Hand protection for painters: remove paint from skin

As a painter or DIY worker you know the problem all too well: splashes of paint, lacquer or stain end up on your hands, wrists and forearms. Paint clings to your skin in seconds and creeps into the small grooves and around your nails. After a long day you are left scrubbing with harsh products that dry out your skin. Norvia Gel Glove offers a simple and skin friendly form of hand protection for the painter. The gel makes paint and dirt release far more easily, while your skin stays cared for.

Why paint is so hard to get off your skin

Paint, lacquer and stain contain binders that are designed to keep sticking. On your skin, paint grips onto the fine lines and around your nails. The longer the paint sits, the harder it becomes and the more difficult it is to get paint off your skin. Many painters then reach for turpentine, thinner or aggressive soap, but those products dry out your hands and can cause irritation. Over time this leads to dry, cracked painter hands that become sensitive and split more easily. It pays to prevent paint on hands rather than scrubbing it off afterwards.

Hand protection for the painter with a liquid glove

Norvia Gel Glove is a transparent gel that you apply to clean, dry hands. The gel forms an invisible protective layer that dries in about two minutes. After that you can simply get to work and you barely feel the layer is there. The protective layer works for up to four hours against paint, lacquer, stain, oil, grease, dirt and many chemicals. Important to know: it is an addition to good hand hygiene and to your normal way of working, not a replacement for the mandatory safety gloves used with hazardous substances. For everyday painting and DIY jobs it is a practical extra layer between the paint and your skin.

• Apply a thin layer to clean, dry hands and rub it in well, including around nails and knuckles.
• Let the gel dry for about two minutes until your skin feels dry again.
• Get to work: paint and dirt cling to the layer instead of to your skin.
• Afterwards, wash your hands with water and soap, the paint then releases more easily.
• Norvia Gel Glove is silicone free and contains hydrating ingredients that care for your skin.

Removing paint from hands after the job

Because the paint stays on the protective layer and does not soak deep into your skin, removing paint from your skin goes a lot faster. Rinse your hands with lukewarm water and use a mild soap. In most cases the paint releases without you having to scrub with thinner. If there is still a stubborn spot, simply repeat with soap instead of reaching straight for a solvent. This way you not only protect against paint, but you also prevent your skin from drying out during cleaning. The result is hands that look much better at the end of the day.

Preventing paint on hands starts with preparation

The best way to prevent paint on hands is a combination of good preparation and the right hand protection. Wear work clothes with long sleeves, keep a damp cloth nearby for fresh splashes and apply Norvia Gel Glove beforehand. Fresh paint is easiest to wipe away straight away, before it has the chance to harden. By protecting your painter hands this way, you keep your skin supple and save yourself a lot of scrubbing at the end of the day. A jar lasts a long time, because you only need a thin layer each time.