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need traction on a deck ramp dtlofton 07-06-2006
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Posted by on July 6, 2006, 2:36 pm
I have a recently constructed deck with a ramp. I used a clear sealer
on the entire deck, and the ramp is now very slippery. From the posts
I've read, it seems I have two options: (1) broadcast some sand on wet
sealer, let it dry, and then put on another coat of sealer, or (2)
apply non-slip adhesive strips. With the sand approach, I'm wondering
how it will hold up, how will it look, and how well will it work - and
when it is time to re-seal, I assume I'll need to put down more sand -
will this sand-on-sand accumulation cause problems? With the adhesive
strip solution, I'm concerned about them not adhering. I've seen many
discussions concerning solutions for painted decks, but none for decks
sealed with a clear sealer. Does anyone out there have a solution
which worked for them? Thanks.

-DT


Posted by RayV on July 6, 2006, 2:46 pm

dtlofton@hotmail.com wrote:
> I have a recently constructed deck with a ramp. I used a clear sealer
> on the entire deck, and the ramp is now very slippery. From the posts
> I've read, it seems I have two options: (1) broadcast some sand on wet
> sealer, let it dry, and then put on another coat of sealer, or (2)
> apply non-slip adhesive strips. With the sand approach, I'm wondering
> how it will hold up, how will it look, and how well will it work - and
> when it is time to re-seal, I assume I'll need to put down more sand -
> will this sand-on-sand accumulation cause problems? With the adhesive
> strip solution, I'm concerned about them not adhering. I've seen many
> discussions concerning solutions for painted decks, but none for decks
> sealed with a clear sealer. Does anyone out there have a solution
> which worked for them? Thanks.
>
> -DT

You could put some grooves or flutes across the ramp with a router and
re-seal it. They wouldn't need to be that deep to improve traction.


Posted by No on July 6, 2006, 3:57 pm
RayV wrote:
> dtlofton@hotmail.com wrote:
>> I have a recently constructed deck with a ramp. I used a clear sealer
>> on the entire deck, and the ramp is now very slippery. From the posts
>> I've read, it seems I have two options: (1) broadcast some sand on wet
>> sealer, let it dry, and then put on another coat of sealer, or (2)
>> apply non-slip adhesive strips. With the sand approach, I'm wondering
>> how it will hold up, how will it look, and how well will it work - and
>> when it is time to re-seal, I assume I'll need to put down more sand -
>> will this sand-on-sand accumulation cause problems? With the adhesive
>> strip solution, I'm concerned about them not adhering. I've seen many
>> discussions concerning solutions for painted decks, but none for decks
>> sealed with a clear sealer. Does anyone out there have a solution
>> which worked for them? Thanks.
>>
>> -DT
>
> You could put some grooves or flutes across the ramp with a router and
> re-seal it. They wouldn't need to be that deep to improve traction.
>
I was going to say that! You beat me to it. It would look nice too. Only
problem is it could be a place for water to sit. Maybe drill a 1/4" weep
hole every couple of foot in the flute groove to ensure no water
accumulates. Really it would depend on where you live and your climate.
Many parts of the country that water would be gone in hours. Others it
would sit for days.

Posted by Goedjn on July 6, 2006, 11:32 pm

>RayV wrote:
>> dtlofton@hotmail.com wrote:
>>> I have a recently constructed deck with a ramp. I used a clear sealer
>>> on the entire deck, and the ramp is now very slippery. From the posts
. . .
>>
>> You could put some grooves or flutes across the ramp with a router and
>> re-seal it. They wouldn't need to be that deep to improve traction.
>>
>I was going to say that! You beat me to it. It would look nice too. Only
>problem is it could be a place for water to sit. Maybe drill a 1/4" weep


Don't cut horizontal grooves, cut chevrons, or a diamond pattern,
like isometric graph paper.


Posted by on July 6, 2006, 4:14 pm

RayV wrote:
> dtlofton@hotmail.com wrote:
> > I have a recently constructed deck with a ramp. I used a clear sealer
> > on the entire deck, and the ramp is now very slippery. From the posts
> > I've read, it seems I have two options: (1) broadcast some sand on wet
> > sealer, let it dry, and then put on another coat of sealer, or (2)
> > apply non-slip adhesive strips. With the sand approach, I'm wondering
> > how it will hold up, how will it look, and how well will it work - and
> > when it is time to re-seal, I assume I'll need to put down more sand -
> > will this sand-on-sand accumulation cause problems? With the adhesive
> > strip solution, I'm concerned about them not adhering. I've seen many
> > discussions concerning solutions for painted decks, but none for decks
> > sealed with a clear sealer. Does anyone out there have a solution
> > which worked for them? Thanks.
> >
> > -DT
>
> You could put some grooves or flutes across the ramp with a router and
> re-seal it. They wouldn't need to be that deep to improve traction.

That's an interesting idea. Have you had success with this, or do you
know anyone who has? I'm looking for a solution that's been tried and
has been successful.

-DT


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