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Making fiberglass not slippery
John Smith wrote: I am putting some fiberglass/epoxy on the floor of my shower (okay, it is a little off topic, but I could have said my boat deck...) and I want to be sure it is not slippery. I was thinking about sprinkling some sand on it before it is totally set. Does that make sense, or is there a better way? Sprinkle salt or sugar on it while it's wet, they hose it off after it dries. The salt/sugar will dissolve away, leaving a finely textured surface that won't show sand as it wears. For a coaser texture, use rock salt. -- Regards Brian |
Making fiberglass not slippery
can you reinforce the underside of the shower?
"John Smith" wrote in message ... I am putting some fiberglass/epoxy on the floor of my shower (okay, it is a little off topic, but I could have said my boat deck...) and I want to be sure it is not slippery. I was thinking about sprinkling some sand on it before it is totally set. Does that make sense, or is there a better way? Thanks. (the shower floor flexes a little too much, and I am afraid it will crack. I would rather fiberglass it before it cracks than after.) |
Making fiberglass not slippery
Brian Nystrom wrote: John Smith wrote: I am putting some fiberglass/epoxy on the floor of my shower (okay, it is a little off topic, but I could have said my boat deck...) and I want to be sure it is not slippery. I was thinking about sprinkling some sand on it before it is totally set. Does that make sense, or is there a better way? Sprinkle salt or sugar on it while it's wet, they hose it off after it dries. The salt/sugar will dissolve away, leaving a finely textured surface that won't show sand as it wears. For a coaser texture, use rock salt. -- If you wash away the salt, there will remain little pits in the paint which will trap dirt, which will look worse than if you leave white silica sand, which will also tend to trap some dirt. While Paul Simon sings about "Diamonds on the soles of her shoes" how many have eyes on the soles of their feet, and who cares what the deck looks like, so long as it isn't slippery? -- Terry K - My email address is MY PROPERTY, and is protected by copyright legislation. Permission to reproduce it is specifically denied for mass mailing and unrequested solicitations. Reproduction or conveyance for any unauthorised purpose is THEFT and PLAGIARISM. Abuse is Invasion of privacy and harassment. Abusers may be prosecuted. -This notice footer released to public domain. Spamspoof salad by spamchock - SofDevCo |
Making fiberglass not slippery
John Smith wrote:
I am putting some fiberglass/epoxy on the floor of my shower (okay, it is a little off topic, but I could have said my boat deck...) and I want to be sure it is not slippery. I was thinking about sprinkling some sand on it before it is totally set. Does that make sense, or is there a better way? Thanks. (the shower floor flexes a little too much, and I am afraid it will crack. I would rather fiberglass it before it cracks than after.) ------------ Apply epoxy - then cover completely with sugar or salt. Let epoxy set. Then wash - dissolve the sugar/salt paul -- ================================================== ===== PAUL OMAN ----- Progressive Epoxy Polymers, Inc. Frog Pond Hollow - 48 Wildwood Dr - Pittsfield NH 03263 603-435-7199 FAX 603-435-7182 VISA/MC/Discover http://www.epoxyproducts.com Boating site: http://www.epoxyproducts.com/marine.html ================================================== ====== |
Making fiberglass not slippery
Don't do this - it makes it toooooooo hard to clean. Put a few stick
on grip strips down. You'll never get the soap scum, oil, etc out of the salt'sugar holes. On Tue, 04 Nov 2003 01:37:02 GMT, Paul Oman wrote: John Smith wrote: I am putting some fiberglass/epoxy on the floor of my shower (okay, it is a little off topic, but I could have said my boat deck...) and I want to be sure it is not slippery. I was thinking about sprinkling some sand on it before it is totally set. Does that make sense, or is there a better way? Thanks. (the shower floor flexes a little too much, and I am afraid it will crack. I would rather fiberglass it before it cracks than after.) ------------ Apply epoxy - then cover completely with sugar or salt. Let epoxy set. Then wash - dissolve the sugar/salt paul |
Making fiberglass not slippery
On Tue, 04 Nov 2003 01:37:02 GMT, Paul Oman
wrote something .......and in reply I say!: Problem. You leave pits. Minimal slip-resistance. Max clean problems. Either add sand or use the effect tyatn I was taught onboat decks. Lay out resin/filler. Dab with a cheap scrubbing brush to create raised "loops" of resin. Sand to a random stippled finish. Paint with non-slip paint (has sand in it!!) Magic. John Smith wrote: I am putting some fiberglass/epoxy on the floor of my shower (okay, it is a little off topic, but I could have said my boat deck...) and I want to be sure it is not slippery. I was thinking about sprinkling some sand on it before it is totally set. Does that make sense, or is there a better way? Thanks. (the shower floor flexes a little too much, and I am afraid it will crack. I would rather fiberglass it before it cracks than after.) ------------ Apply epoxy - then cover completely with sugar or salt. Let epoxy set. Then wash - dissolve the sugar/salt paul ************************************************** **************************************** Until I do the other one,this one means nothing Nick White --- HEAD:Hertz Music remove ns from my header address to reply via email !! ") _/ ) ( ) _//- \__/ |
Making fiberglass not slippery
Add some 3M glass bubble.
It is fine bubble, and nice on the feet. "Paul Oman" wrote in message ... John Smith wrote: I am putting some fiberglass/epoxy on the floor of my shower (okay, it is a little off topic, but I could have said my boat deck...) and I want to be sure it is not slippery. I was thinking about sprinkling some sand on it before it is totally set. Does that make sense, or is there a better way? Thanks. (the shower floor flexes a little too much, and I am afraid it will crack. I would rather fiberglass it before it cracks than after.) ------------ Apply epoxy - then cover completely with sugar or salt. Let epoxy set. Then wash - dissolve the sugar/salt paul -- ================================================== ===== PAUL OMAN ----- Progressive Epoxy Polymers, Inc. Frog Pond Hollow - 48 Wildwood Dr - Pittsfield NH 03263 603-435-7199 FAX 603-435-7182 VISA/MC/Discover http://www.epoxyproducts.com Boating site: http://www.epoxyproducts.com/marine.html ================================================== ====== |
Making fiberglass not slippery
Get a heavy textured natural lambs wool roller and apply the final gel
coat with that, it will leave you a nice slip resistant shower base that is "pebbled", not holes and not sharp like sand. You can find lambs wool rollers at most any paint store, even Home Depot. John Smith wrote: I am putting some fiberglass/epoxy on the floor of my shower (okay, it is a little off topic, but I could have said my boat deck...) and I want to be sure it is not slippery. I was thinking about sprinkling some sand on it before it is totally set. Does that make sense, or is there a better way? Thanks. (the shower floor flexes a little too much, and I am afraid it will crack. I would rather fiberglass it before it cracks than after.) ------------ Apply epoxy - then cover completely with sugar or salt. Let epoxy set. Then wash - dissolve the sugar/salt paul ************************************************* ***************************************** Until I do the other one,this one means nothing Nick White --- HEAD:Hertz Music remove ns from my header address to reply via email !! ") _/ ) ( ) _//- \__/ |
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