Does anybody wear dust masks when cutting? - Tile Advice

[Ian]

I wear one when cutting hardie, I don't for anything else though, bit naughty really.

 

[judge]

Ive been using these masks for around 12 years now http://www.arco.co.uk/products/111500/18415/3M+6000+Half+Mask+Respirator
I find them comfy and theres a good seal around youre face.I use these filters http://www.arco.co.uk/products/113400/18434/3M+2138+P3+Particulate+Filter
Gets used every day.(mixing,prepping,brushing..etc)

 

[m3fitter]

hmmm. Just had a warning for this, health and safety officer took a photo of one of my tilers without a face fitted FF63 dust mask, had to endure a 30 minute meeting about the dangers of chemicals in porcelain & ceramic tiles, even with a wet cutter.... we'll all look like Michelin men within the decade, fully protected :lol:

 

[Gazzer]

Yes you all should wear masks when mixing and cutting. It could cause Silicosis or "Miners disease".

 

[Sean Page]

I use a mask when working with stone or cement boards, but not for mixing or cutting other materials. I always wear latex gloves when grouting though, I got fed up of the split, bleeding, painful hands

 

[afright]

Worked with a old tiler he died of asbestosis,he was a stickler for using bal flex all the time now that has a very fine powder not saying thats what done him, but he never used a mask

 

[White Room]

Worked with a old tiler he died of asbestosis,he was a stickler for using bal flex all the time now that has a very fine powder not saying thats what done him, but he never used a mask

Aspestos was a standard building material many years ago, I believe it's estimated that 20 old construction workers die every year.

 

[Deleted member 43753]

I would advise any tilers on this forum to wear dust masks at all times when cutting tile as if not there will be a risk affecting your breathing later for sure.These days,unlike when I started out it is much more acceptable to have all the necessary health and safety kit so please do this as I will be as from now on

 

[Aston]

I now wear a mask for cutting and mixing, no point taking risks where you health is concerned.

 

[Qwerty]

Ran out of masks a fortnight ago, so resorted to new dish cloths & masking tape. It worked! [emoji106][emoji6]

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Very nice Geoff. Hope that's a clean dishcloth

 

[Qwerty]

Haha! Yes, clean one out of the van. Was chasing channels out of a brick wall for pipework using the trusty ATS turbo. Dusty as hell, ended up needing both hands so masking taped the vacuum nozzle to my wrist which worked well [emoji1]

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Haha I bet the customer would of had a shock seeing you with masking tape and a cloth around your face and a hoover taped to your hand.

 

[Qwerty]

Yep, 50 shades of grey eat your heart out!!! [emoji38]

 

[Mr Tiler]

i only use mine when dusting off after grouting. burns my nose and can taste the grit on my teeth if i dont oh and seem to pick my nose more on the drive home with all the grouty snot lol