We used it on our deck this summer. I do not like it for the whole deck at all... especially not on the benches and top railing -- does NOT feel good when you sit on it, or lean against it.

For steps? It would be PERFECT !

While I have not used this product myself. I did some research on it and it has some pretty good reviews. The biggest issue people had was the amount needed to do the covering that they had in mind. This resulted in them spending a bit more then they thought. But if your only doing the steps, you should not have this issue Heck if the steps are bad enough to paint, why not? If it does not work it is simple enough to replace the treads later.

Oh I'm glad you brought this up. We bought it this spring to redo our front porch, but once I had the porch prepped (power washed free of old stain) it rained. Then the wedding and drought. I need to get this done. WE is right, the reviews are pretty good. I wish I had time to do it now, but it'll have to wait until this week end or next week.

Becky Sue, our research said it was for flat deck surfaces and to not use it on anything ...»

Woodbridge - yes, you definitely have to buy the top end of the recommended yield, otherwise the "pebbles" in it are really sparse.

@Becky My husband put it on the top of the railing. I go outside on the deck often to escape the noise and I lean on my elbows on the rail. Not no more!

I think this is a fabulous solution for steps. I will never put it on a deck again .. just ...»

Thank you Becky Sue. I thought maybe that's what you meant after I started typing. Since I don't go barefoot I'll have no trouble. And the porch we are putting it on is the front porch rarely used since it's quite a distance from our driveway. Anyone close is let in through the garage door into the kitchen.

Great product. Finished an 800 sf deck. Just plan on about 20% more product that stated coverage. To get the good textured non slip finish, you will have touse their honeycomb roller.

Gary

"you will have touse their honeycomb roller." Could you explain that comment Gary. I'm thinking you misspelled something.

To use the honeycomb roller that Restore suggest you use for the textured effect. Sorry

LOL Thanks Landlights. I should have been able to figure that one out. Guess I'm hangin' with the Rosie's too long and my brain is a bit addled.

We've used this product to cover over decks with aged and splintered wood. The coverage isn't very good but gives a decent enough look for a resale at about hald the cost of replacing the decking.

For your front steps, you're better off to use a good quality porch/deck paint with some sand added for those slippery winter days in your area. Sherwin Williams sells an additive for grip and the name escapes me!