DIY gloves are a must-have item for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts. The range of jobs they are suitable for makes them a great addition to any garage or shed. From gardening to home improvements, their versatility means that anyone can benefit from a handy pair or two. Especially when it comes to messy home projects.
Whether you are new to DIY or a seasoned home improver, you never know when you’re going to need a pair of gloves to protect your hands. Disposable options are ideal for messy tasks like cleaning, decorating and renovation projects. More heavy duty DIY gloves provide thermal protection and protection from cuts or abrasions. This makes them great for outdoor work or general house jobs like putting up shelves. Read on to find out which type of DIY gloves are best for you and your next DIY projects.
What are the best DIY Gloves for Home Projects?
We understand that home DIY projects vary significantly and so can the type of gloves suited to the situation. Thankfully, our range of DIY gloves offer protection to all possible dangers, both for commercial settings and residential projects.
These types of gloves are designed for use in do-it-yourself (DIY) projects and home improvement tasks. They provide hand protection and comfort while performing tasks like:
- Painting
- Gutter cleaning
- Wood staining
- Outdoor work
- Wallpapering
- Replacing sealant
Gloves for Painting and Paint Stripping
Most of us have had the pleasure of painting a room at some point in our lives. But no one likes getting to the end, covered in paint, then having to scrub yourself clean. This is where gloves for painting come in handy. You massively reduce your clean up time whilst keeping your skin protected from paint and other chemicals.
The same goes for gloves for paint stripping. Harsher chemicals like paint stripper can irritate the skin. It just makes sense to protect yourself in these situations. A cost effective pair of gloves with high levels of dexterity and comfort ensure your hands stay protected from paint and other chemicals while. At the same time, they don’t hold you back from the task at hand.
Gutter Cleaning Gloves
If you aren’t cleaning gutters regularly you put your home at risk of leaks and potential damage. Autumn and Winter is the time of year when they tend to fill up the most with all the wet weather and falling leaves. By keeping on top of your gutter cleaning, you’re prolonging the life of your gutters and ensuring that they work efficiently.
The best way to clean your gutters is by using a sturdy ladder to reach the same height as the roof. Take up an empty bucket and work your way around the gutters, carefully scooping out as much as possible with gloved hands. It goes without saying that all the wet leaves, moss, and debris in the gutters mean that it isn’t the most pleasant of jobs. Trust us, it’s much more pleasant when you protect your hands from dirt and grime with a pair of disposable gutter cleaning gloves. A good pair of vinyl or nitrile gloves will do the trick!
Staining a Coffee Table
Ebay and Facebook Marketplace have become a hotspot for picking up second hand furniture. Likely because sustainability and the cost of living are at the forefront of people’s minds. Not only does it mean you can make a few quid on your unwanted items, but it also means that you can grab a bargain or two. In fact, this year second hand home and furniture products made up 12% of sales.
Often, you’ll want to restore or personalise these pieces of furniture to suit your home. For example, sanding down and staining an old coffee table can give it a new lease of life. While many interior-use wood stains or dyes are water-based and non-toxic, you’ll certainly benefit from using disposable DIY gloves to ensure you don’t accidentally stain your hands too! In fact, most manufacturers will recommend that you do.
Gardening Gloves
It’s a little known fact that nitrile gloves are multi-purpose. In fact they are one of the best gardening gloves that you can use for gardening activities. Better known for use in settings like the medical industry, these gloves are perfect for keeping your hands clean and protected.
Disposable gardening gloves are made from a durable and flexible material that won’t hold you back from manual tasks like potting and planting. Plus they keep your hands clean from germs and soil. At the end of the day, you can simply throw them away – you no longer have to worry about keeping them clean. If you’re looking for more thermal protection, choose a protective DIY glove with a thicker lining and nitrile coated palm.
Replacing Sealant
Now and then you will need to reseal a draughty window or replace some sealant behind a sink in your bathroom or kitchen. Silicone sealant around tiling often discolours over time, or becomes mouldy, or damaged which allows the water to get in. Replacing sealant will ensure that your sink, shower or bath area stays functional and damage-free.
Once you have removed the old sealant, re-apply your waterproof sealant using the cartridge gun. Cut a small hole in your caulking tube to ensure a small bead, and then work from one end of the tiled wall to the other keeping a steady pressure. Once applied, simply smooth down the sealant using a wet finger. Be sure to wet your finger each time after smoothing each bead. Wearing disposable DIY gloves for this tasks ensures a smooth finish, and keeps your hands clean and dry. What’s more, it allows for fuss-free clean up afterwards.
DIY Gloves for Less
With so many disposable DIY gloves available on our website, we have the solution you need. Whether you require thermal resistance, cut resistance or chemical resistance, Easy Gloves have got you covered. Our DIY gloves are available in various sizes to accommodate different hand sizes. This ensures comfort and adequate hand protection for working on your home projects.
While they can be used across multiple tasks, it’s worth considering the appropriate glove for the specific job. For example, perhaps choose disposable nitrile gloves for messy tasks or gripper gloves for tasks that require a secure hold. Planning your next DIY projects and need some gloves to suit the job? Find yours today at Easy Gloves.
