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[Jennifer King]

I would like to paint wooden stairs and prefer not to have a runner -
Can anyone recommend a non-slip paint or someway of making the treads non slip to the foot

[stoneyboy]

Jennifer King,
If you really must do this buy some kiln-dried sand for block paving, paint the steps using oil based paint, leave for a while - the paint must still be tacky and throw the sand on the steps. Next day brush off the excess.

[rosebery]

Try Protectakote Anti Slip paint. It comes in a small range of colours including white and cream which should suit your purpose.

Google "protectakote.co.uk/anti_slip_paint.htm"

Cheers

[Jennifer King]

Many thanks for the advice - I'll have a think about it