I need a good pair of knee pads that will not only work for me but protect the hardwood I'm installing. Does anyone know if these pads are "safe" to use on hardwood?
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I haven't encountered any problems with the pads, the orange part is slightly soft. However I've only done one job with new hardwoods, every other time I've been on old scuffed floors. Obviously watch out for stuff like drywall mud or mortar which will make your pads more prone to scratch, I know I've had to clean up mine.
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Hi,My husband said no they would scratch the floor, he said you would need foam or rubber, I hope this helps you.Darlene
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The majority of the "pad" is hard plastic. I agree. It will damage your floor and that is why I sent them back.
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These are a pair of the best fitting and comfortable kneepads I've ever used. As to use on a hardwood floor, I'm not sure but they'd be worth trying. This may sound bad but I'd but these kneepads through Amazon and try them on a piece of your hardwood and if they don't work, return them to Amazon. I use mine outside on the rocks and they give the protection I demand. Another option would be to check out KP Industries for a pair that don't have a plastic shell but lots of rubber/foam to protect your knees. I'm so pleased with my pair, that I recommend you give 'em a try and return 'em if they do not meet your demands. Returns are easy on Amazon. W. Selman These are a pair of the best fitting and comfortable kneepads I've ever used. As to use on a hardwood floor, I'm not sure but they'd be worth trying. This may sound bad but I'd but these kneepads through Amazon and try them on a piece of your hardwood and if they don't work, return them to Amazon. I use mine outside on the rocks and they give the protection I demand. Another option would be to check out KP Industries for a pair that don't have a plastic shell but lots of rubber/foam to protect your knees. I'm so pleased with my pair, that I recommend you give 'em a try and return 'em if... » Read More These are a pair of the best fitting and comfortable kneepads I've ever used. As to use on a hardwood floor, I'm not sure but they'd be worth trying. This may sound bad but I'd but these kneepads through Amazon and try them on a piece of your hardwood and if they don't work, return them to Amazon. I use mine outside on the rocks and they give the protection I demand. Another option would be to check out KP Industries for a pair that don't have a plastic shell but lots of rubber/foam to protect your knees. I'm so pleased with my pair, that I recommend you give 'em a try and return 'em if they do not meet your demands. Returns are easy on Amazon. W. Selman « Show Less
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The orange insert is a soft rubber. I think they would be safe on hardwood floors.
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I'm pretty sure they are construction pads, but I use them for gardening. I wanted something heavy duty for my replaced knee and I am very satisfied with the support. I found the "gardening' knee pads very flimsy and non-supportive. I purchased the DeWalt and they have been perfect for me.
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I would say this is not the right solution for you. These work good on wood floors but might get quickly worn out on concrete or brick. I would look for something else.
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Hi there,I have not used this particular product but I have used other Tena pads that are thick and large. Other than they are too bulky for me I have had no problems.
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I found the pads did not do well and just used the brushes. On my wood floors also. I plan to use them for my new tile which still has some dullness where the grout was removed. The pads would get bunched up. I think they were just too thin. Try the brushes in a small spot and see what happens.
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Possibly, they are hard plastic outside. You could always add a piece of felt or a towel under to protect wood. Otherwise, they are the best knee pads we've found yet [20+ years in the flooring biz] and well worth the money
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Mine are used directly on vinyl plank flooring and I don't have any problems. Maybe they would work better directly on the floor rather than on a mat.
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I bought them specially for wooden floor and tile because these mats are smooth underneath.They sell others with small 'spikes' under the mat to anchor to the rug. You should look for thekind that is most beneficial to your needs (and I guess these are more economical). Good luck!
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I have 16" knees and the large fit me well. I'd suggest you get an XL if they are available. RE: padding - I am almost 50 and I hit the floor a lot and I think these knee pads provide adequate protection. Maybe if you hit really hard you would need a bigger pad but I find these work well for me.
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Surfaces are hard plastic. Would suggest using a foam pad between Knee Pads and floor. Otherwise and depending on the wood they could cause dents. jlg
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I doubt it. They protect against bumps from the surface you are kneeling on and the occasional bump. There are much more heavily padded kneepads out there - try Alta. They just don't fit as nice for walking.
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These pads we ordered we put on the bottom of our wood chairs to protect our wood floor in the dining room and they are great in fact I am going to order another set for we sold our table and chairs and are using a card table due to moving soon. As for your using them where there may be water and concrete I would be a little hesitant due to the felt part on this particular protector. You may be better off with one that does not have the felt on it. They do make one like that.
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Never tried it. Have gotten them pretty dirty with various glues and/or general construction schmutz, but their urethane(?) coating has always cleaned up well with just a rag and either soap and water or paint thinner. Personally, I would not want to chance getting the interior foam soaked in a washer for fear it might mold before it could thoroughly dry. Just doesn't seem worth it to have "clean" knee pads.
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Isn't pain tolerance something only you can answer? All i can say is that I wear these to snowboard... Have fallen on rocks hidden under snow without issue. I can 'take a knee' when i want to, need to. I'll not board without them. For the price, I'd suggest just trying them out. or perhaps, go to home depot, take a pair of knee pads and see if you're able to 'take a knee' without pain. I'd suspect that pain would be due to pressure of kneeling / pressure of weighting your knee, as opposed to any pressure of the ground puts on your knee. If that's the case, it wouldn't matter if you were kneeling on a mattress, or concrete.
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If you buy the 1 1/4" size they should. They have a little give since they are rubber. Ours were cold, so we put them in boiling water for a second and they went on no problem. They are still holding up great! Well worth the couple of dollars to protect our hardwood floors.
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I didn't have this exact one, but this would generally go for all memory foam pads. As long as you use a cover(protect it from the floor of course) these are great for the floor. It's only slightly more firm than on the bed, but still feels great. In fact I preferred using it on the floor over the bed for that slight firmness under the cozy memory foam.
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I really don't know Grigsby's answer is spot on. I am a mechanic and have worn mine daily for nearly two years with no trouble from straps yet. I will never buy another knee pad. They are the best!