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I know it sounds like a nutty idea, but it's what I want, both for non-slippage and decorative reasons.
I also know that it may not last years and years, but I don't mind reapplying. Also, I would prefer serious answers.... sure, I know it's funny to tell me to use Elmer's glue, but I need a real answer. Thanks to all who take the time to answer!!

2006-08-02 13:27:10 · 7 answers · asked by Scarlet Raven 2 in Home & Garden Do It Yourself (DIY)

Ok, let me clarify, I want to be able to SEE the sand, not just feel the sand. Any ideas??

2006-08-02 13:37:22 · update #1

Yes, thank you, I know about the add-in sand, but the color of the sand is lost in the color of the paint. I want the illusion of the steps being made out of sand.

2006-08-02 13:39:35 · update #2

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Coincidentally, I just completed a project where I developed a technique to accomplish that very thing. Rustoleum and H&C both make a garage floor epoxy that is sold in a kit and goes on nice and thick , and dries like iron.

Mix up a gallon (you have to add their catalyst) , paint it on your steps nice and thick, and scatter a thick coating of sand on the wet epoxy. Once the sand completely covers the epoxy, you can mash it down without getting all gooey. When the epoxy sets up, brush off the loose material. If there are any lumps, take a brick and rub it around a bit to smooth it out.

I used this coating to keep woodpeckers from pecking into foam architectural accents, and it worked like a charm. It actually makes a rather nice finish, kind of like shark's skin. And very durable.

2006-08-02 14:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0 1

Apply a coat of polyurethane to the steps, and while still wet, sprinkle sand over it. Use a strainer with small holes to get even coverage.

2006-08-02 14:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0 0

My cousin lives in Barrie, ON where it snows like stink and hangs around all winter, so he's always shovelling his front entrance way. He applied a product from Home Hardware (it's on the TV) to his concrete 3-step front porch and it looks fabulous. It is non-slip, comes in different colours and applies like paint in about 3 (?) steps.

2006-08-02 15:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by Judith S 2 · 0 0

I suggest you affix sand paper of the shade that you want to your steps. You can affix it permanently with epoxy which you can get at any hardware or craft store.

2006-08-02 14:27:56 · answer #4 · answered by Richard L 1 · 0 0

It depends on what lies beyond that mountain. Every step will lead you beyond that mountain, but then it all must not go in vain. Its not always that the toughest of challenges gives you the best of results. You have to know what lies behind that mountain, and only climb if its worth it. PS: Not always should you climb the mountains; sometimes its good to use the valleys.

2016-03-26 20:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

buy porch floor paint, sprinkle sand in and stir, paint , then sprinkle more sand on top, but that wont last long.

2006-08-02 18:33:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

they sell paint with sand in it just ask at the paint store.

2006-08-02 13:32:03 · answer #7 · answered by tom b 2 · 0 0

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