Recommend me a decent general building/woodwork/removing plasterboard type of dust mask…

[Chris HB]

Seems like there a a lot of options to choose out there, so hoping to get a real world recommendation. Looking to get a decent general woodwork/removing plasterboard dust mask. I assume it’s better to get something that’s reusable rather than just some cheap disposable type of thing? 

[markc]

If woodworking then a decent reusable especially for MDF. For plasterboard and other demolition type dusts then disposable as you will go through lots of them

[Chris HB]

Thanks, so is something like the Force 8 Half-Mask with PressToCheck P3 Filters or the Trend Stealth masks with filters a little OTT? 

[Conor]

I've a full face job. It's great for hardcore work but it gets sweaty in there and not comfortable for all day use. I just use KN95 masks from Amazon. Fit well, and block all the dust. I've a half mask as well but don't rate them at all, don't fit as well as a full mask (never stays in place long), or even the good quality KN95s.

Edited November 18, 2022 by Conor

[nod]

I’ve several of these most sites insist on them a stream of fresh air Great for insulating 

[nod]

Most HSE deem respirators useless with a beard 

Hence the gifted artist’s impression of me 😁

[PeterW]

13 hours ago, Chris HB said:

Thanks, so is something like the Force 8 Half-Mask with PressToCheck P3 Filters or the Trend Stealth masks with filters a little OTT? 

I like these as you get a decent air flow and they don’t get too sweaty

 

https://www.toolstation.com/jsp-force8-mask-with-p3-presstocheck-filters/p80177

 

The air fed ones are really nice but I don’t have enough need to warrant one (not that it stops me buying stuff ..!!)

[Iceverge]

 

I use one of these. 

 

Additionally I use it for anything that requires good eye protection. 

 

Every other set of goggles that seal around your eyes for angle grinding etc fog up. 

 

It is a bit sweaty however.