clocks, a mailbox, door stoppers, laundry and rubbish bins, curtain rails and other accessories, clothes airers and aerials. If your living room boasts a fireplace, you can find coal, logs and pellets to ignite it in the cold months. Having ample storage space in a house is crucial to avoid clutter. An ironmongery can provide you with storage boxes, metal shelving units and brackets for your house or even for your office.

When furnishing your bathroom, you can get your hands on a variety of bath and shower fittings, including showerheads, towel rails and hooks, hoses, bath mats, toilet seats, soap dispensers, medicine chests and much more.

Are your apertures still barren? You should consider purchasing blinds or shades to add an element of privacy and make your rooms cooler in summer and warmer in winter at the same time.

Are Appliances Available at Hardware Stores? 

Some hardware outlets offer a selection of appliances for sale. Products may include sinks, dehumidifiers, fans, heaters and water heaters. You may also obtain any parts which you may need to fix your inoperable appliance.

All You Need for Garden and Outdoor

Growing a green thumb? An ironmongery can supply you with any equipment you need to practise your new hobby. From gardening gloves, to rakes, trowels, spades, watering cans, wheelbarrows, fencing mesh, pots, and planters, you'll embellish your garden to its full potential. If a lounging outdoor area is what you're after, you may acquire garden furniture, gazebos and BBQ equipment. Some stores also sell fertilisers, pesticides and other agricultural products. Annoyed by pests? From mice traps to fly killers, mosquito repellents and insect screens, you'll be able to enjoy your evening without any annoyances.

Safety Equipment 

Safety always comes first. This is why ironmongeries offer a large range of safety wear and safety equipment. From reflective vests to safety shoes, hard top helmets, harnesses, safety glasses, protective gloves, earmuffs and dust masks, you can rest assured you're taking all precautionary measures. Other equipment which you may find include fire extinguishers, fire blankets and smoke detectors.

Need to buy security systems? Hardware stores offer different sized safes, padlocks and cash boxes.

Everything for Building and Painting

If you're a contractor, you can get hold of any building materials you need, including cement, sand, plaster, gypsum, wood and scaffolding to conduct the work itself.

Painting contractors and homeowners wishing to re-paint walls and ceilings, can purchase any paint they need, be it spray paint, liquid paint, varnish or wood stain. You'll also need paint supplies such as brushes, rollers and paint trays to conduct the work.

Leaking roof? You may need to purchase roof compounds, membranes and other waterproofing products.

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Tools and Equipment 

Searching for new tools to facilitate your DIY ventures? Hardware stores can provide a vast spectrum of power tools and hand tools, which include sanders, grinders, cordless drills, screwdrivers, pliers, air compressors, pumps, torches, hammers, spanners and tool boxes to keep all your products organised.

Electrical and Plumbing Supplies

Fitting your home or commercial establishment with new electrical and plumbing systems requires a multitude of supplies. Ironmongeries can provide you with pipes, valves, mixers, taps, bottle traps, floor drains, water tanks and other drain fittings.

Looking for electrical supplies? Visit a hardware store to attain sockets, circuit breakers, adaptors, switches, plugs, wiring and cable reels. Subsequently, you'll be able to purchase lighting fittings and fixtures, such as bulbs, floodlights, spotlights, emergency lighting and other indoor and outdoor lights.

Are Cleaning Necessities Usually in Stock? 

For any cleaning supplies you're looking for, a hardware store will provide you with all brooms and dusters, mops and buckets. Interested in buying your own car care supplies to wash your vehicle yourself? Some ironmongeries provide car shampoos, polish, sponges and microfibre towels.

What Additional Services Are Available? 

Apart from brimming with a myriad of products, a number of hardware stores may offer additional services to their customers. Common services offered include key cutting, glass and wood cutting, paint mixing, custom made frames, made to measure curtain rails and insect screens, tool hire and appliance repair and installation.

Opening hours will vary so confirm with their respective websites and social media pages to avoid disappointment. Certain ironmongeries open on Sundays, making it convenient to sort out any emergency issues which may arise. Hence, a broken shower head can be solved in just a few minutes even on a public holiday.

Some ironmongeries are gradually introducing online portals where all shopping can be done from home and may offer delivery around Malta and Gozo. If you need a particular product which is not in stock, particular stores may order it for you.

Explore the vast selection of ironmongery stores listed on Yellow and visit their websites or social media pages to confirm the products they have in stock and the services they offer to their customers. Get all your hardware needs sorted in no time!

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