"But do you find they tear easily around sharp edges or nails?"
Yeah, nitrile gloves can be a pain around sharp edges. When I was insulating my attic, I switched to those cheap coated fabric work gloves—way sturdier, breathable, and didn't shred every five minutes...
I ran into the same issue with nitrile gloves tearing every few minutes when I redid my attic insulation last summer. Honestly, coated fabric gloves were a huge upgrade—still flexible enough to handle tools and materials but way tougher around nails and splinters. Plus, my hands didn't get nearly as sweaty. If you're still fighting that itchy pink stuff, switching gloves makes a world of difference...trust me, your skin will thank you later.
Good call on the coated gloves—I had a similar experience when I tackled my crawlspace. The nitrile ones just couldn't hold up. Switching gloves definitely made the job less miserable...and way less itchy. Hang in there, it'll feel great once you're done.
Yeah, those nitrile gloves are great for a lot of things, but insulation definitely isn't one of them. I remember helping my brother redo his attic insulation last summer—thought I'd be fine with regular gloves. Big mistake. Spent the next two days feeling like I'd hugged a cactus. Once you get through it though, you'll be amazed how much more comfortable your home feels. Totally worth the itchy battle...hang tough!
Yeah, learned that lesson myself the hard way a while back. Those fibers get everywhere, and it feels like forever before you stop itching. But you're right—once it's done, the difference is night and day. Hang in there, it'll pay off soon enough.
