How to Create a Non-Slip Surface on a Wooden Swimming Pool Deck
Summer is here, and fun in the sun begins. No matter how many times you've told them, kids run around the pool. And, kids fall. You can do a few things to stop the slipping on the wooden surface. Take a look!
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One of the easiest ways to stop slips is to put down mats. Not everyone likes the looks of them, and if you have a big area, it could be expensive as well.
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Another easy way to fix the problem is to put down non-skid strips. A couple of problems with this is that you need a bunch of them, and that they might hurt your feet.
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Look for non-slip deck paint. This option will work, but check how long the paint will last before you have to repaint it. If you need to repaint, pressure wash the deck and reapply. When you pressure wash, use half bleach and half water.
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There are many products that you can add to paint to help the slipping problem. Playground said is one of them.
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There's also a sand additive by a company called Bondex.... but some people say it hurts their feet.
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Flood Spa n Deck is a two step system. Oil goes down, then you apply the acrylic color coat on top. It's not inexpensive. This product must be applied to bare wood, ideally 1 to 3 months after installation. Treat new wood with a solution of FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner, chlorine bleach and water prior to application.
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Shark Grip is a product that stirs easily into most oil-based, latex-based and other coatings. It will not change the color of your coating and is more comfortable to walk on in bare feet than sand or silica. This product is slip resistant, but not skid resistant.
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Fiberon decking is perfect for your outdoor swimming pool or for homes near the water. It won't warp, rot, crack, splinter, cup, or split and is actually more slip resistant when wet! Check pricing because it is probably more than natural wood.
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The ALL DECK Coating System is another non-slip floor covering system for decks (www.alldeck.com).
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure your deck has the appropriate drainage, because water sitting in puddles will cause slips.
To find more products, log onto the internet to a search engine (yahoo, google, etc.) and search for "wooden deck products".
Get quotes from the manufacturers so you know if the product is something you are able to afford and will work for your deck area.
