Mixing sawdust with paint for a rough texture and more traction...?

Question

I have a ranp (2x8 board) that I use to load and unload my dirtbike. I would like to paint it black but do not want it to be too smooth and be difficult to load a bike with wet tires. Could I mix saw dust with the paint to give it texture and increase the traction.

What are other suggestions?

Answer 1

Seems everyone has given you the right anwser. Sand mixed with the paint will work. Paint is also a Key. You need a high traction paint. I have used the same thing on my stairs in the house to remove tracks. It is now over a year and the surface is still non slip. Thought I would wear it out but it still seems to work great. Good Luck

Answer 2

Almost any kind of paint would wear off quickly. Could you glue and nail some traction strips onto the wood?

Answer 3

Paint it, then while the paint is still wet, dust it with coarse builder's sand.

Answer 4

put some silica sand or builders sand in the paint and use a roller to apply it.

Answer 5

any kind of grit would work it may just take a lil while longer to dry

Answer 6

get a roll of skateboard deck tape..... that stuff never comes off..
and exactly what you are needing.

Answer 7

sand will work