What can be done to make a tile patio non-slip?
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Christina
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The patio floor next to pool deck is very slippery when wet. The tiles are reddish squares (not saltillo) and I don't want the expense to tear it out and replace.
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can you paint them using a non slip paint?
You can use a paint with grip in it, like sand, etc.
Go your local Lowe's or Home Depot and ask in the paint department for a outdoor deck sealant that has non-slip properties . Or you can just make your own with any deck sealant and sand.
Found a website that offers different tips and suggestions for solving your problem. I hope something here will help you. http://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/How-to-make-slippery-concrete-safer-3065686.php ; Good luck!
Try some non-slip paint! Not a ton of prep and it works!
all great ideas but paint requires annual maintenance in extreme heat and monsoon rains and I was hoping to avoid. I thought some sort of acid wash to "etch" tile and give some traction. If that does exist I guess outdoor carpeting......