Slippery Decking

R6TTJ

I can bet this has been posted a number of times but im unsure how to search previous posts... so appologies in advance

So just got the keys to my new house and my 2 year old goes runing into the back garden and straight onto her bum... she was not happy lol

The previous owner has had decking out down and its alot of it! question is how can I make is un-slippery? Shall i borrow a jet wash and jet em down and then use some kind of paint on them?

As always any help always appreciated

rebeccatom

They are a number of solutions, including non slip paints/ varnishes. Or there are things you can lay in the groves which so it being slippery.

R6TTJ

Thanks rebeccatom, i just checked a few places online and can see some paints a grips available so will look into this.

wallbash

Buy a power washer.

brightontraveller

[FONT=&quot]Cleaning will likely cure it ? Some people buy special non slip paints/varnishes some add non slip paint granules as per manufactures instructions (often used on boat decking best option relatively cheap £5 upwards per bag) and others just paint/varnish whilst still wet sprinkle evenly with dry sharp sand ? [/FONT]

themull1

As a temporary measure, put a bit of hessian/sacking on top.

redmalc

We pressure wash ours every September after my wife slipped and broke her wrist three years ago,it was like an Ice rink

bridgedino

Thumbs up for this. Tried and tested

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anti-Slip-GRIP-Strips-for-Slippery-Decking-Walkways-Ramps-6-colour-options-/221485978824?pt=UK_BOI_Building_Materials_Supplies_Carpentry_Woodwork_ET&var=&hash=item339197d4c8

Davesnave

I put chicken wire on mine, but have to admit we're a bit rural and primitive around here.:rotfl:

Works well though!

BAGGY

I had a spectacular fall at the weekend after putting the bins out (see, I KNEW it was a blokes job:D). Then we put chicken wire down and I slipped gain and nearly grated my !!!!! off! And no, I had not been on the sauce.

R6TTJ

thanks for all your responses! i think for know i will leave it and be very cautious! when we get a week of good weathr (if ever lol) i will jet wash the decking down and re oil/paint it and just keep ontop of this each year.

think the ol vendors never really looked after the decking as it looks quite filthy, plust thy had a dog running around wet grass etc im sure that never helped.

once again thank everyone.