We have wooden stairs in the front and back of our house which can get slippery during rain or snow. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I might put on these stairs? (They have recently been stained)
Thanks
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We have wooden stairs in the front and back of our house which can get slippery during rain or snow. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I might put on these stairs? (They have recently been stained)
Thanks
Dennis
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Have you thought about safety tape?
https://www.amazon.com/LifeGrip-Trac...NsaWNrPXRydWU=
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My stairs get slippery every year as the winter rains start. It’s mold, and I treat it by using a commercial deck cleaner solution from any of the lumberyards I pass by.
Not saying an anti slip tape isn’t worthwhile, but perhaps a local hardware store or lumber yard could use your helpful cash flow to survive.
Young enough to remember doing it;
Old enough to wish I could do it again.
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+1 for the safety tape.Originally Posted by ChrisA Edwards
Assumption is the mother of all screw ups
Anonyms
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Good luck getting it to stay in place
Ron
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I used this non-slip paint on an outdoor handicapped ramp I built for a friend. Works well for traction, but I don't yet know how well it will hold up. https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-PRE...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Roofing nails.
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I have it the 3M stuff on the stairs (cedar) going down to my shop for 3 years - no problems yet, and if there is a problem, yeah roofing nails.
Assumption is the mother of all screw ups
Anonyms
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Having nearly broken my back on slippery wooden stairs, I recommend something like this:
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We don't have long runs of stairs at our house, but have replaced all the 2-3 step outdoor stairs with granite. It doesn't rot, it's not slippery when wet, and the ice seems to melt off quickly.
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ground walnut shells mixed into the paint is what is sold in paint stores. I have no idea why it is not just sharp sand.
Bil lD
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60-grit sand in paint works very well. As soon as the coat of paint is applied, you broadcast more sand than is required, After the paint dries, sweep/vacuum off the excess sand, then apply another coat of paint.
"Anything seems possible when you don't know what you're doing."
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Perhaps not the aesthetic you're after, but I've seen asphalt shingles stapled down as non skid stair treads. Fiberglass would probably be more durable. Both have the grit embedded in the top surface.
Sharp solves all manner of problems.
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My church used something called “Shark Skin” anti-slip paint additive with a clear coat and it worked very well.
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