Knee pads

[joesdad]

I tiled my utility room floor yesterday with no knee pads, which wasn't the best experience I've ever had, so i'd like to find out which are the best knee pads on the market, any ideas please?

Thanks Marc.

 

[peteablard]

Personally I use the alpro ones fron trade tiler, not cheap but definitely worth every penny IMO (5 x 15 hour days on my knees last week, no problem) if you wear trousers that take the insert type then I know a Lot of people recommend redbacks but haven't tried them myself

 

[The hammer]

I wear the Rubi professional knee pads, i have been for many years now they are very comfortable and well priced, i tend to get about 6 months out of a pair

 

[swanman]

Rubi for me as well

 

[Fliselege]

I like the snickers floor layers knee pads, don't know whats inside them but feels like bean bags, it's like kneeling on feathers, last ages too, unless you accidently forget to remove them before putting your strides in the washing machine. I won't do that again....

 

[prceramics]

i use these at the momment http://www.*************/p/jsp-gel-knee-pads/99250 bit uncomfatable with the strap around the back but cheap and work ok, will proberly invest in a more expensive pair in the future 🙂

 

[prceramics]

i use these at the momment http://www.*************/p/jsp-gel-knee-pads/99250 bit uncomfatable with the strap around the back but cheap and work ok, will proberly invest in a more expensive pair in the future 🙂

that was a pointless reply they are jsp gel ones from screwfix £16.99

 

[northstar]

snickers floor layers knee pads for me too, very comfy

 

[AMtek]

two pair of cheapy foam ones in the knees of my work pants. works for me but the redbacks look good too

 

[Bubblecraft]

I use Panoply knee pads in my Panoply Mach 2 corporate trousers. Have done for years. Get about a year out them & very comfortable. Ain't wore strapped knee pads in years. There's nothing more uncomfortable than the strap rubbing & the back of your knees heavy sweating in the summer.

 

[bugs183]

Decent knee pads are really important in our trade. The Alpo type are amazing, i had bad knees and these cleared them up, just not too good when you strap them to your legs as they are bulky, but i just leave them where i am working. The single Alpo pad is great too, it's what i mainly use now. The redback inserts are really comfy.

 

[Stewart]

I like the snickers floor layers knee pads, don't know whats inside them but feels like bean bags, it's like kneeling on feathers, last ages too, unless you accidently forget to remove them before putting your strides in the washing machine. I won't do that again....

That's strange.... I use the same one's and they end up like new when they come out of the washing machine ........


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[cynic]

red backs or snickers floor layer type

 

[Bubblecraft]

What you need is one of these

 

[Muse2k8]

A few rolls of bubble wrap cello taped round my knees.

There's a recession on you know 😉

 

[Fliselege]

That's strange.... I use the same one's and they end up like new when they come out of the washing machine ........


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Don't mean to sound like a frustrated housewife but what temp did you wash at? Tag in my Blåklåder says wash at 80 but I only have either 60 or 95 for hot wash, so I use 95, think that's what ruined them, mine went flat and hard

 

[Stewart]

Don't mean to sound like a frustrated housewife but what temp did you wash at? Tag in my Blåklåder says wash at 80 but I only have either 60 or 95 for hot wash, so I use 95, think that's what ruined them, mine went flat and hard

I wash my work gear at 40.....


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[Tony73]

:smilewinkgrin: i did not use knee pads for more than 10 years (well used few times). i was getting skin infection becouse of the straps, but now i got tiler pants with pockets for knee pads.

 

[Fliselege]

I wash my work gear at 40.....


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Here is one of my 3 week old knakered ones, keep at 40deg mate, you're 20 odd quid better off than me. Now it's going straight back in the bin. Got a new pair this morning.

 

[joesdad]

Looks like that's sorted then, I'm a bit spoiled for choice now, thanks for all the helpful replys.

Marc.

 

[Del W]

Heavy & you need to get the straps right,ive tried all sorts,find these best value for money/ comfort.

 

[Gazzer]

Redback Kneepads for me.
TradeTiler.Ltd

 

[doug boardley]

Redback Kneepads for me.
TradeTiler.Ltd

yep, those you sent me are really good

 

[doug boardley]

Don't mean to sound like a frustrated housewife but what temp did you wash at? Tag in my Blåklåder says wash at 80 but I only have either 60 or 95 for hot wash, so I use 95, think that's what ruined them, mine went flat and hard

I do mine at 95, got 3 pairs whizzing round at the moment...the heat doesn't seem to bother the insert pads in mine

 

[Stewart]

Redback Kneepads for me.
TradeTiler.Ltd

Got a set of them too in one of pairs of trousers and are comfy, but find them quite heavy compared to the Snicker's......


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[kilty55]

alpros for me

 

[hillhead]

The velcro on my alpros are a pain in the rear lately, i'll have to adapt them a little i think.

 

[Muse2k8]

Might have to try red backs. Prefer trouser inserts and if they fit my scruffs then should be a winner 🙂

 

[Bubblecraft]

Just ordered me a set of redbacks. Wouldn't mind giving them a try

 

[Bubblecraft]

Redbacks came today. There great. Very heavy but does the job well. No more sliding to the side & hurting the knees.
From this:

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[Muse2k8]

So definitely worth it?