Mask recommendations for dust and vapour

[jvanzyl]

Hey folks now is obviously the time to be trying to buy one of these    But I want to get a decent mask to prevent fumes (due to painting) and also prevent dust (due to heavy home sanding/diy)..

I was thinking one of those 3M jobs with the interchangeable filters... anyone go any recommendations or do's/don'ts?

[Joesson]

As I wear specs I am aware that a mask needs  a "vent" for exhaling otherwise the specs mist up.
I would think that a mask for paint vapour could differ from a mask for dust.
Dust can best be tackled at source, I mentioned recently * Mirka abrasive, a mesh type abrasive that is very hard wearing and makes sanding virtually dust free when used with a dust extractor system or domestic Hoover/ Henry/ Dyson etc. cleaner.
You would then be looking for a specific vapour mask for your painting and of course the mask would not be contaminated with any dust from sanding.

* https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=69462.0
 

[jvanzyl]

Thanks for that.. I've a plan to try and vent a significant amount of the dust (I'm sanding off this ridiculous rough plastering finish in a bathroom) via a pipe attached to the belt sander, but there is still so much dust I literally couldnt see 30cm in front of me within 15mins of sanding.

I've gone ahead and orderd the following from Arco:


111600   3M 6000 Half-Face Respirator Mask Medium   
1
Each   £16.84   -   -   
119600   3M 501 Filter Retainers (Pack of Two)   
1
Pack   £3.97   -   -   
112100   3M 6051 A1 Organic Vapour Gas Filters (Pack of Two)   
1
Pack   £10.23   -   -   
119400   3M 5911 P1 R Particulate Filters (Box of 30)   
1
Box   £36.41   -   -   

Should hopefully see me through for a while - my holding my breath attempts during painting will hopefully no longer be required!

[Zxrob]

I use the Gerson mask for painting with renewable filters, they are very good, you cannot even smell the paint with them on, used by many painters

Rob

[Joesson]

@jvanzyl ,
As I mentioned the Mirka product virtually eliminates dust- it is available in various formats for hand or power sanding, does not clog like abrasive paper so is very economical and is at a price comparable to just your mask filters.

[Bossworld]

This is what I use

https://www.screwfix.com/p/3m-4251-half-mask-respirator-a1-p2/464hy

[jvanzyl]

This is what I use

https://www.screwfix.com/p/3m-4251-half-mask-respirator-a1-p2/464hy

I liked the look of that one- couldn't get click and collect anywhere near me for most products..

@jvanzyl ,
As I mentioned the Mirka product virtually eliminates dust- it is available in various formats for hand or power sanding, does not clog like abrasive paper so is very economical and is at a price comparable to just your mask filters.

I like the idea of this- didn't seem to have belt sanding though? Don't know if I missed it..

[Joesson]

@jvanzyl ,
As I mentioned the Mirka product virtually eliminates dust- it is available in various formats for hand or power sanding, does not clog like abrasive paper so is very economical and is at a price comparable to just your mask filters.

I like the idea of this- didn't seem to have belt sanding though? Don't know if I missed it..

@jvanzyl
Here you are John. This supplier is where I got my (hand sanding) sheets, I use 80 grit for most diy) holder and hose from, but I've linked to a belt sander product.

https://www.agwoodcare.co.uk/abrasives/mirka-abranet-max-100-x-610mm-sanding-belts-pack-of-10/

PS. I have used the the Abranet on Artex ceiling perimeter when needing to remove this to fit  Gyproc coving .I removed the bulk of this with a wall paper scraper fitted with a 100mm craft knife and used the Abranet  pad system to finish off.