On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 19:12:32 -0400, "Gary Warner"
wrote:


On our trailer we will have wooden steps on either side
of the fender. The front step is mostly for "looks" and to
balance out the rear step. But the rear step will be used.

The steps are wood. We could use steel diamond-plate
and may change to that in the future but for now we want
to try wood.

I could paint the steps but I think a natural wood will
look better. So I'm thinking of using varnish or
poly-urethane.

I see non-skid products that can be mixed in. Do these
work OK? Other sugestions on what to use or do here?

Thanks,
Gary

When we repainted our pool deck, I made a big "salt shaker" thing
out of a tin can. filled it with sand (from the sandfilter) and
sprinkled each board with sand prior to painting. It lasted better
than I expected and provided good grip.

Or, if you have a router, you could inlay 2 thin strips of wood or
aluminim, so they stand slightly proud of the board, offering grip.