Timber decking tread

**Pulpo** · 10th March 2003, 05:02 PM

I have some outside wooden stairs which in winter become rather slippery from the rain.

I have used various products to improve traction but not really satisfied.

Currently I have some wet and dry sand paper glued onto each step which is not bad but need replacing.

The stairs get a fair amount of traffic in winter.

Any ideas?

I was thinking that decking timber has a rough rigid profile (perfect for non slip, small 'v' grooves); does anyone know if you could make this profile with a tool like a hand planner with the right blade?

Appreciate any help.

Regards

Pulpo

**Shane Watson** · 10th March 2003, 07:10 PM

Further more to stoppers comments, The reeded side of decking is actually designed to be layed down, not up as most seem to think. When layed upwards the round thingy's soon get worn or broken down flat in any case, and yes are rather slippery....

**soundman** · 13th March 2003, 06:31 PM

If you arent looking for a clear(ish) timber type finish paint with paving paint & shake fine sand from a sugar shaker.
If you want a superior look overcoat with the same paint

Grips real well

alternatively berger make a product called true grip that you mix with jet dry paving paint which has a similar but more refined effect.

There are a number of industrial grip products but the slime will probably beat most of them.

cheers

**kenmil** · 24th March 2003, 06:21 PM

I will second the sand suggestion. I did that on the foredeck of my wooden boat and it worked a treat. Looks ok too, if you paint over the sand again after the base coat dries.

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