I've got no finger prints!

[Daz]

I've had a couple of jobs recently that have involved large format vitrified ceramic and porcelain.

No problems with the jobs in themselves, however, I now do not have any finger prints and it hurts to touch anything :furious3: .

Has anyone got any tips as to how I can avoid ripping the skin off my fingers and retain some kind of feeling in them, please?

I'm off to apply more atrixo & germoline and look forward to your medical advice.

 

[Perry]

he he grouters finger

 

[Ric]

ask the well know actor nicholus cage who appeared in face off, he may be able to sort u out with some finger prints!

 

[hillhead]

you need to wear gloves by the sound of it captain,have to protect your hands,without them your a gonner in this game.

 

[TONY]

PUT MASKING TAPE AROUND ENDS OF FINGERS

 

[Perry]

marigolds after the horse has bolted put micropore tape on them takes away the pain a little😛ete

 

[DHTiling]

Don't be so soft...:lol: ...............they will toughen up.........

 

[Daz]

PMSL,

I've tried gloves but can't get on with them and marigolds just tear.
Guess I've either got to live with no finger prints or go back to the comfy desk job.:yawn:

Thanks.

 

[Gazzer]

You could try peeing on your hands....it wont toughen them but it will stop you biting your nails

 

[Raja]

people always say to me raja u got such soft hands like a babies bottom

What cream do u use

Funny thing is i never use anything am just naturally soft skined :lol:

 

[brian c]

always said you were a wee smoothie.....lol

 

[Grace'sDad]

Try something like these: http://www.polyco.co.uk/industrial/displayproduct.asp?q=226&c=32

Loads of companies make them - very thin gloves, almost like a second skin. They have a thin coating of Polyurethane (PU) on the palm side and they get comfier and fit better the longer you wear them.

Try local safety shops or Arco - no more than £2 a pair normally.
I wear these for general handling.

For grouting, try NITRILE disposables rather than latex. Latex is often too weak, tearing easily and it is often powdered with corn starch which can irritate skin.

Personally I use these, and really recommend them: http://www.polyco.co.uk/industrial/displayproduct.asp?q=32&c=2
They are quite thick, but really soft, tough and comfy. Hands don't sweat either as they have a knitted liner. They can be bought at Sainsburys - called "Multitask".

Generally, your hands will get tougher with use - but ALWAYS wear gloves when grouting or you will definitely end up with dermatitis sooner or later!!!

 

[basshunter]

stop rubbing everything with your fingers?

 

[Pawelzik]

... try NITRILE disposables rather than latex...

Correct. Nitrile covered gloves with CE quality are often recommended in the safty data sheets of cement based products for personal protection, same here in Germany. Martin:yes:

 

[MICK the Tiler]

Bird's Eyes we call them down here sting like a bugger they do :yes: But at least when the sore back and aching knees kick in that pain should distract from the finger soreness. WELCOME!!! to the Pro tiler Circuit my friend

 

[dick turpin]

Ah bless, If you realy cant stand the pain.....and you cant work in gloves, and masking tape just tears you can always try finger tape, this is what we rock climbers use, good luck,

 

[Dan]

Try not to use just your bare fingers whatever option you use. And when grouting, always use the sponge and not your fingers. You can chop up a sponge into triangles and smaller square for the tricky area's but don't use your finger all the time.

And remember a sponge has 6 sides! (often you find tilers never using the smaller ends but they'll be the cleanest after some use!).

 

[CLAYS TILES]

Don't be so soft...:lol: ...............they will toughen up.........

says dave who wears his tutu to work:yes:

 

[IvegotsTILE]

Just think you'll at least get away with any crime you wish.

 

[DHTiling]

says dave who wears his tutu to work:yes:

Can i keep it clays or do you want it back..............