non slip wood finish ?

[DavidG]

Hi all. Parana Pine staircase. Tried water and spirit based varnishes.

Looking for a low/nonslip finish. The above were just too slippery, so had to sand the top off. Also checked out non-slip decking finish from screwfix but the website says external use only so I guess its high in volatiles.

Would rather have a natural finish - ie. don't want those diamond or sand-encrusted black strips ! Sister reckons varnish normally but with silver sand sprinkled in before drying.

any suggestions ?

[Chris]

Silver sand, as per you sister's suggestion. When I've done it on boats I've used two pack epoxy as the base rather than varnish, which works a treat - just mask round the edge, brush on the epoxy or varnish, sprinkle the sand, job done.

I'd suggest trying it on a gash bit of wood the same colour as the staircase first though, as it's not something you want to have to undo after you have done it.

HTH,

Chris

[Ian Stirling]

Just leave it as sawn, job done.