which knee pads ..?

[mc497]

HI, I am about to spend most of august on my knees laying floor tiles.
I want to buy a new set of knee pads as the cheap ones I had were rubbish.
Anyone got any particular favorites or think certain ones are the best buys ?
Cheers for any replies.

 

[DHTiling]

hello mate... i have a set of these and they are very comfortable to use on those big floors etc......dave......

Gel Swivel Knee Pad - NoLinksToThis, Where The Trade Buys

 

[m4ubs]

i have similar ones as DH (looks wise)...its got the plastic waterproof cover and gel inside...ties around knee with velcro....but mine were £4.99 from a local shop and are BlackSpur make. There must be some difference in quality due to the big price difference. I dont do that much tiling but its been ok for me so far. When you say cheap, how cheap ?

 

[CJ]

It all depends on the individual.

I have got 3 pairs of knee pads, from the gel type as mentioned above.........to the cheapys. Also got the trousers with the pads that slip into the knee pockets.............But i still find I use the old green gardening foam mat most of the time.........it just gets kicked around were its needed.

Just try different kinds..........and your'll find one that suits

 

[Dave-T]

i allways use a foam mat. I find knee pads cut into the backs of my legs and slip down my legs. The mat i use is a rubi one, and its proper comfy. I got mine from millcott tools, which most of you wont be able to buy from, as its not for retail customers, but they should have them in decent tiling shops. Failing that most diy places will probably have cheaper gardening ones.
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another thing to bear in mind actually with knee pads, is if your laying a victorian style floor, then dont use the knee pads with the plastic caps on them, as they scratch the tiles. Learnt that one the hard way!

 

[DHTiling]

nice tip there for newbies dave mate..............

 

[DHTiling]

Anbody wanting a kneeling pad... rather than knee pads then heres a link for one....

Heavy Duty Kneeling Mat : Buy Heavy Duty Kneeling Mat at Axminster Power Tool Centre

 

[mc497]

Thanks for the reply, Ive just looked in screwfix and can see the ones you recommended.
They look pretty heavy duty.! I think Ill giv'em a go. Cheers.

 

[GazTech]

Bloody knee pads never helped me,and I always wore them :cry_smile:

 

[DHTiling]

cause you is a soft faggott......lol....he.he...