manufacturers such as ThunderFit, SafeRingz, AEON, Roqaction and Rhinorings that offer soft silicone rings with metal aesthetics for those who want to keep their wed- ding commitment at hand. Permanent jewelry But self-employed tile contrac- tor Aaron Swaner of Killen, Ala., said, “You’re crazy to even thing about wearing a ring! Silicone will even catch.” A number of contrac- tors advocated for tattooed rings instead, with no edges to catch or pull. Self-employed contractor Jason Blackledge of Martinsville, Ind., advised, “Get it tattooed on. Or you stand a good chance of losing your finger.” NTCA mem- ber Chris Farley of Renegade Tile in Zebulon, N.C., said, “I got a ring tattoo when we got married. I knew my wife was the one since 16, and I didn’t want my fingers peeled off. If you don’t like that option, go with a silicone ring while working.” Nix the jewelry on the job Some recommend wear- ing their ring on a necklace like Michael Denis, of Denis Tiling Co., Warwick, R.I., who said, “Get whatever ring you like, but wear a necklace when you work. When you need to work you can take it off and hang it from your necklace when you aren’t using it.” According to William Pino of Summit Valley Tile & Marble, LLC in Las Vegas, Nev., a necklace poses its own risk for pulling and catching, unless it’s a choker style. Traci Lee, installer at TLC Tile in Squamish, B.C., was emphatic and definitive in her approach, “No jewelry at work other than small earrings!” HOT TOPICS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 72 TileLetter | June 2019