Spontex Specialist Decorators Sponge - Large, Beige

The best decorators sponge. Good size , last a long time. Holds lots of fluid. Firm for good grip. Hasn’t changed in years, still the best

Do the job. Smaller than thought. Last the job. Absorbent enough. Cleans up well.

I am re grouting tiled floors in my house, i needed some sponges to help clean up the tiles post putting new grout in. I have a Halfords 4ft Long Car Sponge but wanted something a little more specialist and these are a great price with good reviews so i picked two up for the first floor on the list.* These are compact sponges, they fit in the palm of my hand fairly easily, i would say probably a little bigger than a standard scouring pad. I was expecting something bigger, though am unsure as the dimensions are listed!* The texture is more porous and open than a normal wash or car sponge, it has a different feel and appearance to it. I read some reviews that mentioned the quality being less than expected but i would say bear in mind structurally they are different, they are more likely to tear if you start really applying pressure or running them over rough stone or concrete.* The level of absorbancy and control in picking up excess material, in this case excess grout, i found to be brilliant. I know if i had used the Halfords Jumbo sponge i would have been removing all of the grout not just the excess on the surface of the tiles.* I bought two as i felt i would either rip one or wear one out on the first floor i tiled, the first one easily managed the 5sq m and could have done some more. Am sure it would fare just as well with wallpaper and paint.Overall i would recommend these sponges, be aware they are slightly smaller than a typical household sponge but that size allows you to do a precise job, theres not much point in spending hours painting, papering and grouting to then wipe it all away/smudge it/groove it with a massive sponge.Excellent value, does a great job, very good additional to any DIY or Decorating Job.Five Stars.

Brilliant

Very pleased with product and very quick service too

The sponge is the size of a small shower sponge. Was expecting a much bigger sponge.

No problems, it's a sponge..

I’m a decorator and have been using these for a while now…but recently I’ve noticed when they have dried out and then you wet them again to use, they have started to smell like someone’s been smoking weed and a very strong smell,I was decorating at my Son’s house and basically accused the neighbours of smoking weed next to my Grandson’s bedroom.Not sure I can carry on using them even though they are a great decorators sponge and there’s nothing else on the market