The Best Knee Pads for Tile

Foam Pads

• On the lower end of the comfortable types of pads available for installers are lightweight foam pads. These offer the most basic type of protection and are affordable compared with their higher-end counterparts. They are ideal for part-time days spend on your knees and are more commonly used by helpers rather than full-time installers as they lack the durability and comfort for full-time use.

Neoprene Pads

• Neoprene pads are a step up from foam pads. They are sold in a variety of formats and thicknesses and are designed with several thick layers of the neoprene formed into a kneepad shape to provide superior levels of comfort for long-term use. While not considered to be the top of the line they are just under and will last years if taken care of properly.

Gel Pads

• Considered to be top of the line when it comes to stand-alone knee pads, gel pads are sold in a variety of formats, from basic knee pads that cover only the knees to the more complex knee guards that run down the shins and up the thighs. The gel inside the pad provides superior levels of cushion compared with its counterparts and will last 10 years if they are cared for properly.

Seat Pads

• Designed to be ergonomic in every way, seat pads are a combination of low-riding seat along with an attached platform that has pads for knees. The entire contraption is set up on wheels as a comfortable working platform that you can wheel around the floor, helping speed your working movement and easing the wear and tear on your back from needing to position yourself awkwardly throughout the day.