As for the chemicals and paints, I think I should warn you about the solvent type contact cements. I just touched the lid on a one liter can on a one very hot day, and it popped the top off and sprayed glue into my eyes. The lid hit the ceiling very hard and made a dent in it. I thought I would be blind it stung so much. The can was bulged a bit at the store. Just something to keep in mind for some of the thinners and glues.