Excellent DIY gifts for dads this Father’s Day

Looking for DIY gifts your dad will love this Father’s Day? From handy tools to high-quality materials and kits, we’ve put together a list of all our favourite ideas.

This year, Father’s Day will be on Sunday 21st June 2026. It’s fast approaching, but with speedy delivery and click-and-collect options, you can order your gifts with pretty short notice.

As an extra bonus, use the code DAD26 to get 20% off Father’s Day gifts at Panelling Direct.

See below for our top gift ideas for dads who are for forever thinking about their next DIY project.

6 DIY gift ideas for Father’s Day 2026

1) Log lap cladding for gardens

As we (gradually) get into the summer season, DIYers are increasingly turning their attentions to garden projects. 

Premium log lap cladding is one of our top picks for garden DIY gifts. It’s a great choice for a range of outdoor walls, including sheds, garages, studios or garden bars (like in the photo above). As well as looking incredible, it’s heavy duty so it’s a reliable option.

2) MDF wall panelling kit

If your dad’s been talking about adding wall panelling to his home for ages and is yet to get around to it, this gift is perfect.

Our Wainscoting Wall Panelling Kit includes skirting, dado rails and cover beads that all align beautifully. And, as it all arrives in one single shipment, there’s no need to stress about one part of the gift arriving later than the rest. Ideal!

It’s no wonder it’s one of our best sellers.

3) Fence wall slats

A new fence is a brilliant way to freshen up any garden. And like we mentioned earlier, outdoor projects are on the mind of a lot of DIYers at this time of year.

Fence wall slats are available in a range of sizes. Before ordering, it’s worth thinking about your dad’s current fence and maybe thinking about getting something similar again. That way, it allows him to update it without significantly changing the style.

Or, if you’re unsure what style he’d like, you could always let him know for Father’s Day that you’ll treat him to a new fence, then choose the slats together.

4) Room divider

In open-plan homes, room dividers are super effective ways to break up the space. If you think your dad would like this design feature, it’s definitely worth considering for Father’s Day.

We sell bespoke and signature room divider kits. Both styles are easy to fit and look lovely, with gaps between each slat to let the light through.

Looking for inspiration before choosing one? See our top room divider ideas.

5) MDF sheets

The beauty of MDF sheets is their versatility, making them great gifts for DIYers.

They’re well-suited to light carpentry projects such as shelving or panelling. If, say, you know your dad is hoping to build a little shelving unit, these sheets would help him get started.

You could even include some DIY accessories like adhesive or screws to ensure he has everything he needs for his project.

6) Tape measure

How can your love and appreciation for your dad be measured, we hear you ask? With the gift of a tape measure, obviously.

For DIY lovers, a tape measure is of course an essential tool. If you’re feeling creative, you can make it extra special by decorating it yourself. For example, you could design a sticker on Canva to put on the front of it. The sticker could be personalised, maybe with his name and a little message from you.

That way, each time he does DIY, he’ll think of you.

Looking for more DIY suggestions? See our list of the best wall panelling ideas. It may just make you think of the perfect gift for your dad.