Adsibob Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I need to stop wasting time washing paint off my fingers. What gloves do people recommend for painting? I want something breathable and cheap. And whilst we wait for the mods to weigh in on whether or not to add a gardening section, it would also be good to have recommendations for gardening gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCurandera Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I just use nitrile gloves from Amazon as I use them for bike maintenance. They last a day but do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoeye Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 +1 for Nitrile gloves. Unigloves kooltouch are a little thicker and less prone to tearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCurandera Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Like these, I usually buy extra thick ones Industrial Black Nitrile Gloves [100 Count] 6 Mil. Latex & Powder Free Vinyl Disposable Plastic Textured Gloves https://amzn.eu/d/9l9L6k5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Pulp's Pink Glove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 For gardening and building work, I use the red and black gloves from Screwfix they are thin but grippy last quite well. Painting and car stuff, black gecko nitrile gloves, they are embossed and quite grippy also. My wife uses them for washing up also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I use Auro paints which are solvent-free and wash off with soap and water. No need for gloves. Graphenstone would be another good choice. The only time I wear gloves in the garden is when I’m handling jaggy bastards like brambles, in which case these are excellent: https://www.safetecdirect.co.uk/products/hex3092/hexarmor-thornarmor-3092-landscaping-gloves-cut-resistant-level-5-cut-f-?sku=hex3092/xl&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIua-946GJgAMVRuzVCh2ABQKIEAQYASABEgL7ifD_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I use the orange ones from Amazon - bit more expensive but they can last a good few hours and are much thicker Unigloves PRO.TECT Orange HD GA0054 Nitrile Single Use https://amzn.eu/d/b5BNSNI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrowhawk Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, Brendan said: The only time I wear gloves in the garden is when I’m handling jaggy bastards like brambles, in which case these are excellent: https://www.safetecdirect.co.uk/products/hex3092/hexarmor-thornarmor-3092-landscaping-gloves-cut-resistant-level-5-cut-f-?sku=hex3092/xl&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIua-946GJgAMVRuzVCh2ABQKIEAQYASABEgL7ifD_BwE Thanks, I've been looking for a pair that are (mostly) thorn proof. I'm tearing up ivy out and brambles are mixed in with it, and garden centre standard gardening gloves are providing minimal protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sparrowhawk said: Thanks, I've been looking for a pair that are (mostly) thorn proof. I'm tearing up ivy out and brambles are mixed in with it, and garden centre standard gardening gloves are providing minimal protection. I find I can mostly grab stuff at will without worrying about it. Backs of the hands and arms are still at risk, however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Lidl had some excellent blue work gloves in. Bought 4 pairs size 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Ambrose Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) Gardening: FBN49 leather gloves from eBay - surprisingly thorn proof. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2510209.m570.l1313&_nkw=FBN49&_sacat=0 General: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08QSHHT4Z?ref_=pe_27063361_487360311_302_E_DDE_dt_1 In both cases, much cheaper if you buy a bunch (the correct collective noun for gloves) at one time. Proper protection but not cheap: Mechanix Gloves https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=mechanix&i=industrial&crid=71M0EV3R27PS&sprefix=mechanix%2Cindustrial%2C77&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 For painting / glueing / oily machinery / keeping c..p off your hands - Screwfix 807HY nitrile Edited July 12, 2023 by Alan Ambrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2D2 Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Sparrowhawk said: Thanks, I've been looking for a pair that are (mostly) thorn proof. I'm tearing up ivy out and brambles are mixed in with it, and garden centre standard gardening gloves are providing minimal protection. I find cheap rigger gloves enough for brambles, YMMV and the ones ~15 times the cost will be better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldkettle Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 +1 on rigger gloves I use these for anything thorny https://www.screwfix.com/p/site-370-leather-mig-welders-gauntlets-red-large/245fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Welders gaunlets for pulling up Triffid sized stinging nettles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooda Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Use HydraHyde gloves from Costco for gardening etc. Can't find a link on their website, but same as these. WELLS LAMONT HydraHyde Water Resistant Leather Work Gloves Size UK XL : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Around £22 for 3 pairs in the Costco Warehouse, sometimes come on offer. They have outlasted most garden centre gloves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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