Slippery decking

pno2nr

Anybody got any bright ideas for making my decking a little less like an ice rink when it rains? More than once we've ended up on our btms when rushing outside. I'm thinking some kind of non slip material? I don't want to lay down chicken wire because it's so ugly. Any help would be gratefully received.

diable

Jet wash it.

bluecelticgirl

You can buy anti slip decking stain or paint which should help - Cuprinol does one and some other big brands

1984ReturnsForReal_2

diable wrote: »

Jet wash it.

In the winter the results of that will only last a couple of months if that

diable

1984ReturnsForReal wrote: »

In the winter the results of that will only last a couple of months if that

Then it will be spring ;o))))

LittleMissAspie

A bunch of these mats as stepping stones?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Round-Coir-and-Rubber-Football-Doormat-51cm-wide-mat_W0QQitemZ270544021729QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=159482133030&rvr_id=159482133030&cguid=6ccef7cc1270a0e201f7c447ff0bff67

wallbash

Another vote for a jet wash , but go mad! do it now and again in the new year.

Alan_M_2

I wash our twice a year and find that stops the problem.

julianashcroft

Get one of those jet washers with the round dinner plate thing on the end, it makes using it on decking and slabs that much easier and less mucky.

sunshinetours

Don't forget you would need to re treat your deck after jet washing though which is not ideal this time of year.

Best MSE option is not to rush outside.....

Bornagain

But jet washing wont stop it getting icy/slippery will it. I have same problem with my patio slabs. We jet wash and spend hours brushing off mulching leaves this time of year but a touch of frost/ice and wohoa, Im slipping again