Where can I get a non-stick material to put on a wooden ramp to make it not slippy in rain or snow?

Question

I have created a ramp for my dog due to back problems and surgery. He cannot get to or from the yard without encountering stairs. I have created a ramp for yard access, but it gets quite slick in the rain and winter.

Answer 1

you need some non skid paint see:
http://www.interstateproducts.com/nonslipproducts.htm?gclid=CKb5_eCbrYYCFSIMNAodeBeJBw

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Let me tell you they sell all kinds or useless gadgets for exactly the purpose you need and I think I have tried most of them. Self stick friction tape like thy use on skies etc. (all these products start to peel when exposed to Winter weather..and if your surface is not perfect they refuse to stick).

I had a 3 story town house in Boston and the back porch stairs were a terror in the Winter, I got disgusted (after slipping down 10 or 12 stairs one winter) with all the nonsense being sold and I repainted the stair well.

When I painted the treads (in your case the ramp) I just mixed sand in the enamel paint and slapped on 3 coats it lasted for 25 years (and still lasts, I left Boston 10 years ago) years and I ran up and down those stairs in any weather. (try to get a nice sand with small, med, and large grains)...that way if some of the larger gains which hold the best flake off you still have a good non slip surface.

I worked for me......If you don't want to paint the entire ramp paint strips..brown stripes ..A dog has claws and It should work just fine.

They sell a product called Sharkskin to mix in paint (ground up something maybe glass it's like 10-12$ for 6 oz) about 1000 times what I suggest.
The trick is to put on enough coats so some sand can be lost over time but stairs will still stay non-slip.


Master Quark

Answer 4

Mix a handful or two of sand into whatever paint you intend to use on the wooden ramp. This will add texture so it is not so slippery.
You can also find adhesive strips at your local hardware store which are made with a sandpaper-like texture which you can place on the ramp to help prevent slipping.

Answer 5

There are traction sands available at the hardware store, or at any store that carries paint. You mix them into the paint or stain and then paint the ramp and let dry. If you know someone who has shingled a roof lately and has some left over shingles you can also cut those to fit the ramp and nail them to the ramp. Good luck to you and your buddy! He will appreciate all of the help you are giving him!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Home Depot has special rolls of gritty material that you can buy , and use to make a non-skid surface. It comes in a roll like wide tape.

Good luck.

Answer 8

Buy a pail of garage floor sealant paint and mix in sand. Its a super thick paint. It will give you a surface like sand paper. For added traction, paint it with that mixture, then sprinkle sand on it until its dry. then sweep it off. Good to go!!!

Answer 9

Take 1x2's and fasten them every 4-6 inches vertically on the ramp, that will provide traction.

Answer 10

Whitecap industrial supply carry anti slip paint specially design for floors. You can order through their web site.

Answer 11

Lowes and Home Depot have small bags of grit you mix in your paint to make is non slip.