Do any tilers where hand protection?

[Householder]

I am considering tiling as a career option and was wondering do any tilers where gloves - either all the way throgh an installation or at some part of tile fixing, thanks.

[Mike]

i only wear them for grouting as the grout is not good for the skin. it may be advisable to wear them for mixing cement as that's damaging to the skin too. some tiles can be sharp when cut but that's just part of the job, gloves would just get in the way for any other tasks i.m.o.

[EverDon Tiling]

I've found my hands have just got use to it but my arms and lips do react to some powdered adhesives.

[doit4u]

Never ever worn gloves for anything and my hands have been in a lot of things over the years - oil, grease, petrol, paraffin, white sprit, cement, paint, cow poo, without any problems, but perhaps I have just been lucky. I know a lot of people's skin reacts badly to all sorts of chemicals.

[andy allen]

i wear glovse for grouting, and when im doing floors, just thoughs latex throw away jobs.....

[Gall.B]

Latex mostly for grouting & spreading.

Should wear them more some sites you have to wear them!

My hands are like asbestos now especialy after giving the an ammonia shower to toughen them up on the advice of my Tradesmen after suffering cement burns!

[steve187]

Latex mostly for grouting & spreading.

Should wear them more some sites you have to wear them!

My hands are like asbestos now especialy after giving the an ammonia shower to toughen them up on the advice of my Tradesmen after suffering cement burns!

the good old ammonia shower, a long long time ago

[Tomtiler]

just latex ones most sites ive been on its a must now and also having these dust extractors on the grinder

[Dave]

I just keep peeing on mine.. keeps them clean and tough..

[andy allen]

.........and smelly...

[Chris Alderton]

I always wear gloves when tiling and grouting. Compared to my other tiling mates, my hands are in great condition. i also find the gloves help to grip the tiles when positioning them if they are a bit wet.
I use a "Polyco Matrix F" like the ones on the link below:
Matrix F Grip? Gloves=
although there are other pairs available.

They make life a lot easier and cleaning my hands is certainly a lot easier at the end of the day.

[kilty55]

i only wear them for using black grout

[doug boardley]

I never wear gloves, but sometimes when I feel a split/kin/heck coming I use a hemp barrier cream from Body Shop, superb stuff imo.

[Chris Alderton]

I never wear gloves, but sometimes when I feel a split/kin/heck coming I use a hemp barrier cream from Body Shop, superb stuff imo.

"Body Shop" is there a danger of us getting beauty advice on here as well??

[doug boardley]

I just keep peeing on mine.. keeps them clean and tough..

I believe there's pills that you can get online that'll help you not do that Dave

[The hammer]

I wear latex gloves all day when tiling, had "contact dermatitis" a good few years ago & that is very itchy, annoying, sore

[Bri]

I like to wear latex all day, I do get some odd looks from customers on the first day but they soon get used to it

[Stewart]

Only wear gloves when using black grout. I use loads of the hemp moisturiser though and never have any problems....


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[user123]

Russell (Grumpygrouter) mentioned Gloves in a Bottle once and I got some, and it is good, kind of odd because it soaks in quickly and you don't feel the cream at all, but it does help against staining, under the fingernails, too. You are supposed to reapply it every 4 hours, which I tend to forget, but, yes, can recommend.

Dry Skin Treatment | Dry Skin | Eczema Skin Treatment | Skin Care | Shielding Lotion | Gloves In A Bottle

[andy allen]

i pinged my latex gloves on once, and the customer had a look of horror on his face, till i told him he didn't have to bend over..

[tommyzooom]

I use gloves for grouting only, but also use "gloves in a bottle from time to time.

[doug boardley]

this is the stuff I use when needs be

Hemp Hand Protector - The Body Shop

[Stewart]

this is the stuff I use when needs be

Hemp Hand Protector - The Body Shop

I made the mistake of mentioning I use this one christmas and got enough to moisturise the Sahara......


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[paul damian]

My lovely wife loves my soft hands and wont except anything less. Always look after your hands.

[ROBSON MCGREGOR]

I always wear gloves for any grouting, need to look after your hands as they make the money.
use yellow tescos marigolds, 2 pair for ten bob (50p) use them & bin them.

[Daz]

I wear gloves for grouting but don't get on with them when tiling.

[Stewart]

I find if I wear gloves, my hand sweat so much they suffer big time......


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[doug boardley]

I feel a "show us your hands" thread coming on

[user123]

Stew, you can get pure cotton gloves, white ones, from Boots and wear them under others, the cotton does help..

[Stewart]

Stew, you can get pure cotton gloves, white ones, from Boots and wear them under others, the cotton does help..

Tried them G.... But still end up sweating like a naughty man wearing a duffle coat!


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